[Haoting]

I've started this thread so that everyone can share their pictures and comments regarding what they think are some excellent sounding tube (or tube hybrid) integrated stereo amplifiers for $300 or less.

So, you can expect me to post a lot of pictures in this thread.

 

[Haoting]

The Yaqin MC-10L.

This Ebay store has some really awesome tube amps, but the shipping cost for these audio gems isn't cheap!

YAQIN MC-10L Brand Integrated EL34B Tube Amplifier Amp - eBay (item 220413945668 end time May-18-09 12:45:00 PDT)

Comments about this amp can be found here: MC-10L | Yaqin Tube Valve Amplifiers

 

[Uncle Erik]

For $300 or less, I would go with a vintage amp. Something like the Stromberg Carlson ASP60:

These are wonderfully well made and usually sell for under $300 on eBay.

I don't trust the transformers in inexpensive new amps. I only buy name brand iron.

 

[punk_guy182]

haoting! Why are you sharing this info with us? Have you listened to the amp? How does it sound? are you some representative of the tube amp lobby?

 

[endless402]

quite difficult to get something with decent power for 300 unless it's really old

all the china stuff on ebay have high shipping prices cause thats the true price of the product tho it helps lower the declared value when they ship it

 

[Uncle Erik]

Quote:

Originally Posted by punk_guy182 /img/forum/go_quote.gif are you some representative of the tube amp lobby?

This thread has a whiff of marketing about it, doesn't it?

 

[Haoting]

[size=x-small]Musical Paradise MP-301 6V6 Mini Tube Amplifier[/size]

Musical Paradise is from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Oh Canada!

What's surprising is that this integrated tube amplifier sells for only $200 from a Canadian-based company!

Skylab gave the thumbs up on this tube amplifier in his review.
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/rev...er-amp-421314/

 

[UncleDavid218]

At such a low power rating what are these good for driving? If one was to buy the MP-301 what speakers would you use?

 

[donunus]

lowthers or horns

 

[Haoting]

Quote:

Originally Posted by punk_guy182 /img/forum/go_quote.gif are you some representative of the tube amp lobby?

Is there one?

Punkguy, you don't see me calling you a representative of Audio-Gd just because you've started a thread on the Panther amp. If you don't like tube amps, then don't bother posting here.

Also, I will attempt to add links to reviews from other users whom have had a good experience with the specific tube amp being posted.

Just consider this thread as a buyer's guide to affordable tube (and tube hybrid) integrated amplifiers.

 

[Haoting]

If you can get your butt over to China, then you can pick up a Transcendere S5 for under $300.

Here's Skylab's positive review on this tube amp: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/rev...mp-usb-405552/

 

[Drag0n]

Where's Vanna White?

 

[UncleDavid218]

Would any of these be powerful enough to push a pair of HSU HB-1 MK2s?

 

[Haoting]

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleDavid218 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Would any of these be powerful enough to push a pair of HSU HB-1 MK2s?

At 92 dB sensitivity, your Hsu speakers will most likely match with most tube amps. I hope someone would buy a Yaqin tube amp and report back to us what they think.

From the reviews on the internet, it seems most Yaqin owners are very satisfied with their products.

Btw, nice choice on the Hsu bookshelf speakers. Stereomojo has given your speakers an excellent review, and they liked matching the Hsu's with Xindak's 12 watt Xindak MT-1 class A tube amplifier, but it costs more than $300.

HSU HB1 Mk2 Speaker Review

http://www.stereomojo.com/XINDAK%20M...FIERREVIEW.htm

Xindak MT-1 (08 edition) integrated tube amplifier
Xindak Electronic - Product Center - MT-1 08 Integrated Tube Amplifer

 

[bergman2]

so what's behind door # 3 ???