SOLD: Mactone X-21 all-tube preamp from Japan

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Sarchi

SOLD: Mactone X-21 all-tube preamp from Japan
« on: 5 Sep 2022, 03:59 pm »
A rare find in the tube amp market. This preamp from the late 90's features all-tube circuitry, separate power supplies (including transformers) for the line and phono inputs, and outstanding sound and build quality. I'm told the original MSRP was $10k.

Full function preamp with tape monitor loop and dual outputs. The phono section is low gain, i.e. MM cartridges, HOMC, or combine with a SUT.

This is the export version, with 120V power. Recently serviced and retubed. Located near Toronto. $OLD.












« Last Edit: 7 Nov 2022, 09:48 pm by Sarchi »

jackthecat121

Re: FS: Mactone X-21 all-tube preamp from Japan
« Reply #1 on: 11 Sep 2022, 10:45 am »
Can you tell me what service was done and by whom? Thanks.

Sarchi

Re: FS: Mactone X-21 all-tube preamp from Japan
« Reply #2 on: 11 Sep 2022, 12:26 pm »
Steve Graham worked on it and wrote about it in part of a series of articles:
https://wallofsound.ca/misc/diy/ace-steve-update-3-the-long-and-winding-road/

Sarchi

Re: FS: Mactone X-21 all-tube preamp from Japan
« Reply #3 on: 19 Sep 2022, 04:00 pm »
SOLD
« Last Edit: 7 Nov 2022, 09:48 pm by Sarchi »