Monarchy SM-70
Gaara
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Monarchy SM-70 Amp - Price: $335 shipped
The Monarchy SM-70 is a 25wpc pure class A stereo amp. It is small in size but built like a tank. It is a very smooth sounding amp that has been described as tube like. The sound has lots of detail, is very dynamic, and exhibits excellent imaging. I personally had it running a pair of Stone Image Audio Rothschilde A2s and it was a perfect pairing.
As this is a class A amp this thing runs hot, the heat sinks are not just for show. In addition, be aware that this is a high gain amp, and works best with low/no gain pres or passives. I used it with a Promitheus TVC to good effect (also for sale).
Condition:
This is the older version (which has better cosmetics, and is supposed to have better sound) of this amp. The faceplate is clean but there are a few slight scuffs on the top plate. See pics on Flickr for details.
Terms:
Accepting Paypal Gift, Paypal, or USPS money order. I do not have the original box though this will be shipped double boxed and include a 6ft power cord. I have additional feedback on Audiogon. For sale in the US only.
The Monarchy SM-70 is a 25wpc pure class A stereo amp. It is small in size but built like a tank. It is a very smooth sounding amp that has been described as tube like. The sound has lots of detail, is very dynamic, and exhibits excellent imaging. I personally had it running a pair of Stone Image Audio Rothschilde A2s and it was a perfect pairing.
As this is a class A amp this thing runs hot, the heat sinks are not just for show. In addition, be aware that this is a high gain amp, and works best with low/no gain pres or passives. I used it with a Promitheus TVC to good effect (also for sale).
Condition:
This is the older version (which has better cosmetics, and is supposed to have better sound) of this amp. The faceplate is clean but there are a few slight scuffs on the top plate. See pics on Flickr for details.
Terms:
Accepting Paypal Gift, Paypal, or USPS money order. I do not have the original box though this will be shipped double boxed and include a 6ft power cord. I have additional feedback on Audiogon. For sale in the US only.
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Do NOT let the "25 wpc" dissuade you from this amp. I ran the similarly spec'd Pro version with a pair of speakers rated at 86dB sensitivity with NO issues. One of my all time favorite sounding amps at an excellent price and as previously mentioned.... built like a tank. Definitely "tube-like" sound from a non-tube amp. Good luck with the sale!I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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Jesus that is a sweet looking amp.
GLWTS!"....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963) -
Thanks guys. Definitly a tank, this thing is small but weighs 20+lbs. As ZB said don't be put off by the power rating, I have owned this for years and never felt like I didn't have enough juice.
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25 watts of Class A power can be real fun, good luck with the sale!Wristwatch--->Crisco
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$325 shipped for polkies.
I will also do a package deal if this is purchased with the passive pre amp I have for sale here. I happily listened to this combo for years, and am only selling as I want to simplify with a all in one integrated amp from Peachtree. -
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Two questions:
What speakers did you drive with this?
Does it have a gain knob/volume control?
Thanks!"Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer -
What speakers did you drive with this?
I ran Anthony Gallo 3.1s, Stone Image Audio Rothschilde A2s, and Polk LSi9s. The majority of the time was spent running the A2s, which are akin to Dynaudio speakers.Does it have a gain knob/volume control?
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Last call, $300 shipped for this fine little amp.
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