Mystere CA11 Preamp

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Scotlynn

Mystere CA11 Preamp
« on: 11 Dec 2016, 12:37 am »
Great preamp that I'm selling as I moved onto a Emotive Sira several months ago and this one is sitting in a box when someone else should be enjoying it. Preamp is rated a 9 - I'm the original owner and its been well taken care of with no scratches or marks in a dedicated listening room. The tube cage was never used. I have all the original packaging and manual. There's a mix of tubes installed right now, with some stock. But I have some extra tubes that I will throw in, including some Sylvania 6SN7's and a different rectifier - whatever I have in my box of tubes as my Emotive does not take 6SN7s. I don't have a tube tester, so can't verify what condition the tubes are in, but one of the good things about this preamp is that great 6SN7s are pretty cheap.

I am asking for $1000. Buyer to pay shipping and any paypal fees. This ships from zip code 10607 and weighs about 45 pounds for those who want to calculate shipping costs.

You can read about this unit here:
http://www.mystere-usa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=91&Itemid=167

Freq. Response: 8Hz - 200kHz @ 47k Ohms
Noise: 104dB A-weighted
Gain: 19dB
Distortion: 0.05% @ 100mV, 0.12% @ 1V
Input Impedance: 150k Ohms
Output Impedance: 592 Ohms
Inputs: 4 pair RCA
Outputs: 1 pair RCA
Tube Compliment: 4 - 6SN7 & 1 - 5AR4










« Last Edit: 1 May 2017, 12:02 pm by Scotlynn »

Tubeburner

Re: Mystere CA11 Preamp
« Reply #1 on: 11 Dec 2016, 06:30 pm »
This is a really good preamp and a steal for the price. Tube rolling can be done in pairs or quads of 6SN7's. No need for the expensive tubes. Beat out a Conrad Johnson 16LS2 I owned. My 2 cents.

I don't know the seller.....
« Last Edit: 26 Dec 2016, 07:04 pm by Tubeburner »

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Re: Mystere CA11 Preamp
« Reply #2 on: 12 Dec 2016, 05:23 am »
What is in the 3 black boxes behind the tubes ?

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Re: Mystere CA11 Preamp
« Reply #3 on: 12 Dec 2016, 11:04 am »
What is in the 3 black boxes behind the tubes ?
1 power transformer(center) and 2 output transformers.
6sn7 is a great tube for pre very linear, beautiful preamp.

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Re: Mystere CA11 Preamp
« Reply #4 on: 12 Dec 2016, 03:12 pm »
I have never heard one, but I do own a preamp that has a stepped volume.  I won't go back.  It is super.

Here is a review of this unit for sale - http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue53/mystere_ca11.htm

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Re: Mystere CA11 Preamp
« Reply #5 on: 13 Dec 2016, 05:19 am »
Recommended "phono-pre" for this ?

Scotlynn

Re: Mystere CA11 Preamp
« Reply #6 on: 13 Dec 2016, 12:55 pm »
Recommended "phono-pre" for this ?

I used an Eastern Electric MiniMax phono pre with this and it was a very nice combination. I can't compare it with other phono pres since its the only one I own.

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Re: Mystere CA11 Preamp
« Reply #7 on: 16 Dec 2016, 05:33 am »
I used an Eastern Electric MiniMax phono pre with this and it was a very nice combination. I can't compare it with other phono pres since its the only one I own.
Sell both ?

Scotlynn

Re: Mystere CA11 Preamp
« Reply #8 on: 16 Dec 2016, 03:47 pm »
Sell both ?

No sorry. Still using it.

Scotlynn

Re: Mystere CA11 Preamp
« Reply #9 on: 19 Dec 2016, 12:09 pm »
Bump

Scotlynn

Re: Mystere CA11 Preamp
« Reply #10 on: 26 Dec 2016, 11:53 am »
Bump

Scotlynn

Re: Mystere CA11 Preamp
« Reply #11 on: 1 May 2017, 12:01 pm »
Bump - price reduced to $1000. Also listing the EE Phono Pre this was matched with - great combination..

dhart86

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Re: Mystere CA11 Preamp
« Reply #12 on: 16 May 2017, 12:18 am »
How about $1000 shipped to 08081?
If that's ok, please provide paypal info.
Thanks
Darren