Received McAlister amp!

madmax
madmax Posts: 12,434
edited January 2006 in 2 Channel Audio
OK, Just opened up the McAlister 150W amplifier. Amp only, I have not received the power supply yet.

I just don't know what to say. The thing is a beast and takes the real estate of two Jolida amps, three or four of the Manleys, and that doesn't even include the larger power supply!
Seriously, I never even suspected the sheer girth of this thing! Let me put it this way, my audio racks are completely worthless with this two foot wide, ten inch tall, one foot deep monster that I am having trouble lifting! I had a lot of trouble just getting it out of the box. Just to give you an idea, it has two little caps sticking up on the top. Each one is like 3" X 6" tall.

I am just awe struck with the physical layout of this thing. It almost scares me when I think of what it will be able to output! Certainly I am going to be afraid to plug it in!

Holy freakin .... #$^%!****#R%$#@W&^$#&* More later once I give it a try.

madmax
Vinyl, the final frontier...

Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited January 2006
    Awesome! I can't wait to hear what you think of it :)
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited January 2006
    Jesse and I can come over and help you lift it. ;)
  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited January 2006
    Ya, lift it out of your house and into theirs. :eek: Seriously, just stick with the SI - there's nothing out there that can touch it. :rolleyes: :p
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited January 2006
    Pics!!!
    Jstas wrote: »
    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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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2006
    peersool wrote:
    Ya, lift it out of your house and into theirs. :eek: Seriously, just stick with the SI - there's nothing out there that can touch it. :rolleyes: :p

    It is always available in either of their homes for review with no question. SI? Sonic impact I'm guessing? Very strange reply?
    madmax
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited January 2006
    You've officially moved out of the rack, and on to dedicated amp stands.

    Hardcore.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2006
    Pics coming soon! If my camera batteries were not dead there would be many pics already! Looks don't mean **** if it doesn't do something special, It's just that I was so unprepared for how it presents itself.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited January 2006
    I better load your Maggies up and deliver them, so you can hear what they sound like on the new amp. Don't ya' think?
  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2006
    RuSsMaN wrote:
    You've officially moved out of the rack, and on to dedicated amp stands.

    Hardcore.

    Damn, I wonder how big the "twice as big" mono blocks are? :confused: :eek: :eek:

    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited January 2006
    ..ummm...twice as big...? Just a wild guess...
    Jstas wrote: »
    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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    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited January 2006
    RuSsMaN wrote:
    You've officially moved out of the rack, and on to dedicated amp stands.

    Hardcore.
    damn how much does this f--ker weigh? 100lbs?
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2006
    It was very hard to carry up to the house. To get out of the box was a real hassle. I believe the power supplies are much heavier from what I gather. Comparing to my super big and heavy Jolida's, this thing makes them look like little toys. Sound is everything though, lets just see how they sound. Hopefully I'll get the supply next week.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited January 2006
    I think you're giddy from the new arrival, or he's giving a hell of a break on shipping. From the McAlister web site:

    Pricing: PP150S $****.xx
    All prices are in USD and do not include shipping or customs duty and brokerage fees if applicable.

    Shipping weight: a) amplifier 26lbs b) power supply 25lbs
    :D
  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2006
    The shipping was reasonable, let me tell ya. It was like $80 shipping for both units. That is freakin cheap considering the size and weight. Plus, it was expidiant shipping to the US. I guaranty he is loosing money on shipping cost.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2006
    I think you're giddy from the new arrival, or he's giving a hell of a break on shipping. From the McAlister web site:

    Pricing: PP150S $****.xx
    All prices are in USD and do not include shipping or customs duty and brokerage fees if applicable.

    Shipping weight: a) amplifier 26lbs b) power supply 25lbs
    :D

    OK, bathroom scales says 55 lbs. That is amplifier only, no power supply.
    madmax

    Edit: That is unit only, no packaging and no tubes.
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited January 2006
    right on, max! congrats!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2006
    I will do a full review once I get it all going. Big is good, but I think you guys know I'll be fully truthfull when it comes to sound. I find it hard to belive I will favor it over the Jolida with the Tung Sol's installed. I am fully into that system as we speak. We'll see...
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited January 2006
    Max --

    Congrats on the new purchase. Can't wait to read your review. I am VERY intrigued by this amp and how it will sound vs. the Jolida. I really like the separate power supply. Got a few questions though --

    How did you come across this amp?
    What preamp will you be using?
    What went into your decision to buy a new amp?
    Why wasn't the power supply shipped along with the amp?

    Thanks.
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  • Normanality
    Normanality Posts: 297
    edited January 2006
    madmax wrote:
    OK, bathroom scales says 55 lbs. That is amplifier only, no power supply.
    madmax

    Edit: That is unit only, no packaging and no tubes.

    :eek: 55 pounds?

    Damn.. My amp section is only 26 pounds with tubes! Maybe he used armor plate for the chassis to prevent shipping damage.

    I'm still amazed by mine. Just upgraded the woofers in my ALIII's to Infinity Perfect 10.1's and listening this evening to an old group called Yello.
    Unbelieveable how detailed, deep and fast that amp is on the bass.
  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2006
    I keep hearing about McAlister amps lately...
    Or reading I should say...

    Congrats on the new toy..!

    Is this the one your going to use when reproducing the Lp/CD recordings ?
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited January 2006
    Guido and Vinnie will be by in the morning to retrieve the 35 lbs of coke stashed in the chassis. :p
  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited January 2006
    Jesse and I better come over for back-up in case the boys get ugly.
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,551
    edited January 2006
    Yep, Mike and I will be over in the morning to help. I've got your addy, so no problem. 10am ok with you, Chuck?

    BTW, I like my bagels toasted.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,497
    edited January 2006
    Finally got it, eh? At least half of it. Bummer about the PS not there at the same time. I anxiously await your review. I am very happy with mine.

    My PP150 amp weighs like 28 pounds and the power supply 25 pounds. I had suggested he use a beefier chassis for the PS due to the common problem of the chassis floor bending with rough handling.

    I had to remove the lower panel on mine and Norms PS to flatten it out. I also mounted the transformer with neoprene isolation mounts to reduce the transmission of inductance hum into the chassis. The mounts really quiet the PS up. They have an adequate shear rating to survive shipping should he decide to implement that fix.

    Get a pic up so we can see how it looks compared to ours.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2006
    I`m not seeing the green light here Chuck..!!

    Is there a problem...are you okay..?

    If Guido and Vinny are already there, just tap the keyboard...!
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    :cool:
  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2006
    SCompRacer wrote:
    Get a pic up so we can see how it looks compared to ours.

    careful what ya ask for..!! :eek:
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    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
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    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
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    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,497
    edited January 2006
    beardog03 wrote:
    careful what ya ask for..!! :eek:

    LOL *click* Turns attention back on....

    It seems his builds vary some. For instance, Norm and I have one large cap on our PP150S while the pic of the 150 on his web site shows two. Sounds like Chuck has two. The output trannies should have the same windings and interleaves, so where is the added weight? Maybe Chucks scale is off, and he don't need to watch his weight after all. :D

    Peter does some nice custom work too. I didn't have enough faith in the product when I put my money down the first time and wanted to stay at minimum cost. I regret that now. Here is a pic of some built to order mono blocks.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,551
    edited January 2006
    Mike, better fire up the Dodge, pick me up and let's get over to Chuck's asap. He may have fallen down and can't get up.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2006
    why are there wires comming off of the tubes..?
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    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
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    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    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:
  • scottyf
    scottyf Posts: 129
    edited January 2006
    That's so the amp can suck all the detail out of the tubes.....much more efficient! :)

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