HCT HMS 100 IPOD DOCKING STATION W/Vac tube AMP AND SPEAKERS

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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited January 2008
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    what about using this unit to power other speakers? I keep reading the speakers are junk but does it have much power to get another pair of small speaks to run off of this?
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited January 2008
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    there is another thread where someone is having great luck with using the integrated to power some rta12's (bottomfeeder, I think).

    Even if you throw the speakers out, you get an above average dock with a decent remote and a fairly decent integrated amp with headphone out. Many members would spend more than $100 on any of those (dock, integrated, headphone amp).
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited January 2008
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    OK POLKS.......good news...........
    My friend got 2 of these and selling it to LOCALS only but if you guys are interested I would have to buy it off him for you guys.........so let me know.......
    I should get a paid for doing this but it's all good for the family..............
    he wants $200 for it.......each.
    Godspeed,
    D0661E

    AVR:Pioneer Elite SC-07
    Surrounds: RTis
    2channel:Rti100 (carver driven
    Sub:SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Dedicated AMPs:Adcom GFA535, 2xCarver 1.5t, Carver m1.0t
    Wsrn:Hitachi ultra vision LCD60, 32XBR400
    PowerConditioner: MonsterC HTS5100
    PS3, Toshiba HD A2, etc: SonySACD/ Panasonic gears DIVX.

    MR3LIGION: Polkaudio; GSXR; E46; Reeftank;
    Odyclub; Xsimulator; Sony; Zune; Canon
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited January 2008
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    AndyGwis wrote: »
    there is another thread where someone is having great luck with using the integrated to power some rta12's (bottomfeeder, I think).

    Even if you throw the speakers out, you get an above average dock with a decent remote and a fairly decent integrated amp with headphone out. Many members would spend more than $100 on any of those (dock, integrated, headphone amp).

    Yeah, I've been running my RTA12C's from it & it sounds really good. Was intending to compare the sound w/my NAD C320Bee, but didn't have the time. Will post when I do it - next week.
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited January 2008
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    This thing is really cool and a no-brainer for these prices. It's worth the price just for it's coolness factor. I really don't think the speakers sound that bad although we're just using it for ambience. I don't really think it's intended for rocking the house or critical listening. That's what our main systems are for :D
    But in the wife's sunroom at moderate volume it sounds really nice playing the Stylistic's ....
    betcha by golly, wow
    you're the one that I've been waiting for
    forever,
    and ever will my love for you,
    keep going strong, keep going strong............ :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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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited January 2008
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    Like that song!
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • dipiazza
    dipiazza Posts: 363
    edited January 2008
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    Any more of these available?
    Terps Swimming!
    HT Setup
    TV: Vizio VX32L
    Reciever: Pioneer VSX-D914
    HD-DVD Player: Toshiba HD-A2
    Fronts: Polk R50s
    Surounds: Polk R30s
    Center: Polk R20's
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39PCi

    2CH Setup
    Integrated: Onix SP3 Tube
    CD Player: Sony CDP-CX355
    Speakers: Onix Strata Mini in PR Finish
    Signal Cable: Classic Speaker, Analog 1 IC

    Headphones
    Grado SR 60, Bang & Olufsen A8, Shure e3

    Other Stuff in Use
    Onix xls, Dual Onix x-subs, Onix Ref .5, Dahlquist M903, Teac A-1D, Marantz 1060
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited January 2008
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    If Doggie doesn't have any, check ebay. Just look for HCT HMS 100 and you'll probably find some. I've seen them go for as low as $80 - $100 + shipping on ebay, but buyer beware if you get something there.

    I'm only using the dock and remote right now. Haven't even unpacked the integrated amp and speakers. Seems like a lot of bang for your buck for $150 - $200 shipped. You can use the dock with your main system and the integrated elsewhere on some efficient speakers.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • doggie750
    doggie750 Posts: 1,160
    edited January 2008
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    150 shipped.........
    2 of this item....anyone????
    Call my buddy who's selling it Ken (707)426-6939 if you are serious buyer ONLY. Just tell him Edwin sent you from this forum.

    signing out
    Godspeed,
    D0661E

    AVR:Pioneer Elite SC-07
    Surrounds: RTis
    2channel:Rti100 (carver driven
    Sub:SVS PB12-Plus/2
    Dedicated AMPs:Adcom GFA535, 2xCarver 1.5t, Carver m1.0t
    Wsrn:Hitachi ultra vision LCD60, 32XBR400
    PowerConditioner: MonsterC HTS5100
    PS3, Toshiba HD A2, etc: SonySACD/ Panasonic gears DIVX.

    MR3LIGION: Polkaudio; GSXR; E46; Reeftank;
    Odyclub; Xsimulator; Sony; Zune; Canon
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited January 2008
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    PM / Money sent.

    That leaves one! :)
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • 33535403
    33535403 Posts: 13
    edited January 2008
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    doggie750 wrote: »
    This item is brand new in unopened box. This item is heavy!
    Ebay has this for $185.......for POLKS--> $165 (negotiable) plus shipping......;)


    All kinds of iPod(except shuffle ) compatible & other mp3s
    2. Special vacuum tube amplifier for
    high quality sound
    3. iPod main unit controllable by one remote
    4. Compatible with other AV devices through
    Line In cable
    5. High quality piano finish speakers


    I got lucky today! I got mine for $39.00 (thirty-nine bucks) on a red tag sale at a military store at a base in California. At first I thought it was a mistake in the price tag. I had it checked by the store clerk on the computer. It is indeed $39.00.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited January 2008
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    That's a ridiculous price. The box and packaging are almost worth that much. These things are a bargain at $200 as far as I'm concerned, which is about what I paid......$39 freakin' bucks? That's ridiculous.
    However, when you think about this **** made in China or Korea or wherever. I just got a pair of glasses online for $18.95 for crying out loud, shipped to my door and I mean nice glasses. I read some where that they can make the lenses in China for like 50 cents each. And even at CostCo they charge $130. The optometrist in Fred Meyers where I had my exam wanted over $200 just for the lenses. The markup on this stuff is crazy. My Mom was recently quoted $1600 for faux wood mini blinds. I got them online for less than $500 shipped and they're made in the U.S. And we got them in a third of the time she was quoted from the local shop. The middlemen are making a killing.
    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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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited January 2008
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    33535403 wrote: »
    I got lucky today! I got mine for $39.00 (thirty-nine bucks) on a red tag sale at a military store at a base in California. At first I thought it was a mistake in the price tag. I had it checked by the store clerk on the computer. It is indeed $39.00.
    you should've bought every unit they had at that price and sold the rest on eBay.
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited January 2008
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    And to think, Fatman was putting their branding on these things and selling them for $695 the past couple of years. Man, can't believe what kind of market they had on them.

    I got mine from doggie for $200 shipped. For everything you get, it's a great deal. The dock / remote alone is worth at least a hundo for anyone with an ipod. The dock charges it, send sound and video to your other components, and the remote is full function, which is rare with iPod accessories.

    I think I might just put the integrated tube amp on CL for $200 to recoup my money. For crafty buyers looking for a CL deal, I'll throw in the "piano gloss" crap speakers :) Maybe need to get some Fatman stickers to up the sex appeal.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited January 2008
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    One guy I know at McGuire got the first display unit for 60 something dollars. Everybody else paid full price, (including ME for the last display model).
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited January 2008
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    Anyone use this unit for semi-critical Headphone listening? I'm not into the engineering aspects of this hobby. . . is it tube output to the headphone? I would guess most comparable tube headphone amps would run $200 themselves, so I may just keep the integrated amp for that purpose. My MF A308 integrated lacks a headphone output, but that's all it lacks :).
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • Will2
    Will2 Posts: 6
    edited May 2008
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    I know this is a really old thread - but a long shot - any left?
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,722
    edited May 2008
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    There seemed to be a lot of hype around this product for a short while, then it died out.

    I have the integrated running a pair of very efficient speakers, and it sounds DAMN nice. I heard the same amp driving a pair of smaller R series bookshelfs and it sounded like ****, but with a pair of efficent speakers (mine are 95db), it has a great sound to it.

    If anyone knows what kind of tubes it uses or where I can get replacement tubes please let me know.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited May 2008
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    I've got one. I've barely used it and might be willing to sell it.

    If you're still interested, lemme know & I'll decide. Everything's perfect and mine came w/the piano black speakers.
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited May 2008
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    Tubes can be had on Ebay...look min the back of the manual for the specs and there are the tubes listed.

    Chuck
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