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Frankyc2003
31-08-2013, 17:22
Hi everyone here is up for grabs my well looked after and loved MC2006 valve phonostage.
Due to more downsizing and clearing up the Hifi cupboard...
I am the second owner from new, and it is a genuine EU/UK voltage model (230v)
It is very similar cosmetically to the Icon Audio PS3, and I would argue that it is on the par performance wise.
It has volume control, so you can hook it up directly to your power amp.
It supports both MM and MC.
It comes as a 2 box package, PSU and Pre Amp linked by an umbilical.
The unit has been overhauled by Peter at Deco Audio about 10 months ago.
Some capacitors have been added to accommodate super low output MC (Audio Note IO for example).
I have also removed the standard unit covers to let the unit run cool, and enjoy the beautiful glow of the valves.

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I have used it with a wide range of cartridges, namely Blue point Special 3 sumiko, Lyra Clavis, Ortofon Rondo Bronze, Dynavector 17d3.
All to wonderful effect!

Specifications can be found here
http://www.mingda.co.uk/mc2006.html
Just pointing out that my version doesn't have the input transformers as described on the UK website, because it is an older original model.

Valve compliment is basic, a few Chinese 12ax7, and 3 nice NOS cv4024, that's it. So you will be able to start valve rolling straight away!

It comes with the extra panels and screws for each units, but unfortunately no original boxes.
So on this basis it is COLLECTION ONLY, from SW LONDON. Demos are welcome on my SET system.

Price is 600 GPB.

Cash on collection, or Paypal if necessary.

Any questions please PM me!

Thanks!

Frankyc2003
05-09-2013, 07:19
Before I hit the Bay this Sunday with this superb all valve phonostage, let me offer this for a limited period at

525 GBP

Surely a vinyl lover here will be tempted!

Frankyc2003
07-09-2013, 10:07
On Ebay now thanks to no insertion fee ...

Frankyc2003
09-09-2013, 10:25
On eBay at a bargain price of

£ 399

This is a lot of Phonostage for that price to be honest!