FS: Ming Da Piccolo Mk2 Integrated/Power Amp, improved.

[Firebottle]

For sale is this splendid example of the Ming Da Piccolo SE Pentode amplifier.

https://i.imgur.com/g1KTWbi.jpg


It is around 14W output, with 4 and 8 ohm taps on the very well proportioned output transformers.
As an integrated amplifier is has 3 inputs and remote volume control, via the solid all metal remote control.

https://i.imgur.com/RwEPGmy.jpg


It uses KT90 output valves and I have fitted some Belvu ECC82 input/driver valves, an improvement over the original Chinese 12AU7's.

https://i.imgur.com/iTX6W3P.jpg


Rear view:

https://i.imgur.com/gZPJpWQ.jpg


I have fitted a direct input and internal relay to isolate the input switching and volume control, to enable use as a power amp only.
This removes the degradation from the fitted volume control and gives a very open and full bodied sound.
(Alternatively the volume control could be replaced with a quality stepped attenuator such as the Acoustic Dimension, a straight drop in).

Switch shown in direct input position:
https://i.imgur.com/w7KXkfp.jpg


This example has had further improvement made by the inclusion of Audyn coupling capacitors, plus a better driver stage matching.

https://i.imgur.com/i4gc2Nc.jpg


An additional smoothing choke has been fitted to give a very quiet background, the filtering is now CLCLC.

https://i.imgur.com/KQMMAoh.jpg


Internal shot:

https://i.imgur.com/lo1mXGe.jpg


I have the original substantial double box plus packing, though collection would be preferred due to the weight.

https://i.imgur.com/ys0ldke.jpg


Any trial welcome, coffee and cookies available. Willing to deliver reasonable distance for fuel costs.

Looking for £700.

[Bigman80]

That's a lot of amp for the money!

Had a demo of in my system and it was certainly a great listen. There's a writeup on the BigBlog, I'll try and post a link.

GLWS!

[Firebottle]

SOLD, looks like you have missed out folks.

[Phil Hughes]

Great meeting you and Shirley, even if we couldn’t find the pub.
The amp is fantastic, much better than I had heard it previously as an integrated. It’s made everything come alive, such a beautiful sound.
Thank you, best wishes Phil.

[struth]

nice amps the ming da's.

[Firebottle]

Great meeting you and Shirley, even if we couldn’t find the pub.
The amp is fantastic, much better than I had heard it previously as an integrated. It’s made everything come alive, such a beautiful sound.
Thank you, best wishes Phil.

Excellent, I am glad you appreciate the increase in sound quality. :)