Morgan Audio

[Fatcat40s]

Excited today as Robin Stephens (Morgan Audios designer )is bringing my new Valve Pre amp and modding the Deva 300 to act as power amp...

Hes tweaked the Pre to suit my system of AE Linear 3 speakers and my Rel Sub

Also hes bringing a Deva 500 Power amp for me to try.

I just love the Deva....I spent ages auditioning amps and in the end I took a risk and bought this blind after taking advice from Robin.

A heads up here, Robin still has a few NOS 300s left for sale..ones on ebay at the moment...

Im just hoping he doesnt get stuck in the snow...:(

[Fatcat40s]

Robins been and gone

Im now the proud owner of a Deva 500 Valve Pre amp with my Deva 300 Integrated acting as power amp and getting ready to put my order in for one of Robins Deva 500 Power amps

He brought one with him and it was in the words of Jazz Club.....Nice...:)

The one he brought was a part built one and to be honnest it was finished I would have bought it.

Just got to give the Pre some burn in time, some vocals sound a bit edgy but Im sure this will improve with use

John

[jandl100]

Yep, I've had a few Morgan bits - a 500 valve pre, a 300 integrated and a chunky bespoke power amp.

Really really nice sounding kit - way beyond its price point, imo. Enjoy! :thumbsup:

[Fatcat40s]

I was so impressed I rang Robin last night and Ive ordered a new 500 Power amp.:)

Cant wait...

[seoirse2002]

Ive been using the Deva 300 for a few weks now since getting it from him complete with phono stage and I love it!
He is a very nice man to deal with,and went to a lot of trouble for me.I will be getting the power amp from him as well very soon. Glad to see others here appreciate this great amp.

[chris@panteg]

Sounds interesting , I'm curious that you're using a rel sub with the Linear3's ? I find the bass to be fairly prodigious with mine .

[Fatcat40s]

I was given the Strata and when I mentioned it to Robin he suggested using it by filtering out the very low bass frequencies and directing it to the sub giving the Deva 300 an easier life.

Im still playing with the settings, the pre has 2 sets of outputs one filtered one not so I can revert back to normal if needed.

Im also playing with my set up and Ive just taken the X10 tube buffer out and added some Mark Grant cables and thats changed the sound again

Just using my MTV Unplugged CD and its sounding very good indeed...

[chris@panteg]

I was given the Strata and when I mentioned it to Robin he suggested using it by filtering out the very low bass frequencies and directing it to the sub giving the Deva 300 an easier life.

Im still playing with the settings, the pre has 2 sets of outputs one filtered one not so I can revert back to normal if needed.

Im also playing with my set up and Ive just taken the X10 tube buffer out and added some Mark Grant cables and thats changed the sound again

Just using my MTV Unplugged CD and its sounding very good indeed...

I see , how do you like the 3's , not bad speakers , i ended up preferring them over my old Snell J's with my CA740A , just seemed a happier match , the Snells being much happier with Valve amps .

[Fatcat40s]

I love the 3s, I have a pair of AE100s as well but the 3s with the alloy cones are more zingey which I like, make my Kef Q5s sound dead in comparison.

I did try a Puresound A30 with them but it didnt work..:)

I keep poping up the stairs to my room and it seems to be getting better as things are burning in....:)

[chris@panteg]

I love the 3s, I have a pair of AE100s as well but the 3s with the alloy cones are more zingey which I like, make my Kef Q5s sound dead in comparison.

I did try a Puresound A30 with them but it didnt work..:)

I keep poping up the stairs to my room and it seems to be getting better as things are burning in....:)

:) The Puresound A30 would most likely be a dream match for the Snells , is your system up in the attic per chance ?

[Fatcat40s]

We took advantage of cheap builders 2 yrs ago and built above the garage.:)

This is now our HT and music room, not ideal at 7m long by 2.5 wide but its all Ive got..lol

[jandl100]

Sounds interesting , I'm curious that you're using a rel sub with the Linear3's ? I find the bass to be fairly prodigious with mine .

The Morgan 300 doesn't have the sassiest or fruitiest deep-bass - according to Robin he designed it with standmount speakers in mind, iirc - I'd imagine a well integrated subwoofer would work well. :thumbsup:

[chris@panteg]

The Morgan 300 doesn't have the sassiest or fruitiest deep-bass - according to Robin he designed it with standmount speakers in mind, iirc - I'd imagine a well integrated subwoofer would work well. :thumbsup:

Thanks Jerry

It's not a pipe and slippers amp is it ;)

[jandl100]

Nope, Robin Stephens doesn't seem to think that music replay should be laid back and smoothed over - that's why I like his kit so much!

So much kit seems to extract the musical excitement from recordings .. that's not been on the agenda for the several items of Morgan electronics I've owned.
Good stuff! :)

[Fatcat40s]

Id describe it as "being in the music".

So many amps Ive tried sap the life out of it with this I can feel the music, its got punch....

Just been listening to Japan Quiet Life the new Red Vinyl release.....ahhhhhh

Just need to see if Mark Grant will make me some very short interconnects from Pre to Power.....:)

[chris@panteg]

Id describe it as "being in the music".

So many amps Ive tried sap the life out of it with this I can feel the music, its got punch....

Just been listening to Japan Quiet Life the new Red Vinyl release.....ahhhhhh

Just need to see if Mark Grant will make me some very short interconnects from Pre to Power.....:)

Sounds great , I was just trying to make joke :)

I can see you're a happy bunny with this amp , very happy for you.

[Fatcat40s]

Can I just add IMO its Robin and people like him who are so passionate about what they do who need our support, cracking service, cracking products and so on and so on...

Robin drove down in the ice and snow on Sat to install the new amp and mod my 300. You just dont get service like that... I made sure I gave him more money that he wanted...

Just had to say....:)

[richrpd]

I've just taken delivery of a 300s yesterday but only had time to plug it in and make sure it worked. The few minutes I heard sounded great, I would be very interested to hear what effect the 500 power amp has. I am using Neat Mystique II and they are not that efficient so I am a bit concerned that the 300 will have enough power on it's own.
I am going to have a proper listen tonight and see what it can do

[Fatcat40s]

Another one of Robins Classics

The 300 is stunning but then again I only sit 4-4ft from my speakers and they are sensitive.

We tried the 500 and it was different again in my system, it was bringing the mid range.

I liked it a lot, got a good price off Robin so I put my order in.

Robin has modded my 300 to act as power amp (reversible) at the moment until the 500 Power arrives.

Morgan imo are an untapped treasure in hifi...if you like your music forward and full of life then buy whilst you can...

John

[Fatcat40s]

Forgot to add the Valve Pre Amp has added more gain...before the 300 on its own would be at 54 on the vol control, with the pre its 25 on the control.

JOhn

[richrpd]

Has your power amp arrived yet John & if so what effect has it had? I have sent my amp back to Robin to have a phono stage added my other half likes listening to vinyl but we need to keep boxes to a minimum so an external one is no good

[Fatcat40s]

Robin turned up with my new power amp today:)

First he had to replace some fuses in the pre as due to me switching it off and on the 1amp fuse had popped so in went some 2amp fuses, Robin recomends leaving the pre switched on 24/7

The power amp was connected and powered on taking out the curcuit breaker for the extension......some current draw on this baby

Reset the breaker and off we went but something wasnt right, seems a resistor was faulty and Robin has taken it back to sort out

But in the meantime my 300 is now reverted to Intergrated so I can listen to some sweet music

Robin rang tonight to confirm a resistor problem and hes fixed it but running it before coming back:doh:

A heads up for Morgan fans, Robin has just finished another Deva 300....keep watching a certain auction site..:)

John

[Fatcat40s]

Im now the proud owner of a Deva 500 Power amp.....:)

Now off to listen..will report back later...:)

[Fatcat40s]

???? Am I missing something here

[jandl100]

I don't think it's you that's missing anything, John - but someone else seems to be a few cards short of a full deck! :eyebrows:

[seoirse2002]

yea,a sandwich short of a picnic

[richrpd]

I've now got my 300 back complete with Phono Stage so it's time to add a few more thoughts. This probably won't be the best description you've ever read as I'm more a lurker than a poster and this is the first time I've actually felt I could input something that probably hasn't been said before or that 90% of the forum users wont allready know.
This amp really brings out the details in the music, whilst it's certainly not pipe and slippers I definitely wouldn't call it harsh, it certainly improves as well once it's warmed up. I only had it for a very short time before sending it back to Robin to get the phono stage fitted. (I am now in receipt of extra brownie points as my other half is now able to play her black frisbees)
It has replaced an old HK6550 which I really liked but the Morgan really brings out extra detail in the music and I can hear things that I couldn't with the HK. I play the drums (badly) and listening to The Black Keys Chulahoma you can almost tell what size the cymbals are as they are being played. Although the bass isn't quite as punchy as the HK there's no shortage of it and is detailed enough that you can actually pick out the tone of the kick drum.
If I'm picky it could probably do with having a little more midrange but this may improve over time, if not I would have no hesitation in buying a 500 power amp if this improves it as per 'Fat Cat's' post above. Not because it really needs it or doesn't sound great as it is, but for the money any benefit reaped would be well worthwhile for the bargain prices of these amps.
Lastly another thumbs up for Robin who is a thoroughly decent genuinely helpfull chap:thumbsup:

[seoirse2002]

totally agree,
I got my amp from Robin at Xmas complete with phono stage and agree that it sounds much better after about half an hour...although I have to say that Robin recommended I leave it always on,but due to safety reasons,I switch off at night.What I normally do now is switch it on and leave it playing on low volume pretty much all day,so when I want to really listen,its all well warmed up,but its also being played in and getting better...funny you should mention HK as I have a HK 930 twin power wired up as well via one of the Stan beresford audio routers,so I can switch amps and speakers at the touch of a button as I prefer the HK for certain music,so I have the best of both worlds.Fact is,I do like a better bass specially at low volume,so although I run the HK at flat settings,I like to use the contour switch on it at low volume...Im one of those "let your ears decide" types,so if I like what I hear,that suits me fine...Id still be interested to know if adding the power amp will increase the bass as Ive been thinking about for a while now...I have an Inca Tech power amp,so maybe Ill try that with it.

[richrpd]

I'd be interested to see what using the inca as a power sounds like as well George

[Martyn Miles]

There is a Deva 30 amplifier on eBay.
This is the first time I had come across the make, and an Internet search directed me here.

[wulisu]

Hi guys
Is anybody has a contact with Robin its look like the email which I have got doesn't work anymore.

[richrpd]

Hi guys
Is anybody has a contact with Robin its look like the email which I have got doesn't work anymore.

You could try this number, website no longer works so doesn't look promising :-( Tel: +44(0)151 324 0716

[wulisu]

You could try this number, website no longer works so doesn't look promising :-( Tel: +44(0)151 324 0716
Unfortunately number doesn't work.😕

[Spectral Morn]

Companies House say still active. If the same company details here https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/02977879