[fredgarvin]

The hybrid Class A/B circuit incorporates a pair of matched NOS 6J1 tubes that feed into a solid state final stage capable of driving 20W x 2 into 8 Ohms. It's a necessary compromise to get reasonably high volumes out of an inexpensive design. If you enjoy experimenting with your gadgets, the company offers several tube upgrades including a pair of military grade factory matched Raytheon 6AK5 tubes for $45.

http://www.mav-audio.com/base/product/tube_magic_a1

[mcgsxr]

Hmmn, when I first read it, I figured they had buried a T amp into their successful tube pre/USB DAC.

Not so, but too bad, as that might have been a great mix.

[mca]

What did this amp cost you new?

[raysracing]

Edit: Check twice, post once.

Looks like $400 gets you a killer looking desktop system. With my Macbook Pro and Paradigm Titans nearfield system these would be amazing I bet.

[tabrink]

The A1 tube integrated amp makes a very nice sounding desktop set with a more than respectable headphone out. Combined with their newly released D2 dedicated Tube DAC it is great in any second, third system as well.
I have dedicated these two to my wife's Omega Super Fives in her TV "lady cave" and a Squeezebox touch as the music source where she has 400 million Michael McDonald songs on her MOG playlist. 
Great tubes for both od these can be picked up on the cheap.
Tom

[ltr317]

What did this amp cost you new?

That is the new price.  He's not selling it, but is recommending it as a cheap and cheerful choice.

[fredgarvin]

Hmmn, when I first read it, I figured they had buried a T amp into their successful tube pre/USB DAC.

Not so, but too bad, as that might have been a great mix.

Just to mention, I just ordered a Dayton dta-100a tripath to mate with the Maverick dac/pre. I'm expecting good things. $300.

[persisting1]

Just to mention, I just ordered a Dayton dta-100a tripath to mate with the Maverick dac/pre. I'm expecting good things. $300.

This might end up being a great combo.  Keep us informed.

[I.Greyhound Fan]

This might end up being a great combo.  Keep us informed.

I tried this combo and it sounds great.  The tubemagic DAC-1 with the tube upgrade and the DIY opamp upgrade really takes the sound of the DTA100a to another level.  Warmer, smoother, more detailed and punchier bass.