Rawson built Aleph Mini J clone * Sold *I recently purchased two Tim Rawson built amplifiers. An Aleph Mini J clone and a F5 clone.
This was done to audition inexpensive, but quality sounding amplifiers for a bedroom 2
channel system. After spending time listening to both amps ...and comparing them to
my 38 w/ch Promitheus RCA50 push/pull monoblocks, I have decided to keep the F5
clone. This is because the F5 clone stands more in contrast to my main (tube based)
sytem.
This Aleph Mini J clone is based on a single-ended, Class A, voltage source amplifier.
It outputs 25 w/ch into 8 ohms, with 20 db of gain. It has a 242 K ohm input impedance
and pairs very well with tube preamps. I found the following component pathway to work
best in my system... DAC --> TVC --> tube buffer --> Aleph Mini J clone. It has a very
musical, slightly warm/neutral sound. While it doesn't have quite the bloom and decay of
a tube amplifier, it does have better attack and clarity. It also has much better bass
control. This is a fine sounding amplifier. I experienced zero listener fatigue with this
amp. If it didn't sound so similar to the tube monoblocks I already own, I would keep it...
The previous owner described it as built with a Hammond EI transformer and "the better
Aleph J boards". The case is industrial looking and made of all aluminum. This amp does
run hot (although the F5 clone runs hotter) ...because of it's Class A design and because
of aluminum's good heat dissipation. It is highly recommended that this amp receive good
ventilation. There was absolutely no 'hum' noted while I listened to this amplifier.
Price is $275 USD + actual shipping costs. (This is the same amount I paid for the amplifier)
Acceptable methods of payment are PayPal (+transaction fees) or USPS money order.
If you wish to purchase, please send me a PM.
I will answer questions related to the amplifier itself (as best I can) here in this thread.
No power cord or manual came with this amplifier, so none are supplied with this sale.
The amplifier is double boxed, extremely well padded and sealed tight with gratuitous
amounts of packaging tape for shipping.
Parcel ships from: Ohio 43082
Parcel dimensions: 13.5" W x 13.5" H x 16.5" L
Parcel weight: 23 lbs. 1.5 oz.
Buyer may choose the parcel courier they wish from: UPS, FedEx, DHL and USPS.
Please use the links below to assist in estimating the shipping costs.
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