# FS: A&S Bigger Ben **URL:** \ **Category:** Buy & Sell\ **Created:** [April 14, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009 "2021-04-14T18:57:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Roikyou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Roikyou](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Roikyou)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/1 "2021-04-14T18:57:52Z")
**Price:** 3600 **Currency:** U.S. via Paypal invoice **Ships to:** U.S. I have a Nautilus inbound on a knee jerk purchase, go figure. Stock tubes. It’s an amazing amp, hits hard, very versatile amp. This is one of the first batch made at the beginning of last year. Only flaw is the clear coat of the lacquer has cracked (it’s not a flaw, it’s only cosmetic, confirmed with Justin). The other big thing you get is the support from Justin. I personally think he’ll do anything for you, point you in the right direction, educate you on the wrong information, personable and really enjoys his amps and his work. I wish his amps were my first choice when I started this whole craziness. Big, giant Seahorse case and shipping box that it came in included. ![Bigger Ben front](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/8/6/8641904aadfdcb41e2a21169ae7773d195df0e4d.jpeg) ![Bigger Ben paint crack](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/3X/6/6/66c28009993bc7cd112862494c2c8123b5658700.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![PaisleyUnderground](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/paisleyunderground/32/15919_2.png) [@PaisleyUnderground](https://forum.headphones.com/u/PaisleyUnderground)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2021, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/2 "2021-04-14T20:46:57Z")
I can’t say anything specifically about the Bigger Ben, other than that’s an excellent price. But I do have 2 ampsandsound amps (Pendant and Nautilus, which is the next model up from the Bigger Ben) and just wanted to say that whoever buys the Bigger Ben will get excellent customer support that you’ve likely never experienced before, unless you already own one of Justin’s amps. Justin is very accessible via email, and if your questions are complicated, he’s probably going to ask if it’s OK to talk to you on the phone, rather than email back and forth. And then he’ll patiently answer every question you have and probably a few that you hadn’t thought of. As an example of this, I emailed him to ask him what tubes sounded good on the Nautilus, and he called me and not only gave me some recommendations, but also took me step by step through how to search for tubes on ebay. What a class act. Speaking of tubes, if you’re new to tubes and concerned about the comment that the KT88’s probably need to be replaced, don’t be concerned. You can get advice from Justin and also on the ampsandsound thread in the forum, and be able to replace them with very good tubes, no matter what your budget is. I personally like NOS Tung Sol 6550’s but the stock JJ KT88’s were also very good, at a fraction of the price. And I’m sure all the other forum members have their favorites too. ---
**Author:** ![Roikyou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Roikyou](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Roikyou)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2021, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/3 "2021-04-14T20:53:13Z")
I’m removing this post as the information is dated. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![prfallon69](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/prfallon69/32/43781_2.png) [@prfallon69](https://forum.headphones.com/u/prfallon69)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/4 "2021-04-15T07:39:05Z")
This is a beautiful looking Amp Roikyou. GLWS ---
**Author:** ![Roikyou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Roikyou](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Roikyou)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/5 "2021-04-15T16:07:21Z")
Removed as information is dated. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![bpcarb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/bpcarb/32/16496_2.png) [@bpcarb](https://forum.headphones.com/u/bpcarb)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/6 "2021-04-15T17:57:07Z")
Congrats. This might help with the tube noise: [Noise ad microphonics in vacuum tubes](http://www.audiotubes.com/tubetap.htm). ---
**Author:** ![PaisleyUnderground](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/paisleyunderground/32/15919_2.png) [@PaisleyUnderground](https://forum.headphones.com/u/PaisleyUnderground)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/7 "2021-04-15T18:58:34Z")
That link certainly helped with my tube noise. ---
**Author:** ![bpcarb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/bpcarb/32/16496_2.png) [@bpcarb](https://forum.headphones.com/u/bpcarb)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/8 "2021-04-15T19:04:45Z")
Good to hear. It’s worked for me also. ---
**Author:** ![Roikyou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Roikyou](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Roikyou)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2021, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/9 "2021-04-15T19:28:57Z")
That will give me some more reading to do… ---
**Author:** ![Roikyou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Roikyou](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Roikyou)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2021, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/10 "2021-05-04T20:16:17Z")
I want to bring this post back up again. I’ve dropped the price and open to offers. I have a Nautilus coming, kind of a knee jerk deal on my part, probably shouldn’t have but it’s done. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Roikyou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Roikyou](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Roikyou)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/11 "2021-05-11T17:36:31Z")
Price drop, see if I can get some interest. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![ktc](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/ktc/32/46927_2.png) [@ktc](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ktc)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/12 "2021-05-11T20:22:47Z")
Someone please give this beauty a nice home. This is a great price and a real killer amp. ---
**Author:** ![wgarbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/87869e/32.png) [@wgarbo](https://forum.headphones.com/u/wgarbo)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/13 "2021-05-14T16:29:10Z")
What is your asking price??? ---
**Author:** ![rrwwss52](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/rrwwss52/32/945_2.png) [@rrwwss52](https://forum.headphones.com/u/rrwwss52)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/14 "2021-05-14T16:30:43Z")
@Roikyou is the one selling this amp. His posted asking price is $3600. ---
**Author:** ![wgarbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/87869e/32.png) [@wgarbo](https://forum.headphones.com/u/wgarbo)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/15 "2021-05-14T16:37:10Z")
Ah. Sorry. I will pay better attention. ---
**Author:** ![Roikyou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Roikyou](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Roikyou)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/16 "2021-05-14T17:35:14Z")
When I did the price drop, I updated the title instead of last post so you wouldn’t have to scroll through. ---
**Author:** ![Roikyou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Roikyou](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Roikyou)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/17 "2021-05-16T00:55:19Z")
Unable to edit the title anymore, Dropping this to 3400 and will negotiate on shipping as it’s 63 lbs, 29 x 23 x 16 in size. Second owner, purchased January of 2020 directly from Justin. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Roikyou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Roikyou](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Roikyou)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2021, 2:37am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/18 "2021-05-16T02:37:41Z")
Pending trade with @Earmuffs ---
**Author:** ![ktc](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/ktc/32/46927_2.png) [@ktc](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ktc)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2021, 4:12am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/19 "2021-05-16T04:12:46Z")
Dips on Stratus @Earmuffs 😂 ---
**Author:** ![Earmuffs](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/earmuffs/32/43974_2.png) [@Earmuffs](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Earmuffs)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2021, 4:32am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009/20 "2021-05-16T04:32:16Z")
Yea…No 😂 (Interested in trying out the bigger Ben because of bigger transformers in it.) definitely not taking the place of the stratus. The stratus is the best headphone amp I’ve ever heard. I can’t even fathom how the Stellaris sounds over it. The Silver Stellaris is definitely on my bucket list although it most likely is in unobtainable land for me unless maybe a used one pops up down the road when I have a better job lol. [Next page](https://forum.headphones.com/t/fs-a-s-bigger-ben/12009.md?page=2)