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themystical
29-01-2009, 22:11
This chinese 845 SET is without doubt one of the best built and best sounding chinese amp.....it will just not drive my speakers (admitedlly inefficient) to the full extent. I think I am stuck with solid state unless I can find something suitably high powered. (KT88 push-pull? Ideas welcome!)
So I am putting this up for sale for £500 including the original Shuguang 845's. I also have a pair of Golden Dragon Premium Metal 845's for £140 so a choice of valves there. I think because of its weight, it will have to be collected or exchanged at one of the Fests.
Mike
29-01-2009, 23:05
Hmmmm.... <rubs chin> :interesting:
Ali Tait
30-01-2009, 08:45
It's a very good amp Mike.I have one also.Built like a battleship.Go on,you know you want to! :)
themystical
30-01-2009, 14:01
Special price for you too Mike!
Well i have take into consideration that this amp plays its best with the KT88's that YOU gave me.
Or is thsi some clever ploy to get your KT88's back?:eyebrows:
Mike
30-01-2009, 14:15
Or is this some clever ploy to get your KT88's back?:eyebrows:

Not at all, you're more than welcome to them. :)

Tempting as it is, I'd have to part with my WD88XL in order to afford it, and I'll probably end up regretting doing that.
Real life spare cash needs to be squirreled away to sort out my vinyl front end ATM, thanks to Empire going down the pan and taking a chunk of my cash with them! :(

I'll do a bit more 'chin rubbing' though....;)


Cheers...
Mike
30-01-2009, 21:09
Still tempted, may be time for a change. Decisions, decisions. Arrrrgh! :confused:
Ali Tait
30-01-2009, 21:45
Don't know if you've heard the WAD 300bpse Mike,but the Liang comfortably outperforms it if thats any kind of benchmark for you.That kit as you know was the most expensive W(A)D have ever sold.
Mike
30-01-2009, 21:48
The only WAD300B I've heard was Tony's PP at Chester. Liked it a lot! :)
Marco
30-01-2009, 21:48
Don't know if you've heard the WAD 300bpse Mike,but the Liang comfortably outperforms it...


Mmm... Much as I rate the Liang (and think Mystical's will be worth the asking price) I'm not sure I agree with that statement - it's a bit too sweeping, Ali, and doesn't take into account all the variables.

However, a seller's thread isn't the place for a debate such as this :)

Marco.

P.S me too, Mike - lots with a capital 'L'!
Clive
30-01-2009, 22:18
The original WAD 300B PP is a very different animal to the WAD 300B PSE.
Marco
30-01-2009, 22:25
Indeed. Which one is Greg's and Tony's? Both are excellent!

Marco.
aquapiranha
30-01-2009, 22:52
This it??

http://www.lampizator.eu/AMPLIFIERS/CHINA/lu-845-l2189.jpg

Lovely! good luck with the sale!
Prince of Darkness
30-01-2009, 23:08
Indeed. Which one is Greg's and Tony's? Both are excellent!

Marco.

Don't know about Tony's, but I am pretty sure Greg's is a replica of the original WAD push pull (not the monoblocks).:)
Clive
30-01-2009, 23:11
I don't know about Tony's either but for sure the 300B PP original design is what Greg's is. It's actually a clone but all the better for it.
Mike
30-01-2009, 23:12
Sounds like the same as Tony's then. His is in here: http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1814
Mike
30-01-2009, 23:14
Oh, what the hell!

Avinash, you have PM.

:)
Ali Tait
30-01-2009, 23:32
Marco I owned the WAD 300b pse for several years,so not really a sweeping statement for me having had exensive experience with both amps.I also own a WAD 300b PP (original) and yes,it is a completely different beast.
Ali Tait
30-01-2009, 23:43
Forgot to say,yes,Tony's and Greg's are the original PP.WAD also did a later version in monoblock form looking the same as the PSE.You could buy a conversion kit at the time to turn your PSE into a PP.
themystical
31-01-2009, 10:28
Now going to a good home!
John
01-02-2009, 10:41
(admitedlly inefficient) to the full extent. I think I am stuck with solid state unless I can find something suitably high powered. (KT88 push-pull? Ideas welcome!)


How much are you looking to spend on the power amp I really like my SAC KT88 Glowmaster It eaisly out performs my old Gamut D200 in every department but sure there are loads of others worth a try too
themystical
01-02-2009, 12:10
How much are you looking to spend on the power amp I really like my SAC KT88 Glowmaster It eaisly out performs my old Gamut D200 in every department but sure there are loads of others worth a try too

Thanks John...had a quick look at the SAC KT88....looks really well built but a tad pricey at £1700. At one time I was convinced that paying more meant better sound quality and wouldn't baulk at paying X grand for kit. My more recent experience especially after listening to some of the kit at Chesterfest and Owston seems to suggest otherwise!
Views anyone?
John
01-02-2009, 12:59
Yes agree price not always the best guide good luck with your search
themystical
28-11-2013, 21:39
I am putting up my second Mr Liang up for sale so PM me if anyone is interested. This one comes with all of the packaging which I think I have up in the loft.
themystical
02-12-2013, 17:53
Great way to experience the great 845 valve.
themystical
03-12-2013, 19:50
Bump
themystical
05-12-2013, 15:59
Price reduction to £450
themystical
07-12-2013, 20:16
Further price reduction to £400!
loo
07-12-2013, 23:07
Hi, I will take it at that price
where are you?
cheers Paul
themystical
08-12-2013, 16:00
Now sold. Thanks for the interest.