My new 2-channel toy

dragon1952
dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
edited September 2005 in 2 Channel Audio
It's a Ming Da MC88-C integrated. A push/pull design using 2 KT88's and 2 12AU7's per channel along with a single 12AX7. 50 WPC in ultralinear or 35 WPC in triode. The sucker weighs almost 50 lbs. It's just got the stock tubes so I'll have to replace them with something decent but so far it looks and sounds like a keeper. ;)
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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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited September 2005
    Jealous!!!!! :(:p;):D
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited September 2005
    is that one of those japan jobbies like on e-bay? what that set ya back? I love tubes, i'm having withdrawal big time..
    you see my sig for christ sakes :D pitiful, but health and family come first..
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited September 2005
    faster100 wrote:
    is that one of those japan jobbies like on e-bay? what that set ya back? I love tubes, i'm having withdrawal big time..
    you see my sig for christ sakes :D pitiful, but health and family come first..

    LOL! Hang in there dude ;)

    Yeah, it's one of those japan jobbies....only from China :D I got it used locally for $565. Tubes will probably set me back another $250 or so though.

    See what you could've got for your money instead of a PC, Noel? :p
    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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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited September 2005
    Jolida or some such tube integrated is my next step, looks cool and full of tubes..
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited September 2005
    dragon1952 wrote:
    See what you could've got for your money instead of a PC, Noel? :p

    Yeah, but if I don't have a home pc at home, soon, I won't be able to correspond with all of you nuts :p . I still have my eye on one of the ASLs, because they are pure Class A and have a remote and a sub-out. There's a AQ 1001 DT and an AQ 1003 DT I can get for a reasonable price and I think either will drive the SDA 1B or 2B with more than enough authority for me. It's most high up on the priority list.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited September 2005
    ND13 wrote:
    AQ 1001 DT and an AQ 1003 DT

    That's gonna be my next major step. Well, maybe not my next one. But I hope so.
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    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited September 2005
    That is a sharp looking amp... :eek: ... :D
    Denon #2900, Denon stereo receiver, Conrad Johnson Sonographe 120 amp, Blue Jeans cables, and Klipsch RF-7's
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited September 2005
    ND13 wrote:
    Yeah, but if I don't have a home pc at home, soon, I won't be able to correspond with all of you nuts :p . I still have my eye on one of the ASLs, because they are pure Class A and have a remote and a sub-out. There's a AQ 1001 DT and an AQ 1003 DT I can get for a reasonable price and I think either will drive the SDA 1B or 2B with more than enough authority for me. It's most high up on the priority list.

    Yeah, I was seriously looking at a couple of the ASL 1001 DT's over at Audiogon myself. One of them went right after the seller emailed me back with the shipped cost. I'm happy though. I just ordered a new quad of JJ KT88's which are supposed to be pretty well liked. If all goes well I guess I'll be selling my Conrad Johnson Sonographe and my Dodd ELP.
    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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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited September 2005
    Congrats Dragon. That's one pretty int. Do you know what brand those stock KT88's are?

    Maurice
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited September 2005
    Looks awesome! Talk to me about the Sonographe when and if.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited September 2005
    organ wrote:
    Congrats Dragon. That's one pretty int. Do you know what brand those stock KT88's are? Maurice

    I'm not positive on the brand but this is from their website:

    "vacuum valves are domestic Shuguang brand mating valves and imported valves from Russia, Czech and America, and only those whose electric aging time is more than 60h are chosen."

    whatever that means :rolleyes:

    Regardless, I just spent $132 for a new quad of JJ's so I hope they are better. All I need now is a quad of 12AU7's...prefereably Amperex...and I'll be set. Then if I don't like it better than my current setup I'll just put it up on Audiogon, but at least I'll have gotten the opportunity to audition and compare it.
    RuSsMaN wrote:
    Looks awesome! Talk to me about the Sonographe when and if.

    Cheers,
    Russ

    10/4 bud ;)
    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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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited September 2005
    That's what i'm saying, try different things. Ive tried for me a bunch of different things in audio, this time speakers will be a major thought as i sold my sda's now..
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • jfb4548
    jfb4548 Posts: 168
    edited September 2005
    dragon1952 wrote:
    Yeah, I was seriously looking at a couple of the ASL 1001 DT's over at Audiogon myself. One of them went right after the seller emailed me back with the shipped cost. I'm happy though. I just ordered a new quad of JJ KT88's which are supposed to be pretty well liked. If all goes well I guess I'll be selling my Conrad Johnson Sonographe and my Dodd ELP.


    If or when your ready to sell the Dodd ELP or the CJ for that matter look me up. If I can pay off my new CDP - when ever it shows up, I might be in the marked for a tube pre.
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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited September 2005
    RuSsMaN wrote:
    Looks awesome! Talk to me about the Sonographe when and if.

    Cheers,
    Russ

    There is a Sonographe 250 on Audiogon right now for $550.00
    Denon #2900, Denon stereo receiver, Conrad Johnson Sonographe 120 amp, Blue Jeans cables, and Klipsch RF-7's
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited September 2005
    PolknPepsi wrote:
    There is a Sonographe 250 on Audiogon right now for $550.00

    Say man! Get yo **** offa my cloud. **** man! :rolleyes:


    :D
    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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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited September 2005
    Congrats...

    keep us up on how you like it...

    I really, really....really want more tube gear... :D
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
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    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited September 2005
    dragon1952 wrote:
    Say man! Get yo **** offa my cloud. **** man! :rolleyes:
    :D
    What the :confused:
    Denon #2900, Denon stereo receiver, Conrad Johnson Sonographe 120 amp, Blue Jeans cables, and Klipsch RF-7's
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited September 2005
    PolknPepsi wrote:
    What the :confused:

    You must not be hep to the Stones man :rolleyes:
    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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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited September 2005
    Yep...the Stones.
    Denon #2900, Denon stereo receiver, Conrad Johnson Sonographe 120 amp, Blue Jeans cables, and Klipsch RF-7's
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