sold: Mapletree 4A SE preamp $725 here, $750 Agon

Big Red Machine · « **on:** 22 Dec 2009, 07:57 pm »

Going back and forth on this. I have started using the inline volume controls with great results but lose any switching capability.

This is a 3 piece set in red with the Cryo'd silver wire purple sheath umbilical. I'd be in the $725 area here including extra tubes.

What is the interest level?

MaxCast · « **Reply #1 on:** 22 Dec 2009, 09:57 pm »

Is that the remote in the pic?

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #2 on:** 22 Dec 2009, 10:08 pm »

Yeah, trying to "will" it to move! I'm tinking, I'm tinking....

Bigfish · « **Reply #3 on:** 22 Dec 2009, 10:32 pm »

Pete:

I hope you won't mind but I just have to comment that this is one kick-butt little preamp. It is dead quiet with a separate power supply utilizing a 6X5GT Rectifier and preamp that uses your choice of 6SN7 or 12SN7 tubes with the flick of a switch. This little jewel is all about performance and it truly fits the category of being a giant killer - outperforming preamps costing much more. Jump on this one if Pete pulls the trigger.

Ken

armstdav · « **Reply #4 on:** 22 Dec 2009, 11:23 pm »

PM sent.

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #5 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 01:17 am »

Some photos and the tubes included. My favorite combo is the Westinghouse 6X5GT QT with Sylvania JAN CHS-6SN7W's. I'll include RCA 12somethings and a Philco 6X5GT.

Also available are:

Sylvania 6X5GT
BRIMAR 6X5GT
MULLARD EZ35 6X5GT GREAT BRITAIN
PAIR TUNG SOL 6SN7GTB
PAIR RAYTHEON 6SN7 GTB 122/125 AND 121/116
PAI RCA JAN CRC-12SX7-GT 6-04 AND 6-13

Most photographed table anywhere!!!

TRM · « **Reply #6 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 03:45 am »

I knew I should have waited until her birthday to buy that engagement ring

chadh · « **Reply #7 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 04:23 am »

Pete,

Do you offer in-home auditions for those in your area?

Chad

brashgordon · « **Reply #8 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 04:35 am »

These are great little pre-amps...

Would like to hear the complete list of items included if
you decide to sell

oneinthepipe · « **Reply #9 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 06:23 am »

Quote from: TRM on 23 Dec 2009, 03:45 am

I knew I should have waited until her birthday to buy that engagement ring

Then the ring could be considered a gift rather than consideration for performance of a contract.

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #10 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 08:03 am »

Quote from: chadh on 23 Dec 2009, 04:23 am

Pete,

Do you offer in-home auditions for those in your area?

Chad

Come over and pick it up today. I'm leaving 24th through 28th so you'd have time to play.

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #11 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 08:05 am »

Quote from: brashgordon on 23 Dec 2009, 04:35 am

These are great little pre-amps...

Would like to hear the complete list of items included if
you decide to sell

Everything shown in that first photo.

usp1 · « **Reply #12 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 03:05 pm »

So this is on A'gon now?

jtwrace · « **Reply #13 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 03:17 pm »

Quote from: usp1 on 23 Dec 2009, 03:05 pm

So this is on A'gon now?

This one is in Canada: http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1266761320&/Mapletree-Audio-4ASE-with-new-

usp1 · « **Reply #14 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 03:27 pm »

Ah...you are right. What a coincidence!

TRM · « **Reply #15 on:** 24 Dec 2009, 01:01 am »

Quote from: oneinthepipe on 23 Dec 2009, 06:23 am

Quote from: TRM on 23 Dec 2009, 03:45 am
I knew I should have waited until her birthday to buy that engagement ring

Then the ring could be considered a gift rather than consideration for performance of a contract.

flashback to first year contracts class...

oneinthepipe · « **Reply #16 on:** 24 Dec 2009, 05:37 am »

Quote from: jtwrace on 23 Dec 2009, 03:17 pm

Quote from: usp1 on 23 Dec 2009, 03:05 pm
So this is on A'gon now?

This one is in Canada: http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1266761320&/Mapletree-Audio-4ASE-with-new-

That is a two-piece system, though. Pete, or anyone, what is the difference in the two-piece and the three-piece, besides one more piece?

MaxCast · « **Reply #17 on:** 24 Dec 2009, 12:12 pm »

Quote from: oneinthepipe on 24 Dec 2009, 05:37 am

Quote from: jtwrace on 23 Dec 2009, 03:17 pm
Quote from: usp1 on 23 Dec 2009, 03:05 pm
So this is on A'gon now?

This one is in Canada: http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1266761320&/Mapletree-Audio-4ASE-with-new-

That is a two-piece system, though. Pete, or anyone, what is the difference in the two-piece and the three-piece, besides one more piece?

Pete's 3 piece system includes a switch box for adding and switching sources.
The 4a by itself looks to have a phono input and one other input.

Bigfish · « **Reply #18 on:** 24 Dec 2009, 12:54 pm »

If Pete had been interested in selling this a month ago I would have tried to work out a deal to swap his umbilical cord for a stock one. Chris of BPT made one for me but you guys thinking about this preamp - those Revelation Cords that Pete is including sold for around $175.00.

Ken

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #19 on:** 31 Dec 2009, 01:00 pm »

Now up for sale.

Including two sets of tubes.

My favorite combo is the Westinghouse 6X5GT QT with Sylvania JAN CHS-6SN7W's. I'll include RCA 12somethings (worn off) and a Philco 6X5GT.

Shipping is extra and I'll split the Paypal fee.