Schu Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I am selling my Eastern Electric Minimax Tube Preamp... this is truly a giant killer and works very well for both tube amplifiers and solid state amplifiers. I ran this with my Class D monoblocks for several weeks before I got my Tube amp and it raised the quality of the sound stage considerably. I would place the sound at around 80-85% of the NBS for about 1/3 the price. This is a single ended zero feedback preamp with the shortest possible signal path... nothing in the way of the sound. Very big power supply for a small package. In it's final configuration with upgraded tubes, it is extremely dimensional and quite good... much much better than it's price point lets on as they retail for around $1100. I am including a base tube set which includes 1-6x4 rectifier and 2-12au7's... one 12au7 is a follower and the second is the output. when rolling you need only really change the one output 12au7 though you can taylor the sound by changing both. I ran it with different 2au7's in each spot to get the best sound in my system. I also have an upgraded tube set for this preamp that really was the pinnacle of clarity and dimension for an additional price. This consists of 1-Eico Mullard 6x4, 1-Siemens Silver Plate 12au7, 1-Eico Mullard 12au7. I have $120 in these tubes and could that price if sold separately. I would include those tubes for $75 (you would have two complete sets of tubes). there are two very small "knicks" in the volume knob as seen in the pictures... it never bothered me as performance is more important. I am looking for $550 shipped to any place in the continental USA or best offer. Friends and Family or +3% for pay pal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogwylde09 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Really dig the P2P wiring Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Or best offer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomac Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Had one of these several years ago and really enjoyed it. I think there's a great deal to be had here, especially with the extra tubes. Excellent offering from a long time Forum vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 willing to entertain offers within reason... no trades. Unless you happen to have General electric 350b tubes in nos condition +cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinsweber Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Great pre... good luck with the sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogwylde09 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Yes, good looking preamp, I'd jump if my MC20 wasn't being rebuilt. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogwylde09 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Did have a question about it though. Is it US made? The " High Quality Audio" label on the transformer. Surprised to see it was not Edcor, Hammond or ClassicTone.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 no it is not... Eastern Electric is Chinese Company. Fairly well known and respected here in the USA... and very well reviewed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Bump for a great low cost entry into tube preamp world. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Price drop to $550 + shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogwylde09 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Now you have me interested in the Eastern Electric monoblocksSent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Not positive but don't think those have been available for some time. I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 A few more days and its off to ebay... will entertain offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Schu Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Price dropped to 550$ shipped in OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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