Radii MPP-M8 Stereo Tube Amplifier

RuSsMaN
RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
edited July 2008 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
As demoed at MD Polkfest. I've owned it, Mark has owned it, Big Lou owned it, Fireman Dave owned it, it's back in my possesion again. Push pull 6BM8 (2 tubes per channel) producing a wonderful 8 watts. This is the single chassis design of the famed ASL Wave 8 monoblocks but with much better output transformers. Black finish. Front power switch / LED, binding posts, Cardas inputs, detachable IEC on rear. Self biasing (cathode) circuit, tubes do not get any easier.

Oustanding working and cosmetic condition. Ships with a quad of Russian 6BM8, and a quad of old stock Phillips ($120 set of tubes). Generic IEC power cord provided on request.

The 6BM8 (ECL82) is essentially an EL84/6BQ5, with half of a 12AX7 on top of it. So you have the driver and power tube, all in one.

I've driven Monitor 50's, LSi7's, RTA8T's, and current listening to it on my Monitor 7's. 8 watts will do more than most think it will. I'd like to see this one stay in the family, that being said it will be listed publically tomorrow night in hopes for a quick sale.

$old treitz3 - Thanks Tom!

Post intent to buy in this thread, first come, first served - paypal / mo / check all ok. Local pickup encouraged and will be discounted accordingly.

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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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited June 2008
    If you are looking to get into tubes, this is a great way to do it and an amazing price. Good luck on the sale Russ.
    Jake
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,033
    edited June 2008
    Hmmm, Polkfest?
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited June 2008
    And this one is a wrap. Thanks Tom!
    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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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited June 2008
    Congrats Tom, nice looking unit.
    Michael ;)
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited June 2008
    definitly one of those "has to stay in the family" pieces. Wonderful little unit. if you find a pair of old bozaks, snag em and run them on this amp, thats when you'll be VERY surprised what 8 little watts can do. I ran them on a big pair of Symphonies, sounded awesome!

    I would say any speaker near or over 90 db efficient is worth a shot. I wished I owned this thing while I had my Rogers Monitors, thats a combo I;d be curious about.

    your gonna have fun with that thing Tom, good on ya!
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

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    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited June 2008
    Might I suggest a pair of La Scala speaks?...LOL..should fit in your man cave perfectly as soon as you move the futon to the ceiling.

    Chuck
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,033
    edited July 2008
    Well, I've had this thing hooked up in the rig running a pair of Focal 807v's and I'm VERY surprised at the sounds that come out across the full spectrum of frequencies. Very nice little amp.

    I have had 350, 325, 320, 150 and now 8 watts on these speakers and this little 8 watt tube amp is just what the doctor ordered. The sound [end result] that I hear from this Raddi amp is what I was looking to achieve. Great improvement on the sound stage.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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