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Is this an excellent value?

https://www.hifi-amplifiers.com/en/yaqin-ms845-mono-block-power-amplifier-preamp-preamplifier-p-733....


I happened to come across this listing by chance!

This appears to be an excellent value.

Two mono SET 845 25W amplifiers and Pre amplifier at 2551$.

It also can be wired for 120V power.


But I had never heard of company called "Yaqin "before.

What is your opinion on this combo?


The specs are as follows.

Output Power: 25W + 25W (8Ω)
Distortion: ≤ 2.5% (1kHz)
Frequency response: 10Hz - 40kHz (-2dB)
SNR: ≥ 86dB (A)
Input Sensitivity: ≤ 0.2V
Load Impedance: 4Ω - 8Ω
Tubes: preamp: 12AX7 × 2 12AU7 × 1
power amp : 12AU7 × 2 845 × 1
Power Voltage: AC110V/220V 60Hz/50Hz
Volume: preamp: 275mm x 195mm x 390mm (D x W x H)
power amp: 315mm x 395mm x 435mm (D x W x H)
Gross weight: preamp: 12kg
Powe amp: 28kg x2 (a pair) = 56 kg


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timlub
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I have owned Yaqin, it was enjoyable piece of gear and a great value. They sell several tubed and I believe 1 hybrid integrated amps as well as a tube buffer and a phono section.  I only personally know 1 other person that owned Yaqin and I know for sure that he would tell you the same. I would do a search under the forums here. There won’t be a lot, but I have certainly seen it mentioned before. It would be nice to hear from people that have actually sat in front of it. 
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shkong78 OP
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Thanks Tim for your input.

I will consider Yaqin next time.

They look good with reasonable price.
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stereo5
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I had a Yaqin hybrid integrated.  After the first week, it caught fire and almost burned my house down (NOT kidding).  Thank God I was in the room at the time and I was able to run to the kitchen and grab the fire extinguisher.  My upstairs room smelled for a long time after.  At the time I bought it, it was only being offered on ebay.  I got my money back through PayPal, but never again would I buy cheap Chinese junk.  The amp was so cheaply made.  Under the polished transformer covers was a transformer that you would use in a transistor radio, they were that small.

Like we used to say about certain cars, all show and no go.
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shkong78 OP
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That is too bad!

It looks so beautiful but with sad history long time ago.

Thanks a lot Stereo5 for your comment
millguy_3
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If you want to get into a higher-power triode SET amp, it's hard to fault Yaqin or Valve Angel on a bang-for-buck basis, You might want to look at Bottlehead or Decware, too, And as roberjerman said above, speaker efficiency is key.  Get a set on the 90s, they're available now, and some are really affordable.
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