[braker218]

I am looking for a tube amp for under 300 bucks, but I am not quite sure which one to go for. This will be driving a W100, so the amp must be able to drive low impedance cans.

Write now I am looking at a Morgan Jones amp, because I have heard the Earmax Pro is awesome for the W100, and the Morgan Jones is basically a clone. Do you think this would be good?

Thanks.

 

[Romanee]

Here are two. (I'm sure others will post more...)

Little Dot Micro I at $119 USD + shipping.


Little Dot Micro I -- $119


Thread of some small tube amps - a few are under $300


Laconic "Lunch Box" at about $100 USD (2500 Russian) + ? $ shipping -- Russian amp, available w/110v.



Here's the manufacturer website, but it's all in Russian and I couldn't tell you what any of it says:

(Russian) Laconic "Lunch Box" tube amps -- $100 USD

 

[aloizio]

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Here's the manufacturer website, but it's all in Russian and I couldn't tell you what any of it says: (Russian) Laconic "Lunch Box" tube amps -- $100 USD __________________

Guys, in sale in the USA our amplifiers is engaged www.eddiecurrent.com. A question of the price of our amplifiers in the USA can answer to the address of cuthus@charter.net
In this price to enter all:
-Aviatransportation and customs registration Russia in the USA
-training of amplifiers
-warranty service.

From the USA it should be convenient for users

 

[edisonwu]

the Morgan Jones amp is a reverse engineered version of EarMax, not an actual EarMax, not even an EarMax Pro. but i believe they share some essentials and sound quality more depends on who makes the amp and use what components.

 

[hugz]

Ming da mc66-ae. Single ended class A. Yumm?

 

[SeptemberWasp]

I have the total bithead (old ver?) as well but have been quite interested in getting a dedicated desktop amp as well.

I will also be using the W100 as well as the W1000 and will be running it off my PC with the AV-710 Chaintech.

Just bumping I guess, same price range as the OP. I like the price of the Mini Dot II?

 

[SLCanhead]

I am running a Ming Da MC66-AE w/Electro Harmonix gold pin 12ax7 (input stage - 20 dollar purchase shipped from a tube vendor). It has great synergy w/my Senn HD650s (Music Hall CD25 source, VH Audio Pulsar Interconnects).

This setup is really turning out to be a nice one, to my ears!

 

[echo1]

250.00 converted to 110volts and shipped three day air. Allow some time to convert from 220 to 110. There is a topic on this. I just recieved mine.

 

[SLCanhead]

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Originally Posted by SLCanhead I am running a Ming Da MC66-AE w/Electro Harmonix gold pin 12ax7 (input stage - 20 dollar purchase shipped from a tube vendor). It has great synergy w/my Senn HD650s (Music Hall CD25 source, VH Audio Pulsar Interconnects). This setup is really turning out to be a nice one, to my ears!

Just to clarify, I did try a set of K701s w/the Ming Da amp. Although it has a low impedance setting (32 ohms), it didn't seem to handle them well (bass and treble breakup). I missed your comment about the low impedance phones.

I would like to hear more about the Darkvoice (as owners break them in and roll tubes.) It seems to just be getting some feedback on the forum, here.

SL

 

[Romanee]

New "Lunchbox" thread - now $160 from Eddy Current...

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by Romanee New "Lunchbox" thread - now $160 from Eddy Current...

This is for high impedence cans.

For low impedence under $300 get an used Musical Fidelity X-Can V3.

 

[Azure]

In terms of living up to the classic tube sound signature that tube amps are known for, how close does the X-Can live up to that reputation in relation to the WooAudio3? I don't know if it's just that the tubes are internal, but my mind doesn't want me to think that it's going to be a very tubey and warm amp (As compared to something like the WooAudio3).

 

[Fang]

Hi, I would like to know which amp would sync nicely with the older beyer dt880? The mingda , MF Xcan or something else perhaps. Thanks

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by Azure In terms of living up to the classic tube sound signature that tube amps are known for, how close does the X-Can live up to that reputation in relation to the WooAudio3? I don't know if it's just that the tubes are internal, but my mind doesn't want me to think that it's going to be a very tubey and warm amp (As compared to something like the WooAudio3).

The X-Can V3 is very tubey indeed. If you want a lot of punch and detail then do the PinkFloyd's modifications. It can be bought for $300 used and it is a bargain.

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by Fang Hi, I would like to know which amp would sync nicely with the older beyer dt880? The mingda , MF Xcan or something else perhaps. Thanks

My PinkFloyd modded X-Can V3 mates beautifully with the K701 and K340. It is also a great amp for Senn HD580/600/650.