One very significant thing I forgot to mention: This amp is DEAD SILENT. Absolutely no tubey hiss or transformer hum, even when you put your hear right next to the tweeter. Amazing!
Antique Sound Lab MGsi 15 DT
Category: Amplifiers
This is the case of one of those sleeper products. The point-to-point wired li'l integrated, producing 15 watts in pentode or 5, count 'em FIVE watts, in triode, is one of those audiophile products that ought to receive cult, must-own status. Serisously. At the current retail of just south of 9 c-notes American, this amp is more than a bargain. At about 5 bills on the used market, this thing is a no-brainer. Get the amp. Here's why:
1. The SET sound will, most likely, impress all--even the ss guys. This thing resolves better then my VTL 2.5/Rogue 88 combo.
2. Throws a HUGE soundstage.
3. Makes female vocals sound priceless--it's why we listen to music.
4. It's the real deal audiophile thing.
I am, of course, operating on the assumption that tubes sound pretty nice.
5. The cost to retube, compared to other tube integrateds, is minimal: about $75.00. Come on! How bad can tubes be in this context? If you are on the fence, this is your amp!
I recently have replaced my separates with this li'l guy, and I am not looking back. I can live with this for a while, and, in real terms, it has saved me about $1,500 in the gear exchange.
Oh, my speakers are 90db efficiency, and I often listen in the 5 watt triode mode.
I cannot recommend this amp enough. It is the ONLY thing that I have owned, sold, and owned AGAIN. And I've owned a lot of gear.
Please email me for more impressions.
Also, remember why you're in this hobby: you LOVE music!
This is the case of one of those sleeper products. The point-to-point wired li'l integrated, producing 15 watts in pentode or 5, count 'em FIVE watts, in triode, is one of those audiophile products that ought to receive cult, must-own status. Serisously. At the current retail of just south of 9 c-notes American, this amp is more than a bargain. At about 5 bills on the used market, this thing is a no-brainer. Get the amp. Here's why:
1. The SET sound will, most likely, impress all--even the ss guys. This thing resolves better then my VTL 2.5/Rogue 88 combo.
2. Throws a HUGE soundstage.
3. Makes female vocals sound priceless--it's why we listen to music.
4. It's the real deal audiophile thing.
I am, of course, operating on the assumption that tubes sound pretty nice.
5. The cost to retube, compared to other tube integrateds, is minimal: about $75.00. Come on! How bad can tubes be in this context? If you are on the fence, this is your amp!
I recently have replaced my separates with this li'l guy, and I am not looking back. I can live with this for a while, and, in real terms, it has saved me about $1,500 in the gear exchange.
Oh, my speakers are 90db efficiency, and I often listen in the 5 watt triode mode.
I cannot recommend this amp enough. It is the ONLY thing that I have owned, sold, and owned AGAIN. And I've owned a lot of gear.
Please email me for more impressions.
Also, remember why you're in this hobby: you LOVE music!