[Nostoi]

No whoa, I think you got it all wrong. If you have ever been to The Source AV and bought gear there, you would know that Jason personally gets involved in any issues and sometimes there might be one. I have bought everything from the Source in the last few years because it is just so much better dealing here than elsewhere. As far as how their team informs you of the good and the bad, Wayne and Jason are always letting you know before you hand over the credit card if there are any known quirks or issues.

Regards

Seiji

I've no doubt that they offer solid service in person, I was simply raising questions about their "Netiquette."

Anyway, I was on the market for an endgame compact tube amp and I've now bought an LTA MZ3 instead of the MHA200. Sure, it's more expensive than the MHA200, but it does offer a Vishay Dale 128dB stepped attenuator with *199* steps, so I guess it's worth the price of admission.

With that I wish you all adieu and long may you continue to enjoy the amp.

 

[TSAVJason]

I've no doubt that they offer solid service in person, I was simply raising questions about their "Netiquette."

Anyway, I was on the market for an endgame compact tube amp and I've now bought an LTA MZ3 instead of the MHA200. Sure, it's more expensive than the MHA200, but it does offer a Vishay Dale 128dB stepped attenuator with *199* steps, so I guess it's worth the price of admission.

With that I wish you all adieu and long may you continue to enjoy the amp.

Since you are offended somehow by my response to you, maybe you should point your “netiquette” comments toward me directly. “Their” indicates more than 1 individual offended your sensitivities from my company.

I don’t understand your reaction to my response as it contains no malice but you are entitled to your opinion.

With that, I wish great adventures with your new amp.

 

[Nostoi]

Since you are offended somehow by my response to you, maybe you should point your “netiquette” comments toward me directly. “Their” indicates more than 1 individual offended your sensitivities from my company.

I don’t understand your reaction to my response as it contains no malice but you are entitled to your opinion.

With that, I wish great adventures with your new amp.

I was referring in the plural because I was responding to a question about your company, which seemed to entail there were several employees (Wayne and Jason) - I.e., saying that I'm sure *they* offer a good service. But indeed my comment on netiquette was directed at you alone as an individual.

What can I say? Probably just some bad chemistry for one reason or another. I don't consider myself especially sensitive, but just something about your responses here were a bit off. No big deal.

 

[TSAVJason]

I was referring in the plural because I was responding to a question about your company, which seemed to entail there were several employees (Wayne and Jason) - I.e., saying that I'm sure *they* offer a good service. But indeed my comment on netiquette was directed at you alone as an individual.

What can I say? Probably just some bad chemistry for one reason or another. I don't consider myself especially sensitive, but just something about your responses here were a bit off. No big deal.

Maybe try not to read between the lines or assume what isn’t said.
I’m pleased you admit directing that at me. I didn’t join to become popular, I joined to provide quality information. I am however blessed to have made many new friends here.

 

[Nostoi]

Maybe try not to read between the lines or assume what isn’t said.
I’m pleased you admit directing that at me. I didn’t join to become popular, I joined to provide quality information. I am however blessed to have made many new friends here.

I simply responded to your comments as they were presented. It's of no interest to me to read between the lines, as everything is already there in your replies.

I don't wish to drag this out and don't wish to derail this thread even more, but I'm 100% sure that everything I've said is accurate.

 

[TSAVJason]

I simply responded to your comments as they were presented. It's of no interest to me to read between the lines, as everything is already there in your replies.

I don't wish to drag this out and don't wish to derail this thread even more, but I'm 100% sure that everything I've said is accurate.

Well there you have it! I responded to you just as I would anyone here. I don’t see it as individuals, I see it as a community. I’ll agree to disagree.

 

[Deleeh]

I simply responded to your comments as they were presented. It's of no interest to me to read between the lines, as everything is already there in your replies.

I don't wish to drag this out and don't wish to derail this thread even more, but I'm 100% sure that everything I've said is accurate.

I'm sorry, but I have the impression that Jason contributes something to the community with his contributions, even though he is a seller.
Things that no normal salesman would have mentioned for fear that the customer would look elsewhere.

From this point of view, Jason can't do anything about it if the manufacturer has decided to build it that way.
Salespeople in general can't do anything about that.

He was honest with me, for example, when he indirectly answered that if you don't like it, wait for the next model, which may not come for another 3 years, sooner or later.

The way he appears here, I think his employees have a similar point of view.
One salesman may say it more directly than his other colleague.
I'd rather have someone like that in front of me than someone who is totally unfriendly.

Apart from that, he is also someone who knows the background of what Macintosh was thinking.
And in some cases even other information.
It's a bit harsh how you attack him.

If there were real problems in his shop because of the staff, you'd better settle it by private message.
Not publicly.
That shows more character than exposing him publicly.
It's not OK, Jason himself didn't do anything to you, it's probably the employee.
A boss doesn't always see everything his employees do.
They also have bad days like everyone else.

 

[TSAVJason]

After ordering it in June it's finally due to arrive next week. I'll source it from a McIntosh MP100 phono stage thru balanced cables so here's hoping the volume works. It's Mac-Mac so I expect it to.

I’ve learned some cool tricks. Give me a shout when you get your unit. I’ll help you learn to navigate some cool gain structuring.

 

[axsnyder]

I assume that the balanced out of the A are the same as the standard Jot2. Can you expand on the volume limiting? With my current headphones limiting the volume some would not be an issue.

It was a short endeavor. But using the Jot-A as a preamp kicked the volume way down on the McIntosh. It actually gave a lot more play to the knob… and in hindsight, maybe that's a good thing! I found myself needing to crank the Jot and the McIntosh to levels on both devices I would never listen at.

The Jot-A is more like the Jot-R. It is powering a 2 OHM headphone, so it is very possible this is a unique butterfly piece of Schiit.

 

[PeteSTRADAMUS]

No whoa, I think you got it all wrong. If you have ever been to The Source AV and bought gear there, you would know that Jason personally gets involved in any issues and sometimes there might be one. I have bought everything from the Source in the last few years because it is just so much better dealing here than elsewhere. As far as how their team informs you of the good and the bad, Wayne and Jason are always letting you know before you hand over the credit card if there are any known quirks or issues.

Regards

Seiji

That's true. Jason handles business. And I know that from a first hand basis.

 

[HiFiHawaii808]

I went to visit the Source AV yesterday. Wayne spend the afternoon with me. I was very impressed with their headphone area. Stock full of headphones from just about every brand. I think Wayne said they had over 50 headphones available to demo. Just off the top of my head, I saw Grado, Sennheiser, Focal, Meze, Audeze and more. Lots of DACs and AMPs too. Chord Dave, Hugo TT2, mscaler, Phonitor, some Woo amps and lots more. This place is an audiophile's cornucopia. I am so glad I took the time to go there.

I went there to audition the MHA200. It is far smaller than I expected. It might be smaller than my Bottlehead crack. I really liked the sound more than I thought I would. I noticed that they also had a couple Ampsandsound tube amps, so I was able to listen to both a Mogwai SE and Kenzie OG. I thought my ZMF Verite Closed sounded great with the MHA200. Huge out of the head sound stage. Nice warm mids. Bass was ok. My HD800S did not sound that great at all. This was both on the 250 ohm setting. The biggest surprise was how good my Hifiman HE1000SE sounded on it on the 32 ohm setting. These are very bright headphones. The MHA200 softened the glare while maintaining clarity and providing a nice tube sound. My Utopias sounded like my Utopias always sound. Great with every source. Nothing unexpected or surprising here. The only issue I had was with the volume POT. It has a notch in it and it was not very good. Very hard to tune it to taste.

The Kenzie had a 32 ohm and 600 ohm output. So, I had to listen to the 32 ohm with all of my headphones. I thought it was okay. It has a very transparent sound. Sounded very solid state to me. The Mogwai SE also had the 32 ohm output along with the 8ohn speaker taps. I didn't like the sound out of it either. So, I'll have to wait to CanJam to hear these with the 300 or 100 ohm outputs.

They also had a Woo Audio WA8. I really liked the sound of that little transportable tube amp. It's very warm. Makes the HD800S sound like it is bass heavy. In addition that thing weighs as much as a brick.

thanks so much for hosting my visit. I appreciate it.

 

[asaprod]

Hey Guys,
As I don't have my MHA200 anymore, I'm selling a brand new pair of matched NOS Mullard 12AT7. They have never been used as I received them after parting off my amp.
Those have the very best specs you can find. PM me if interested!

 

[ThanatosVI]

Hey Guys,
As I don't have my MHA200 anymore, I'm selling a brand new pair of matched NOS Mullard 12AT7. They have never been used as I received them after parting off my amp.
Those have the very best specs you can find. PM me if interested!

Did you replace it with another tube amp, if so which one?

 

[asaprod]

Did you replace it with another tube amp, if so which one?

I don't know if it's the right place to say that, but yes, I replaced it with a Trafomatic Head 2

 

[J2Ordan]

Hello-

New member here. I am currently considering a dedicated headphone amp and the Mc 200 is certainly at the top of my list.

So might I ask what may it offer with Audeze LCD 3's beyond my c1100? Of course I realize mileage will vary depending on listening conditions and preferences. Just looking for some pre -audition opinions.
BTW, really have enjoyed this thread, drama and all

Listen in Good Health!

Best,

John J