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Seriously, the m3 is a DIY desktop amplifier, and parts for it run for the 150-200 you're talking about. Also taking into account the prices ALO charges for its other products I can't see this amp costing less than 300$( I'm not arguing about the prices being high or low, just making a comparison)
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10-13-2008, 11:31 PM
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i must admit, this strikingly resembles the Mini3.
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They both use the same hammond cases, doesnt mean that they'll sound similar at all.
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10-14-2008, 12:05 AM
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They both use the same hammond cases, doesnt mean that they'll sound similar at all.
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where did i implied it was the case? 
based on the name and the component position, i'm not surprised if it's a rebadged mini3. did amb have anything to do with this lol.
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10-14-2008, 02:19 AM
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where did i implied it was the case?
based on the name and the component position, i'm not surprised if it's a rebadged mini3. did amb have anything to do with this lol. |
Exactly my thoughts!
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10-14-2008, 03:35 AM
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where did i implied it was the case?
based on the name and the component position, i'm not surprised if it's a rebadged mini3. did amb have anything to do with this lol. |
heh, i guess the jack/power position is a good hint
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HI all,
I am going to post more info when I get back from my vacation. I am currently fishing at my folk’s place all week and using dial up at the moment so do not/cant get too much into it. But I see some posts that I think need me to weigh in.
I had no intentions of not claiming that the amp is indeed a Mini3 board and design, hence the name of the amp. I had the help of Vinnie Rossi ( Red Wine Audio) with the amp, he helped me with the mod for the amp with the approval of Ti Kan ( AMB Laboratories DIY Audio Site). Again the name, Modified Mini3 = MM3 = DoubleM3. When I thought of making an amp I looked to this amp as it was made to my attention as a solid design that sounded awesome, indeed Ti did a great job with this and I encourage all to check his site out, very nice and there are is a LOT for people to enjoy over at
AMB Laboratories DIY Audio Site
wonderful site! and I totally support what Ti is doing.
Back to the amp, The package comes with a good nhim 9v, and a quality Jameco charger. I will have a package that comes bundled with a ALOSXC Cryo LOD, and another with the cable and some Sleek AUdio SA6s, all at a package discount.
I would ask people not to complain about the price, instead of complaining please go to Ti's site and make one of the stock ones for yourself. Ti is very accommodating and has all the parts necessary to make a stock M3 right there on his site and even has instructions.
I am VERY happy with these amps and hope to find the time to assemble more after this first run is gone.
Thanks
Ken @ ALO
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10-14-2008, 04:32 AM
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he helped me with the mod for the amp
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Can you tell me what mods were done please?
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I would ask people not to complain about the price
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What's the price for the amp alone, not in a package deal ?!
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10-14-2008, 04:35 AM
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Mini^3 and M^3 are two different DIY amps from AMB. I think what your amp is based on the Mini^3, not the M^3.
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10-14-2008, 04:35 AM
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What's the price for the amp alone, not in a package deal ?!
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Below $300 and above $275. Somewhere in between. I'll let Ken officially announce the price, if it already hasn't been done.
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10-14-2008, 04:37 AM
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Below $300 and above $275. Somewhere in between. I'll let Ken officially announce the price, if it already hasn't been done.
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Seriously ?
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Yeah..
Ken was talking to me about it a few days ago, and respectfully, kept quite. I'll let Ken go into the final details, etc. 
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10-14-2008, 04:50 AM
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Yes, this amp is a Mini³ v2 high-performance edition, I understand that the ALO folks made some capacitor substitutions. Sorry if the name is confusing, I am not sure if KB knew about the M³ (which is indeed a different beast, although they are both 3-channel active ground designs) when he selected the name for this amp.
KB told me that he did extensive listening and comparisons, and really liked the Mini³.
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10-14-2008, 05:45 AM
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Thumbs up for adapting a great piece of Art from the DIY World 
Now if someone tells me they both sound different.......(lol).
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10-14-2008, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by amb
Yes, this amp is a Mini³ v2 high-performance edition, I understand that the ALO folks made some capacitor substitutions. Sorry if the name is confusing, I am not sure if KB knew about the M³ (which is indeed a different beast, although they are both 3-channel active ground designs) when he selected the name for this amp. |
Aha, I knew an M^3 in such a small enclosure, on battery power, for around $300 was too good to be true 
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