MastersounD BoX - 35 watts of single ended power for 1.490,00€

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A few articles are hitting the internet now and I feel the need to 'announce' it somewhat to our members. MastersounD's new integrated amplifier, the BoX, is hitting the European market this month with other markets to follow shortly thereafter. While this amplifier holds true to the single ended designs MastersounD is known for, the chassis is a far cry from what has been released thus far. I've never been one to like enclosed tube amps, but I think they did a wonderful job on this one with the window on the front.

Power will be provided by three el34 per channel, producing 35 watts of parallel single ended power. It will also include a phono input and four other line level inputs. Best of all is the price - for those in Europe, you get all of this for an incredible price of 1.490,00€.

http://hifipickup.it/mastersound-box/

 

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I'm wondering if SE EL84 would have been better?

 

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EL-34 is very specific for home audio, especially in pentode mode.

 

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EL-34 is very specific for home audio, especially in pentode mode.

Better than other triode tubes like 300b 2a3 845 211 & GM70?

 

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I'm wondering if SE EL84 would have been better?

Disclaimer: I no longer officially represent MastersounD.

I think you are missing the point of this design. This is meant to be an ‘every man’ type of design, providing substantial single ended power in an integrated that can be afforded by many enthusiasts and also power many more speakers than simply high efficiency ones. This amp also deals well with multiple driver configurations that I’ve found other, more expensive and higher quality amplifiers in the line to struggle with.

This is an entry point into their amplifiers that is intended to generate the enthusiasm to continue up the line and build around their amplifier topology as consumers grow. An el84 amplifier could not have done this.

 

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Better than other triode tubes like 300b 2a3 845 211 & GM70?

No, on the contrary, it is a tube for guitar amplifiers.

 

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No, on the contrary, it is a tube for guitar amplifiers.

Ok thanks! What amplification do you use?

 

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Disclaimer: I no longer officially represent MastersounD.

I think you are missing the point of this design. This is meant to be an ‘every man’ type of design, providing substantial single ended power in an integrated that can be afforded by many enthusiasts and also power many more speakers than simply high efficiency ones. This amp also deals well with multiple driver configurations that I’ve found other, more expensive and higher quality amplifiers in the line to struggle with.

This is an entry point into their amplifiers that is intended to generate the enthusiasm to continue up the line and build around their amplifier topology as consumers grow. An el84 amplifier could not have done this.

Ok gotcha! Thanks for clarifying!

 

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Ok thanks! What amplification do you use?

I have several tube amplifiers.

Tube amps and pre-amplifiers to order - Sound Design Atelier

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For all occasions.

 

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I have several tube amplifiers.

Tube amps and pre-amplifiers to order - Sound Design Atelier

Production of sound systems for individual needs. More than 50 devices have been manufactured. Production experience since 2006. Worldwide delivery.

sound-design-atelier.com

For all occasions.

Which ones gets used the most?

 

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Which ones gets used the most?

I prefer SE amplifiers. All amplifiers play any music material very well. 811 I like more analytical, 6C33C reproduces the sound more energetically, my son likes it. These are amplifiers for every day. 811 + 6?33? gives the sound of a live concert, the atmosphere of the hall is felt. I have not heard such a sound from other tubes. I do not listen to the device often, only when there is a lot of free time.

 

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I too prefer SE amps. I finally found solid state I thought was better and affordable in the Norma gear. If you want something you can leave on I highly recommend their products. Image weight, organic sound, incredible spatial presentation and clarity are all there.

 

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I too prefer SE amps. I finally found solid state I thought was better and affordable in the Norma gear. If you want something you can leave on I highly recommend their products. Image weight, organic sound, incredible spatial presentation and clarity are all there.

I never heard of Norma amps? Is this an abbreviation? Please give me full name so I can Google it

 

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I prefer SE amplifiers. All amplifiers play any music material very well. 811 I like more analytical, 6C33C reproduces the sound more energetically, my son likes it. These are amplifiers for every day. 811 + 6?33? gives the sound of a live concert, the atmosphere of the hall is felt. I have not heard such a sound from other tubes. I do not listen to the device often, only when there is a lot of free time.

Yes, I heard BAT gear long time ago using 6C33C. But never tried as no balance preamp. Nice clear view into the music. Nice sweet sound. Not familiar with 811 tube though. I know of 805/845 or 211. And prefer 300b driving them. But some say its more mellow that's why your son prefer 6C33C.

 

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Nor

I never heard of Norma amps? Is this an abbreviation? Please give me full name so I can Google it

Normaudio.com

 

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Nor


Normaudio.com

Ok thanks!