jbsl Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Well last month I took a 10 day vacation to Japan knowing it would strech my finaces and after I got back I would have to sell some equipment. I use my home theater more than two channel listening so I decided to sell these pieces. So I am going to sell the Transcendent Sound Ground Grid tube preamp and my Welborne Labs 2A3 SET Moondgos monoblocks. The Moondogs are 3 watts but some people claim they are 2.5 some say 3.5 so I'll go with 3 watts. If you are interested in the Moondogs and have never used SET amps before then read my review of the amps it can help you get an idea if these amps might work for you or not. http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/thread/702243.aspx The Ground Grid tube preamp I am sending to Erik on Monday so he can give it a tune up and make sure everything is working. When I bought the Moondogs they were delivered to Erik and he checked them out and tuned them up for me. $1250 for the Moondogs I'll cover shipping $350 for the Ground Grid tube preamp I'll cover shipping For both $1500 I'll cover shipping This is the first tube preamp and amp combo that I have liked but I owe I owe this stuff has to go. The rest of the year I will have to really focus on paying off bills so maybe next year I can try some more tube gear. you can contact me at www.jbsl@ev1.net it would be better to send a email but I'll start checking my private messages daily. I'll leave them open to forum members for two weeks and then I'll post on Audiogon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painful Reality Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 The Moondogs are 3 watts but some people claim they are 2.5 some say 3.5 so I'll go with 3 watts. Those who claim the Moondogs are 2.5 W wouldn't know their *** from an hole in the ground. Now is there a big difference between 2.5W and 3.5 W? It's another story... End of story. Don't go for an averaged value. The Moondog, if unmodified. is 3.5 W. If used with KR tubes, the famous "transistor in a bottle" POS, these might even go closer to 4.5W (one might be happier with a Krell, you'll get 300W for the same type of sound). BTW, your asking price is more than fair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Hmmmm.... I might be interested in these. I've got Wrights now, and wouldn't mind comparing the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 Are you thinking about just the Moondogs or also the Ground Grid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z4! Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Can you post pics of the Moondogs...even if they are already spoken for? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 Marvel has already sent me a email so I will put him first in line for the Moondogs with JMON second in line. Posting some pics. Ground Grid still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jbsl Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 The Ground Grid may not be as purty as the Moondogs but it does make them sound really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazman Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 last one I love the maple bases. Do the Moondogs have the Welborne Labs Ultimate Upgrade option? The price you're asking suggest they do not. Nevertheless, the price your're asking is a bargain. Klipsch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 I hate to admit it but I am not sure. The tech side of tube gear is over my head. They were mailed to Erik first and he checked them out and tuned them up so he might be able to let you know. I've used them with my Luxman with very good results also. If it was not for the credit cards I would keep them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev313 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Oh my old Moondogs. Sometimes I'm really sorry I sold those. Put me in line and let me know. I would love to get them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 You are 3rd in line for em kev313. I hate to lose them but I have to pay of the bills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevmosmith Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 I think that is a really good deal on a greta sounding preamp. They usually sell on Audiogon for around $500 - plus if Erik is giving it a once over you can rest assured it will work perfectly. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Are you thinking about just the Moondogs or also the Ground Grid? I was only thinking about the Moondogs, but then realized it wasn't much more for the GG as well, so I'd probably be interested in both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Mandaville Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 We had discussed possible coupling cap upgrades, if desired, but their former builder had already installed Jensen oils in those positions, as well as included his preference for resistors. I did not make notes on what type of sockets were used (the Teflon option IMO is a little expensive, but nice). These were a great sounding pair of Moondogs. Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Mandaville Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 " "transistor in a bottle" POS," Hah, good one! Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SET12 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Erik, Are those Jensens Copper Foil and Oils or just paper and oil? theres a huge differance here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 We had discussed possible coupling cap upgrades, if desired, but their former builder had already installed Jensen oils in those positions, as well as included his preference for resistors. I did not make notes on what type of sockets were used (the Teflon option IMO is a little expensive, but nice). These were a great sounding pair of Moondogs. Erik Thanks for the info, Erik. I can hardly wait. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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