Music Machine for sale

madmax

This is a Soundcraftsmen DDR-1200 MOSFET amplifier with 275 wpc into 8 ohms. It is stable to 2 ohms and will drive anything. This amplifier was made in the days when cost of manufacturing didn't matter so much. Quality was the issue of the day and if a 50 pound transformer was better then 50 pounds it was... The original MSRP was around $1600.

I called this a "Music Machine" because it really surpasses the other amplifiers I've had. It has almost as much finesse as my Jolida tube amps, more power than my Manley mono blocks and way more tone than any other solid state amplifier I have ever had. As I sit and listen to it I am just amazed at the soundstage, lack of typical SS noise and to use the same old word again, tone.

If you are just looking for power I suggest getting a Carver or something similar but if you are looking for true high fidelity that you can actually afford, this is the ticket. This unit would be best in a 2 channel setup with tube preamp, a decent source, pretty much any set of speakers and most of all, a person who will appreciate true audiophile sound.

I'm pretty firm on this items price as they typically go for at least that much in poor condition. The weight is easily at least 60 pounds so take that into consideration pertaining to shipping cost. I will take the time to package appropriately.

Sold!

Thanks for looking!
madmax

Edit: There are a few marks here and there around the case but the front is excellent. The big handles have some small marks but are not conspicuous. It presents itself well and will look at home with other expensive equipment.

I-SIG

Would this be an upgrade or a lateral from my HCA-2200 (original version)?

Wes

ND13

Come on Chuck and tell the truth........It's all the dancing lights that gets ya!!!!;)

"I BEEN HIP_NO_TIZED"


Damn sure would like to see how that thing would drive my Carvers

schwarcw

WOW! Someone should jump on this! Anyone looking for a separate 2 channel amp to complement their receiver for driving front speakers (like SDA-2's or the like) should be all over this. Soundcraftsman amps are solid, quality amps. I had one of their "shoe box" amps, great sound!

Does this one have a fan?

joeparaski

If I hadn't scored another Bose 1801 I may have jumped on this....that is a sweet looking amp.

ND13

What's that beast rated at @ 4ohms??

amulford

Damn. I wanna, I wanna....

madmax

Isig,
I'm guessing a lateral move in power, not sure in sonics.

ND13,
My guess would be around 425 or so into 4 ohms but I don't have knowledge of the exact rating, thats why I didn't list it.

madmax

steveinaz

Soundcraftsmen's have a warm side of neutral sound to them and tons of reserve power. If your system is over-analytical or has alot digital glare, this is just the cure....

madmax

I prefer to think of the sound as "on the tube side of neutral"
madmax

steveinaz

True, they're great amps and this is a hell of a deal. I'd be all over it if I were amp shopping...

HBombToo

Max
I am interested in your amp and am trying to reach the wife (BOSS).

Can we at least do a price check on ground shipping to Lee Summit MO?

Thanks
Henry

madmax

PM me your address

SCompRacer

madmax wrote:

My guess would be around 425 or so into 4 ohms but I don't have knowledge of the exact rating, thats why I didn't list it.

madmax

This add from the Soundcraftsmen Reference Site says 375 WPC @ 4 Ohms but it is an add and not a spec sheet. The MTX archive link doesn't work so no help there.

Circuitry for continuous 2 Ohm operation says a lot.

schwarcw

HBombToo wrote:

Max
I am interested in your amp and am trying to reach the wife (BOSS).

Tell her it would make a great Father's Day gift henry:D

madmax

Henry,
Just a FYI, another fellow also got a quote as well via pm from around 7:30 this morning and I'm waiting for his reply. Just want to keep everything on the up and up.

HBombToo

Max

I got the go ahead so if your AM interest falls out let me know.

Thanks in advance
Henry

I-SIG

madmax wrote:

Isig,
I'm guessing a lateral move in power, not sure in sonics.

madmax

Yeah, I was more worried about sonics than power since I'm pretty squared away in that department.

Wes

madmax

Sold!

Thanks for all the participation guys!
madmax

PolkThug

madmax wrote:

Sold!

Thanks for all the participation guys!
madmax

Who got it?

HBombToo

Not me Toby but in the world of fair play all is good here.

Got your note and Thanks Max

Henry

PolkThug

HBombToo wrote:

Not me Toby

awww. I was gonna help you break it in with some SuperTramp.

madmax

PolkThug wrote:

Who got it?

I never kiss and tell...

No really, this time I'll leave it up to the purchaser to share that information if he wishes. I will say I read over his previous posts beforehand and he is a very well liked and helpful individual. A top notch member.

I never really thought about it before but I think in the future I will mention a PM has been sent or whatever. That way everyone will stay better informed of the progress.

madmax

Edit: This selling stuff is more complicated than it first seems, really.

HBombToo

PolkThug wrote:

awww. I was gonna help you break it in with some SuperTramp.

You have not heard SuperTramp until you experience it on the Marantz8....

Any time you and the Mrs want to head on over to my double wide is good with me:)

HBomb

faster100

madmax wrote:

I will say I read over his previous posts beforehand and he is a very well liked and helpful individual. A top notch member.

HUH? I didn't buy it... It looks cool though

madmax

faster100 wrote:

HUH? I didn't buy it... It looks cool though

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

bert26

Chuck - thanks for the kind words.

I PM'd Chuck about this Soundcraftsmen sometime this morning. The reason I PM'd was that I was inquiring about a "payment program" and did not want to do so publicly. Chuck and I came to other arrangements and an agreement to purchase was made. I did make it clear that I would understand if Chuck deemed it more appropriate to sell to HBomb because of his (Henry's) public interest.

I apologize if I have ruffled any feathers. I wasn't trying to do anything untoward.

While I am at it - I recently purchased a B&K ST2140 (should be here tomorrow!) from Doro via e-mails. The reason for this "non public" purchase was that my ID would not allow me to post on the forum. Mark was kind enough to work the transaction through e-mail instead. Thanks to Kris Siegel (Web Intern) for helping me get my ID straightened out.

So there you have it....

Cheers!
Chris

amulford

you've got good taste...