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walpurgis
11-07-2018, 15:53
Finally selling this scarce little gem. My Monarchy Audio SM-70 Pure Class A power amplifier. In good condition and sounding absolutely marvellous. Cosmetically near mint, but has the odd very minor mark. The last photo shows a tiny mark to the top of the facia, which is barely visible.

It delivers a very punchy 25 watts per channel and really brings my big Tannoys to life. It works beautifully with valve pre-amps, although I've lately been running it with a passive pre-amp. This also works just fine, as does a TVC.

The sound is ultra transparent and lucid with no grain at all and there is plenty of grip, giving excellent bass control.

I'm asking £465 including delivery (UK mainland), no offers thanks. Payment to be via PayPal please. PM me if interested.

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Bigman80
11-07-2018, 16:03
Can we get a pic with the lid off geoff?
walpurgis
11-07-2018, 16:07
Can we get a pic with the lid off geoff?

What, and have you building a clone? ;)


I'll see what I can do.

By the way. This amp is not to be confused with the SM-70 Pro, which is not as good (I've had both).
Bigman80
11-07-2018, 16:09
Haha, no Geoff. I am incredibly tempted by this. I have wanted to try Class A for some time and this looks to fit the bill. Just wanted to see it's guts.
What, and have you building a clone? ;)


I'll see what I can do.

By the way. This amp is not to be confused with the SM-70 Pro, which is not as good (I've had both).
walpurgis
11-07-2018, 16:16
Haha, no Geoff. I am incredibly tempted by this. I have wanted to try Class A for some time and this looks to fit the bill. Just wanted to see it's guts.

This little amp is seriously good mate. Well into the kind of territory Nelson Pass occupies!
Bigman80
11-07-2018, 16:18
This little amp is seriously good mate. Well into the kind of territory Nelson Pass occupies!Stop it geoff lol.

I'll pm you.
Firebottle
11-07-2018, 16:21
Surprised you are selling this Geoff.
It's a damn fine amplifier Oli, I have heard it.
walpurgis
11-07-2018, 16:23
Interior:

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walpurgis
11-07-2018, 16:26
I have heard it.

Not this one. You heard the 'Pro' Alan. Unless of course you've used somebody else's. :)

The SM-70 Pro is less lucid. Still nice though.
Firebottle
11-07-2018, 17:46
My bad, thought it was this one.

Anyway GLWS
struth
11-07-2018, 18:13
Classy little amp this from a top company. Fancied one myself
Yomanze
11-07-2018, 19:02
Hardly any components in it too, always a good thing.
walpurgis
11-07-2018, 22:15
I'd offer swaps for something interesting, but I can't think of anything I need. :hmm:
mikeyb
11-07-2018, 22:25
I'd offer swaps for something interesting, but I can't think of anything I need. :hmm:

Inca Tech Claymore mk2 plus some cash [emoji6]
walpurgis
11-07-2018, 22:55
Inca Tech Claymore mk2 plus some cash [emoji6]

I know nothing about the Mk.2, but I do respect Colin's designs. I wonder how it would fare against the rather decent Sugden Optima integrated some bloke flogged me a while back? :D
Bigman80
14-07-2018, 11:36
Its arrived Geoff!! Two days earlier than expected and packed like a battle ship!!!!

Top stuff.

It's currently warming up

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walpurgis
14-07-2018, 11:52
Blimey! That was quick.

Yes, the warm up is very noticeable. It sounds OK'ish to start with, but after about ten minutes, it's like somebody flicked a switch and the magic starts! And just keeps getting better. :)
Idlewithnodrive
14-07-2018, 12:04
I wouldn't have it enclosed in a rack like that; especially not in this hot weather.
walpurgis
14-07-2018, 12:11
I wouldn't have it enclosed in a rack like that; especially not in this hot weather.

Yeah. Good point, it does need a bit of breathing space, it runs warm.
Bigman80
14-07-2018, 12:15
Yes, I will remove the shelf above it when. I have a listen later.
Bigman80
14-07-2018, 12:22
The beauty of IKEA, just knock a shelf out lolhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180714/9feaef93e3e19c548fd390491b1c405a.jpg
andyrlb
14-07-2018, 12:52
I know nothing about the Mk.2, but I do respect Colin's designs. I wonder how it would fare against the rather decent Sugden Optima integrated some bloke flogged me a while back? :D

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Idlewithnodrive
14-07-2018, 15:10
The beauty of IKEA, just knock a shelf out lolhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180714/9feaef93e3e19c548fd390491b1c405a.jpg

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