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Tercel II phono stage

Juicy Music Super Merlin

VRD's…

Juicy Music Super Merlin tube preamplifier with walnut wood panels. In my opinion, this was one of the best sounding preamps ever built by Mark Deneen, and I've owned the Peach, Blueberry and BBX. The Super Merlin is the one I chose to keep. It's in excellent condition with no issues or flaws. Auricap capacitors made by Audience. 6H30 Electro Harmonix gold pin super tube with low hours included. NOS SER Sweedish made 6X4 tube rectifier included as well. Tubes are fresh with very low hours. The preamp has never presented me with any issues over the years and is still as quiet as it was when brand new. $1000 Juicy Music Tercel II phono preamp with Cream (both MM and MC capability). I have used this both with MM carts and MC carts with great results. Walnut wood base. It still looks like new. Tubes are a pair of Valvo ECC81 (12AT7's) and a Mullard ECC83(12AX7). Manual included. $1000 The VRD’s I had for sale I’m going to keep for the time being. All prices are net to me. Local pickup is available in north/central FL area. Buyer is responsible for shipping charges. Please feel free to reach out to me for more detailed pics.

I have had a Juicy Music Super Merlin preamp for a long time and never had an issue with the volume or gain pots. I believe mine are Alps Blue Velvet, if I’m not mistaken.

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You could send it to Craig at NOS Valves, as I’m sure he’d be willing to repair this and give your unit a check up.

I second the above comment. The MC30’s are tube rectified, unlike the MC225. They also use a different family of output tubes. I wouldn’t say which model I preferred, as I own them both. They are just different sounding amps, both equally wonderful in my experience. Good luck with your search.

Now that was fast! Congrats to the buyer and seller.

Those are gorgeous! Someone local will be thrilled with these.

It was sold. Thanks for the suggestion though.

I’ve got a “Super Merlin” myself. Great little preamp. It’s like a standard Merlin, but Mark beefed up the power supply and used higher end capacitors. I use it with a Tercel II phono stage and a pair of VRD’s. I’ve always wondered how many Merlins and Super Merlins were made. Anyway, good luck with your sale. Always wanted to hear the PCats.

SOLD

I sent you a PM

Still available for anyone interested. Great sounding amp.

I have a Juicy Music “Super Merlin” tube line stage and matching Tercel II phono stage. Although I don’t really want to sell either, I might could be talked out of them for the right price. PM me if interested.

Yes indeed. Thanks.

Still available. Lots of interest but no one has pulled the trigger yet.

Good morning guys. Thanks to fellow members for adding some details in the comments. I listed this for sale late last night; I should have put the details in the listing for those unfamiliar. I'll do that now... The amp is rated at 45 watts/channel ultra-linear and 30 watts/channel in triode. It is indeed switchable on the fly with toggle switches just behind the outside small signal 12AU7 tubes. If you look closely at the last picture you will see the switches. Let me know if you have further questions.

NOS Valves VRD Stereo amplifier for sale in good condition. Great sounding amp, for those unfamiliar. 45 watts/channel ultra-linear and 30 watts/channel in triode. It is switchable on the fly with toggle switches just behind the outside small signal tubes. The previous owner labeled the tube positions with a label maker, and I decided to leave them. They will easily peel off if you so desire. I am including a new quad of Electro-Harmonix KT-88's with about 20 hours on them. The rectifiers are new production Ruby 5AR4's, the 12AU7's are JJ's and the 12AX7's are Electro-Harmonix. I do have a copy of the manual. The last pic shows a couple dings on the transformer covers behind where the output tubes sit. SOLD

Sorry to hear this news. He was a help to so many and will be missed. Rest In Peace.

I can also highly recommend dealing with the original poster A1UC. I’ve purchased several pieces of gear from him and always first class across the board. You won’t be disappointed. Go for it.