MG Head Phone Amplifier questions please

[judgmentday]

Who builds it?
Where is the manufacture company located at?
Do they sale direct?
What is the problem with the amplifier reliability?

What goes wrong with the amp?
Is it expensive to repair?
What warranty do they offer?

Are there any other similar amplifiers?

Thank you.

 

[grancasa]

The search feature is very handy. There is tons of info on the MG Head, you just have to take responsibility and look for it.

 

[antness]

Who builds it?

Antique Sound Labs

Where is the manufacture company located at?

Hong Kong

Do they sale direct?

No, but their North America distributor is Divertech (www.divertech.com)

What is the problem with the amplifier reliability?

I've heard there are problems with hum.

What goes wrong with the amp?

See above.

Are there any other similar amplifiers?

Yes.

 

[judgmentday]

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The search feature is very handy. There is tons of info on the MG Head, you just have to take responsibility and look for it.

I was thinking on buying the amp, but I saw on headroom that the amp has reliability problems. Anyway, I needed it to have fast answers to my questions since you guys claim to be very knowledgeable about this particular amp and headphones. I guess it takes more energy and time to type a post by instructing people to do a search than just giving a link to the information needed or giving the actual answers when someone is knowledgeable in a particular matter.

By the way, the search did not answer all my questions. It is ok, anyway, from some of the guys that were burned I can conclude that I don’t want to take the risk.

 

[antness]

If you're worried about reliability problems, you could purchase a used unit from a Head-Fi member. This way you'll know the history of the amp, and if no problems have occurred it's less likely you'll have a problem in the future.

 

[judgmentday]

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Who builds it? Antique Sound Labs Where is the manufacture company located at? Hong Kong Do they sale direct? No, but their North America distributor is Divertech (www.divertech.com)

Thanks Antness, you are THE man

This is helping a needy one. No just a "do a search" what kind of help is that?

 

[jude]

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Originally posted by antness ....I've heard there are problems with hum....

judgmentday,

Keep in mind that Antique Sound Labs recently redesigned their amp line, separating the power supplies from the amp chassis. I am, however, not sure exactly when these are coming to market (they may already be available).

Call Divergent (http://www.divertech.com), or search the forums for possible release date mentions from Joe Lau.

 

[judgmentday]

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Keep in mind that Antique Sound Labs recently redesigned their amp line, separating the power supplies from the amp chassis. I am, however, not sure exactly when these are coming to market (they may already be available).

This would be a great thing, in deed.

 

[Joe Lau]

It had a first shipment of MG-Head Mark II arrived "Divergent" already and He continue to order it now.

MG-Head Mark II Improved :

1. Seperated power supply - Upgradable.
2. Has Power line Phase(+/-) switch on power supply.
3. Volumn control working in Shunt mode. (With better sound and balance level in low level.)

 

[judgmentday]

I wonder how much they want now.

 

[Joe Lau]

It may be US$348 or US$349

 

[judgmentday]

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It may be US$348 or US$349

Joe,

Does it look any different?
Can you please provide me with some pictures of the new unit with seperated power supply?

Thank you.

 

[Sovkiller]

Here is a pic of the new mkII, please do search it will show you all what are you looking for!!!!

 

[judgmentday]

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Here is a pic of the new mkII, please do search it will show you all what are you looking for!!!!

Thanks Sovkiller,

It looks very good.
Just like my Audible Illusions Preamplifier that has an umbilical cord!

Mmm, I guess that it will be my next acquisition

 

[midio]

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i try     made many ampilifers but i find difcult with the coupling risisters