[micmacmo]

I've been corresponding with Garry at Musical Paradise and he shared some information on the upcoming update of the MP-301. He said it would be okay if I posted this information here. I thought it might be of general interest, given the good reception the original MP-301 tube amp received. 
 
Here is a list of improvements found in the MP-301 MK2.

1. The output power will has been increased by 25% (6W Class A single ended).
2. The power transformer is larger and uses better Z11/M6 EI core.
3. It supports 6V6, 6L6 and EL34 tubes. 
4. The pre-amp tubes have been upgraded to 6SJ7.
5. Two pairs of RCA inputs with switch have been added.
6. 24K gold-plated RCA terminals and speaker terminals have been upgraded. 
7. The headphone plug has been moved to the front.
8. A manual speaker and headphone switch is added, so the users do not need to unplug the headphone whenever they want to use speakers.
9. Output transformers are upgraded to slightly larger and better Z11/M6 EI cores.
10. The chassis is upgraded with aluminum face and back plates.
11. Coupling caps have been upgraded to higher grade Wima and Rifa MKP.
12. Cathode caps have been upgraded from Nippon to Big Blue Philips BC.
13. Cathode resistors have also been upgraded to Dale. Made in USA. 
14. A choke has been added.
15. It will be available in March. The price will be about $250.

 

[Ultrainferno]

Looks interesting!

 

[micmacmo]

Looks like a solid upgrade all around. I really like the original, so it makes sense to keep the fundamental architecture while improving the components and adding the features that users have requested. 

 

[sk3383]

Sounds very intriguing!! Very interested!! Did they give you a estimated release date?

 

[sk3383]

Actually found my answer here: http://www.musicalparadise.ca/wordpress/
 
Looks like it will be available sometime in March.

 

[blackzarg]

This sounds great! I just heard about the MP301 and am very interested. The upgrades seem worth the $50 price increase.

 

[Ultrainferno]

This sounds great! I just heard about the MP301 and am very interested. The upgrades seem worth the $50 price increase.

 


For how much will it sell then?

 

[leesure]

It will be available in March. The price will be about $250.
 
I was speaking to Garry the other day and was told the HP jack will only see about 750mW to 1W.  I think it's just the speaker terminals that will see 6W. 

 

[Skylab]

Wow, that is cool that it will use the 6SJ7. I did not know that. I will get to use all the nice 6SJ7GT's I have that have been sitting idle since I sold my DV337. I think I am going to get a review loaner; I hope so, since this seems promising.

 

[blackzarg]

That is still fine by me! This is perfect, actually, since I have been wanting to try out the tube sound for both speakers and headphones. This seems like a great way to get my feet wet.

 
Quote:

It will be available in March. The price will be about $250.
 
I was speaking to Garry the other day and was told the HP jack will only see about 750mW to 1W.  I think it's just the speaker terminals that will see 6W. 

 

[Fantoon]

Will follow this thread with great anticipation. Thanks for the info.

 

[Ultrainferno]

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Will follow this thread with great anticipation. Thanks for the info.

Too bad we in Europe will have to pay like 25% import taxes and stuff

 

[KuKuBuKu]

Quote:

It will be available in March. The price will be about $250.
 
I was speaking to Garry the other day and was told the HP jack will only see about 750mW to 1W.  I think it's just the speaker terminals that will see 6W. 

6W speaker out? I smell a cheap Orthro amp
 

 

[leesure]

Quote:

Quote:

It will be available in March. The price will be about $250.
 
I was speaking to Garry the other day and was told the HP jack will only see about 750mW to 1W.  I think it's just the speaker terminals that will see 6W. 

6W speaker out? I smell a cheap Orthro amp
 

That's EXACTLY what I'm hoping! 
 

 

[blackzarg]

In the meantime... is there anything that's similar to the MP301 in terms or price or feature (both headphone and speaker amp)?