Incredible hybrid amp (tube in pre stage, solid state power stage, best of both worlds!) with 40 pound power transformers can drive any load. No hum, no noticeable DC offset, performs beautifully!
This amp was a Stereophile Class A amplifier.
Reviews on the web, e.g. on audioasylum, excerpt:
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The amp pours out smooth graceful elegant power to spare with even the tough speakers. Soundstage and that glorious 3D imaging that CJ can do so well are superb. Definitely a "Big Dog" amp. 65 film capacitors, 4 input tubes ( 5751's), a 54 lbs transformer, and 10 sets of mosfets in the output stage gives this true hybrid amp a tubish dimensionality with the power, speed, and clarity of a great zero feedback solid state amp.
Coupling with high resolution preamps will yield fabulous results. Sonically there are no downsides, do check this beauty out should you have the chance to do so.
Rated conservatively at 200watt 8 ohm per channel.
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Heavy, will be double boxed for shipped, 114lbs+packaging material tops around 125lbs in a 25x25x20" outer side box (+25 USD for shipping boxes that I need to buy and for pick up service).
Pick up welcome (located just 40' from midtown, NYC).
