ANK Audio Note Kits "The Artiste" EL34 Monoblocks with Mullard tubes
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Fantastic pair of ANK "The Artiste" EL34 Monoblocks
I have had these for several months now and have been using them for my desktop setup. I had never owned a tube amplifier before so my curiosity caught the better of me! They truly sound fantastic but they are a little large to keep around for a desktop setup!
When they arrived in my possession I went through the test procedures in the manual and verified they were operating at 400v at the test points. They have performed flawlessly with no issues! The tubes supplied all sound amazing with minimal noise.
Here is the link for the DIY KIT (NOT ASSEMBLED) with inexpensive chinese tubes -
https://ankaudiokits.com/product/el34-monoblock-artiste/
Specs -
Specifications
Power 40 Watts Class AB
Transformers Triple C-Cores and IE-Cores
Output Tubes 2 x EL34
1st Stage Gain 1 x ECF80
Rectifier Tube Dual 5u4g rectification
Front Faceplate Black Perspex
Inputs 2 RCA inputs
Outputs 1 x Stereo Pair 4, 8 ohms
Recommended Speakers from 86dB
Width 26.6 cm
Height 17.8 cm
Depth 39.4 cm
Weight 18 Kilos
Chassis 3mm Aluminum with Black Powder Coat
Has hook ups for 8 (top) and 4 ohm (Middle) speakers
Binding posts and RCA jack is the silver series from Audionote, the tarnish is due to the solid silver
Tubes included - These links may not be the EXACT tubes but are close to what I can tell
2 x Matched Pairs - Hewlett Packard by Mullard 5AR4
https://www.tubedatabase.co/tube/hewlett-packard-by-amperex-gz34-5ar4-f32
2 x Matched Pairs - Philips Valvo by Mullard EL34
http://www.tube-classics.de/TC/Tubes/Valvo EL34/EL34.htm
2 x Philips miniwatt ECF80
https://diyhifisupply.com/product/philips-miniwatt-ecf80-vacuum-tube/
2 x Telefunken ECF80
https://www.audioantiquary.com/en-us/telefunken-ecf80/
Other items included -
2 x generic power cables
Red/Green/Yellow/Clear/Blue LED pairs
Condition -
Amplifiers are in excellent shape, I did note some extremely minor spots on the chassis, one corner in particular but you have to be looking at it from underneath to really notice it. There was also one spot where a chassis bolt goes on the side, but again not very noticeable.
Shipping/Pick Up/Meet Up
I will be able to ship no problem, will have 3 boxes with the amplifiers will have 1.5" thick foam all sides with a soft layer for cushion. I have packaged and shipped 100s of high value items over the last several decades. Local pick up is also encouraged. I will also be willing to drive to meet for $100 up to 6 hours round trip.
Pricing
$2,500 + any shipping
Cash/Check (14 day clear)/Money order/Zelle - No paypal or Venmo
Please let me know of any questions!
Thank you!
I have had these for several months now and have been using them for my desktop setup. I had never owned a tube amplifier before so my curiosity caught the better of me! They truly sound fantastic but they are a little large to keep around for a desktop setup!
When they arrived in my possession I went through the test procedures in the manual and verified they were operating at 400v at the test points. They have performed flawlessly with no issues! The tubes supplied all sound amazing with minimal noise.
Here is the link for the DIY KIT (NOT ASSEMBLED) with inexpensive chinese tubes -
https://ankaudiokits.com/product/el34-monoblock-artiste/
Specs -
Specifications
Power 40 Watts Class AB
Transformers Triple C-Cores and IE-Cores
Output Tubes 2 x EL34
1st Stage Gain 1 x ECF80
Rectifier Tube Dual 5u4g rectification
Front Faceplate Black Perspex
Inputs 2 RCA inputs
Outputs 1 x Stereo Pair 4, 8 ohms
Recommended Speakers from 86dB
Width 26.6 cm
Height 17.8 cm
Depth 39.4 cm
Weight 18 Kilos
Chassis 3mm Aluminum with Black Powder Coat
Has hook ups for 8 (top) and 4 ohm (Middle) speakers
Binding posts and RCA jack is the silver series from Audionote, the tarnish is due to the solid silver
Tubes included - These links may not be the EXACT tubes but are close to what I can tell
2 x Matched Pairs - Hewlett Packard by Mullard 5AR4
https://www.tubedatabase.co/tube/hewlett-packard-by-amperex-gz34-5ar4-f32
2 x Matched Pairs - Philips Valvo by Mullard EL34
http://www.tube-classics.de/TC/Tubes/Valvo EL34/EL34.htm
2 x Philips miniwatt ECF80
https://diyhifisupply.com/product/philips-miniwatt-ecf80-vacuum-tube/
2 x Telefunken ECF80
https://www.audioantiquary.com/en-us/telefunken-ecf80/
Other items included -
2 x generic power cables
Red/Green/Yellow/Clear/Blue LED pairs
Condition -
Amplifiers are in excellent shape, I did note some extremely minor spots on the chassis, one corner in particular but you have to be looking at it from underneath to really notice it. There was also one spot where a chassis bolt goes on the side, but again not very noticeable.
Shipping/Pick Up/Meet Up
I will be able to ship no problem, will have 3 boxes with the amplifiers will have 1.5" thick foam all sides with a soft layer for cushion. I have packaged and shipped 100s of high value items over the last several decades. Local pick up is also encouraged. I will also be willing to drive to meet for $100 up to 6 hours round trip.
Pricing
$2,500 + any shipping
Cash/Check (14 day clear)/Money order/Zelle - No paypal or Venmo
Please let me know of any questions!
Thank you!
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
Comments
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Listed on USAM and EBAY at higher prices!
Thanks - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
These are super cool, if you got the room. Very nice indeed. GLWS.
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Those are sweet Trey!2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave
2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius -
Thanks guys! Great amps with great tubes! 😁🚀- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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The "I accept trades" bump
2 channel amps, possibly multi channel
2 channel preamps
Speakers
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
$2450 bump- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Valentines day bump, foot warmer for the wife!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Nobody here is tube curious? Comon.
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$2400 bump- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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2350 bump- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Will now accept paypal but no friends or family.
Thanks- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Dropping it to lowest level, won't go lower, would rather just keep in my arsenal for the future below this
1900
Must have 100 posts or more.
Thanks- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Sale pending
Thanks!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Sold!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Congrats!
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Not sure if he is a member, sold via USAM- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
