FS: Almarro Integrated Tube Amplifier MkII(SEP)

dorokusai
dorokusai Posts: 25,576
edited November 2007 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Almarro Tube Integrated Amplifier MkII(SEP) - 9/10 - Grey - *SOLD* to Magnetic Fields

The unit looks more off-white than grey, but who am I? This is not the old style, it's the two input, headphone output model.

I recently had this and the Onix SP3 in my rig and while they are certainly different physically and sonically, this was more fun. I say that because of a couple things. I really like simplicity in tube designs and the Almarro is all point to point vs PCB based. The tube compliment also trumped the Onix.

This is a Single Ended Pentode(SEP) design. It uses NOS Russian EL84(Branded 6P14EB) which means they are late 70's, early 80's vintage, not untraceable, later Russian, branded EL84. Sonically they are night and day and these are the winners. The stock, front end driver tube is a 12AX7 Sovtek, which isn't altogether that awesome but predictable and reliable. That being said....I'm including a Fisher branded(1960's), Telefunken(Diamond Bottom) smooth plate from my personal stash. You can immediately roll and have some fun.

In addition to that, I'm including 3 tube dampers for the 12AX7, in three(3) sizes. You can do what you want with them but I prefer damping on my driver tubes. It has a low power output so it should be used with a higher efficiency loudspeaker....think 92db or better. It would turn a Klipsch speaker into a concert but eat itself on a Magnepan. These are 100% class A watts so don't discount them as too low and get ready for a space heater.

The chassis has had some Dynamat added but is overall, pretty thick, rigid and dead. Here are some spec's....

A205A single-ended pentode integrated amplifier
Class of operation: A
Tube complement: 2x6BQ5/EL84, 1x12AX7
Connections: 2 RCA inputs, 8/16-ohm outputs, headphone output
Frequency response:
Output power: 5wpc
Power consumption:
Dimensions: 11.4" W x 5.2" H x 9.6" D
Weight: 16 lb
Available finishes: flat black, flat grey

Included: Original everything(Excellent Packaging BTW) & 1(one) Telefunken 12AX7.

Thanks for reading. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.

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CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited October 2007
    Anyone need an IA for a small rig, den, office or otherwise? The tubes alone are stellar, let alone the sweet point-to-point wiring.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited October 2007
    This is a great sounding amp fellas. Somebody snatch this thing up. If I had the money I would be all over it.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited November 2007
    Any thoughts on this paired w/ the yellow Ushers for nearfield listening (<1m). Thinking about an office rig, but it'll depend on the bonus I get.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2007
    Near-field will knock your socks off. It's only a 4" driver so it's not hard to drive.

    Thanks Gidrah :)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited November 2007
    Cool. Five of us cleared $950k on a 7 week project, so this time next week I'm hoping to be rolling naked in $20 bills. Will give you a shout then.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2007
    No problem, I'll be here and be sure to take pictures for the forum.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2007
    unc2701 - The Usher Audio(Yellow) have been sold but I have another pair in piano gloss Silver if you're still interested. They look like a miniature Wilson Audio speaker :)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited November 2007
    Thanks for letting me know... I think my Fostex fullrange's are about to get banned from my house, so I might just use those in the office.

    I'm just surprised it took the wife this long to complain- they're 6'2"....
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2007
    Nothing suprises me when it comes to "the wife". I feel your pain.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Magnetic Fields
    Magnetic Fields Posts: 1
    edited November 2007
    Hey everybody. With my first post I would like to inform you that I will shortly be listening to single-ended pentode goodness thanks to dorokusai's Almarro.

    I'm buyin' it!

    Cheers,
    Allen
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited November 2007
    unc2701 wrote: »
    Thanks for letting me know... I think my Fostex fullrange's are about to get banned from my house, so I might just use those in the office..


    Hey, I know that amp!
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2007
    Allen, thanks for the purchase, post and welcome to the community. I'll try and keep you safe and hope you become a regular....poster I mean ;)

    Mark
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    welcome to the fray !














    now give it back !!


    j/k...njoy !
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited November 2007
    Heh. Looks like I won't be upgrading to 5 watts from 2 watts.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2007
    UNC - I'll have something for you to check out in a week or so.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited November 2007
    Cool. I think we're finding out tomorrow what the bonuses are going to be. BTW- did you snag that audio research pre?
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2007
    A few of them :D
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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