davis419b Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 These are very rare ! They are 25 wpc class A mono blocks in perfect condition. Price $2,300 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Nice.... they look like a Valve rollers dream 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis419b Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 I have never changed anything ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finallygotmyheresies Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Schu said: Nice.... they look like a Valve rollers dream 2 hours ago, davis419b said: I have never changed anything ! I do not believe he was trying to imply that you had. Nice amps, I'm sure they sound wonderful. What preamp did you use with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis419b Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 8 minutes ago, finallygotmyheresies said: I do not believe he was trying to imply that you had. Nice amps, I'm sure they sound wonderful. What preamp did you use with them? I know exactly what he was talking about. My point is I never change any of the tubes out in all my tube amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 ^ :facepalm: those amps look quite lovely. GLWS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis419b Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 Thank You Schu ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 I wish I had the cash to buy another pair. These are stellar amps. Perfect for Klipsch speakers. SSH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis419b Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 I have the original boxes for these so it will be safe to ship ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis419b Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMcGowan Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 What tubes do these run? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis419b Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 13 hours ago, KeithMcGowan said: What tubes do these run? You have a PM ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 These may have been the pinnacle of Mark's creations. Would have loved to have heard a pair of them, they are beautiful amps. Bruce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis419b Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 Thank You Bruce they are fantastic amps ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 16 hours ago, Marvel said: These may have been the pinnacle of Mark's creations. Would have loved to have heard a pair of them, they are beautiful amps. You just might be right! These amps don't get mentioned much anymore. I think it is primarily because there were very few made. But make no mistake, these are some of the best amplifiers out there. I have a pair and they may be the best sounding amps I've ever owned. I've actually thought to myself in the past, if my house caught on fire, what would be the list of things I'd try to take with me and these amps made that short list. However, I've had to rethink that because they are not easily carried and are not close to an exit door. I can't remember the exact power output, but it is either 20 or 25 WPC -- way more than enough power to run our efficient speakers. pCAT stands for Pure Class-A Triode. When Mark designed these amps, the goal was to have a mid-range that would match SET but with a bit more power. Having owned SET amps, I think his goal was met. I recall several years ago several forum members gathered somewhere in the Bay Area to compare amplifiers. The consensus seemed to be that the best sounding amps were a close call between the pCATs and Welborne Labs Moondogs (3.5 wpc SET). Those results should be posted somewhere on this forum. I would be buying these amps if I didn't already have a pair and let me say that I haven't completely ruled that out but I do need to resist the temptation. Whoever buys these amps is going to be very, very happy. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Don, if you accidentally shipped me these instead of my Academy that would be fine. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis419b Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 17 minutes ago, wuzzzer said: Don, if you accidentally shipped me these instead of my Academy that would be fine. 😂 As much as they weigh I would have known the difference ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 On 12/1/2018 at 2:08 PM, JMON said: The consensus seemed to be that the best sounding amps were a close call between the pCATs and Welborne Labs Moondogs (3.5 wpc SET). Those results should be posted somewhere on this forum. Since I own a pair of the Moondogs (plus a JMA Merlin), I feel a bit better now... I would like to get in touch with Mark, but haven't been able to locate him. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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