New toy for dskip

marvda1
marvda1 Posts: 4,901
edited January 2014 in Electronics
http://shop.grantfidelity.com/Psvane-TC5-Integrated-KT120-Tube-Amplifier.html
Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
Puritan PSM156
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited January 2014
    I just emailed them to see if I can review one.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    edited January 2014
    Oh, man, that's purrrrrty!

    Interesting that the speaker connects and the power port look identical to my Yaqin MC-10t.
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited January 2014
    I think it looks better with the tube cage on.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,500
    edited January 2014
    Nice styling....

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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited January 2014
    Is this a relatively good way to try out some tubes, seems like a good price..
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited January 2014
    The thing that keeps me away is the 9 tubes. Tube rolling isn't going to be cheap and you know you'll most likely have to. Same for most tubed integrateds. Manley makes some sweet sounding units if your in the market.

    Jhayman, pick yourself up a tubed pre amp like the Rogue 99 used. See if you like the sound before jumping into a tube integrated. The thing with tube amps is you need some good quality there for power hungry floorstanders. Tube amps of lessor quality won't do low bass like SS can. A different sound all together regardless. Usually why most opt for tubed pre's and SS amplification, tubed sweetness and SS slam combined is hard to beat.

    That said, for a no fuss turn it on and forget about it integrated, you can't over look Musical Fidelity.
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,184
    edited January 2014
    Great looking amp and I would buy this in a heartbeat except this makes me wary if it were to need service.

    "No North American labor warranty included. Schematics will be provided to buyer for future amp service needs with buyer's own choice of North American repair shops."

    Does this mean that the manufacturer would cover the repair costs if I chose an American repair shop while it is still under warranty? What if they think the estimate to repair it is too high? Will I need to find another repair shop that is cheaper?

    "Return policy: All DIRECT shipping item from Hong Kong is final sale without return or refund. If you are not sure of your purchase, please do NOT place an order as international parcel return cost is substantial and it is to be paid by the buyer."

    It's a nice looking amp and I'll bet it sounds good so the odds that I would want to send it back are pretty low.

    I'll email them these questions.
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited January 2014
    What do you guys DSkip and Tonyb think if I was to pick up DSkips Preamp the S200MK it's on for $650 with free shipping right now..
    Good for getting my feet wet paided with my McCormack when I get it back from service..
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