Mistral Audio HP-509 vacuum tube amplifier

Not seen much about it but I am leaning to the thought that it is a product with more interest in Germany, as when I google it, I get mostly German/European pages. Am I rght thinking you are seeing it for sale on eday? If so I notice they have a 7 day money back guarantee so you could burn it for a few days then give it a test and right a review :-)

I am tempted to buy into it myself but the draw of the little dot mk3 being at a similar price is so strong. My mate has one and it is a lovely amp. What cans you using ?

Noticed a company called ADS in Stockport (if you are in the northwest of the UK?) sell Mistral gear. Not sure if they are online only or if they have listening room ? I was actually in Stockport today picking a door up! Small world. Gotta say I think I would still steer towards the LD.

I bought one of these head phone amps from a company on ebay which had something to do with engine parts. I couldn't figure out the tie up between their engine stuff and this audio equipment but called them up before buying.

The fella i spoke to came across as very knowledgeable and made me feel confident so I took a gamble and bought one. It arrived the next day and I am well chuffed with it. The build quality of the chasis is spot on and the chunky aluminium panels and controls have a really nice feel about them.

The sound quality is generally quite good, what you would expect for £100 outlay and certainly better than most of what you would find on the high street.