HCT HMS-100 Tube integrated w/ iPod dock, speakers
dragon1952
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Anybody remember these? A bunch of us bought them when they came out. It's a tube integrated amp (uses 2 6N1's) that puts out between 13-15 wpc depending on what you read. It comes with speakers and an iPod dock w/ remote. The integrated has 2 analog inputs and is not restricted to the iPod dock, you can connect any analog source you like (except phono of course). Also has a headphone jack that sounds pretty darn good. The speakers aren't the best but they aren't terrible either. They sounded pretty good on my computer system until I replaced them with some $200 powered monitors. All in all a pretty cool system for an office or computer set-up, or for a son or daughter maybe? These sold under several brand names such as Fat Man, Dared, Sonic something-or-other, but are basically pretty much the same. I have the original box and packing materials which weigh 29 lbs packed.
$175 shipped??? (probably cost $35 to ship). Condition is NM. iPod not included.
$175 shipped??? (probably cost $35 to ship). Condition is NM. iPod not included.
2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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more pics....comes with the speaker wires shown
2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones -
A bargain at $175 shipped, I think. I have one (well, I have the integrated amp anyway) and I think it sounds pretty good. The speakers aren't much, but I measured them and experimented a bit and found that their response is significantly improved just by reversing the polarity of the tweeters. My amp is currently being used to drive a pair of Polk RT-3 bookshelf speakers. If I didn't already have one, I'd buy this.
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would you be willing to sell without the speakers? I have plenty of speakers but might be interested in that amp and ipod dock. pm me if possible. it will ship to Miami 33131 or 33122.
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eduardoHT:
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My wife found out I listed this and gave me a hard time so it's on hold for now. We've got it in her solar room with her plants and our treadmill but neither of us have used the system for 2 years :^ / She doesn't use the treadmill and when I do I listen to my Squeezebox so I'm not sure what the issue is.2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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I am going to use this thread to offer the docking station only to anyone wanting it. Found a box and I have the docking station with wall wart and original packing ready to go. If you have a want or need it is yours for the shipping.Dodd - Battery Preamp
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Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!
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Mine is for sale again. See 1st post in this thread2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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….2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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😁2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones -
These are sneaky good and fun to play around with. Tube rolling is fun too. Russian 6n1p tubes (80's from Voshkod Kaluga Russia) sound great as do early 6AQ8/ECC85 tubes.
I still have one in the audio closet.
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
Have this exact setup in my office (well, I upgraded the speakers to some Pioneer Andrew Jones bookies that Jesse @F1nut hot rodded). As I recall, the included speakers weren’t all that bad. Dare I say it’ll be near impossible to rival this little gem at this price. @EndersShadow - here’s your chance… Christmas gift to yourself!
