Yaqin MC-10T integrated tube stereo amp review - How to achieve good sound with cheap gear series
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- My quick review on the Yaqin MC-10T integrated tube amp. The amp can be a bit bright and lack bass but it is a very good sounding integrated amp. I had a lot of fun with it and if you would like to experience the tube world, this is a good place to start.
Dynaco A25 speakers
Yaqin MC-10T
scott 299c
Infinity Performance series model 9 speakers (very harsh, try at your own risk!)
Philips 150 cdrom
Thomas, I REALLY enjoy all of your reviews. You are such a neat guy---neat personality and in-depth reviews. You seem very credible which is an excellent attribute. Thanks for all that you do.
Thanks Ronald for taking the time to encourage me.
Thanks for the review great job again
I spent 4 hours this morning early listening to my tube amp before I came into work. You encouraged me to buy it....and it's fantastic. Thought of you...Love this video.
Great to hear!
very good- gave me lots to think about- thank you!
You can have bass "to shake the house" from a single ended 10W per channel amp, so it depends on the speakers' sensitivity what the end result would be given that the amp has a decent frequency response.
Thanks for sharing!
You have a lot of Experience in hi fi I see love it
Hi Thomas, Thank you for reviewing the Yaqin. I have a pair of Dynaco A-25’s that never really sounded good to my ears. I’ll have to try Yaqin as my first tube amp.
What don't you like about the A25? If it is lacking bass, then this Yaqin will not help. Really depends why the A25 is not working for you.
Thomas & Stereo Many thanks for replying to my comment. Yes, it’s the bass that I dislike, I think it lacks depth and richness, if that makes sense. I’ll keep them in storage for now. Actually, I am quite happy with my current speakers - KEF Q100’s, which are fine for my small listening room.
I own an earlier version of this Yaqin (MC10L) and also a Music angel KT-88. Still using them once a while and love both of them.
I actually have the MC10L at my place right now. Using the KEF R700 with it and its sounds not bad.
Thanks for your reviews Thomas!!! just a little and fast question for you. I'm deciding right now between Yaqin MC-10t and the Cayin MT 34L.. what is your recommendation?
Hi, i just want to share my experience with the Yaqin, i have mogami interconnects, and red dawn nordost speaker cables connected to my 705s Bowers and Wilkens speakers and it sounds amazing. Very nice sound stage, clarity, great separation and enough bass, and perhaps that due to placement of my speakers. Mid are liquid when it comes to vocals. Making sure that the tubes are biased is important as well. Im a jazz man for the most part, and it delivers. For the price, you get enough.
Thanks for sharing!
Thomas , the speaker you spoke about and shown with the AMT tweeter is not Infinity, it's a ESS PS 9. I know because it was the first set of speakers I ever bought way back in 1976. Really a great little speaker. ESS is still in business. Thank you for all the great or the videos.
Can some tell me how the Yaqin number system works? I'm looking to buy the new MC-100C or MC-90B. They sure do look similar and in price.
I have a HH Scott 299C just like that near your arm.
Please review the Schiit Vidar Class AB SS amp.
Ok, I just got my new Yaqin MC-10T a few days ago, and I already owned a Yaqin MC-84L (12 watts) since last month. I'm happy to report that when compared to a new Klipsch subwoofer, the bass from this amp gives it a run for its money. The small Yaqin84L really does have NO BASS and requires a subwoofer. But this new MC-10T is every bit as good as a 200-watt solid state amp when it comes to bass. I can turn my subwoofer off and hardly miss it. Bottom line, I feels it's a good idea to have a subwoofer hooked up with tube-amps, but the MC-10T, I just bought, has plenty of bass when compared to my new Klipsch subwoofer. This is the best sounding stereo amp I have ever owned; it really rocks!
Congrats!
Nice!!
My vintage Canary Audio CA608 is also tube and 40 watts. It gives killer bass to my ProAc speakers (though these are 91 db/w/m efficient). So tube amps CAN do bass if you pay some money on a good design.
You have a very good integrated amp and having an efficient speaker is crucial. My friend has a 94db Katana speaker and he gets pretty good bass too with a simple 30w class A passlab amp (120 w in class AB). Most of the speaker that I owned are below 90db (except focal) so it's hard for me to get any decent bass with low watt amps.
hi tom I have same tube amp 4 el34b 2 12ax7 2 12au7 which tubes make it better it sounds fine stock I only had for a month it is hooked up yo Klipsch r41m and rf28 I tested amp says 45 watts per channel it puts out 52 watts per channel the bass on the smaller r41m sounds strong even my Rockville speakers for my crown amps bass is good on mc10t stock paid 800 Canadian though amazon now it is 900
Those amps shine with very efficient speakers. Klipsh heresy,s good or cornwalls ,,,good for life.
I have to ask I have a pair of Klipsch Forte threes with a paradigm Servo 12 Subwoofer I believe this amp can deliver with a tube upgrade, Please share.
new to this. Was thinking about doing an amp like this with my deftech bp8040st with 2 sealed powered 12's, the deftechs have powered subs, would something like this pair with a system like this?
I tried to do a video on my own nx300. Didn't look as good as yours! :P
Tube gear has beautiful sound. I have a Conrad Johnson pre-amp and solid state power amp for vinyl
Yeah, that is how I like to pair my system too, tube preamp and SS power amp.
PV5 + MF 2250 + ProAc Super Tablett + 15” Velodyne Sub = The best matched since 1990 ....Stephen Ezell!
Conrad Johnson makes really good stuff.
Yay YAQIN!
(Not "yankin"- that would be the American copy:-)
I have a Silk Audio MS38 (Rebadged Yaqin) in second system with 92db transmission line Rega speakers.
Now running Mullards and Gold Lion KT77s the sound is gorgeous!
(I do use two REL ss powered subs to support the low bass).
Thanks for telling us that MUSICAL sound can be had for such reasonable prices!!
For most of us this is "Good Enough"
;-)
Heh, yank-in..
"hey, what`s up?"
"oh not much, just yank-in around"
It's pronounced "Yachin" according my Chinese buddy.
I have a yaqin mc10t paid 800 just a couple of weeks ago
Hey Thomas, what are the speakers underneath the A25? Pioneer?
Hi Thomas. I have a mc10 and want to replace it for a $1000 Cayin mt45 mk3 (no Bluetooth model with kt88 tubes). This a new Cayin model. I know you reviewed the $2000 cs55 but what do you think about that? Thanks
Thanks Thomas. I like tubes. I wish to know and test them like you. I have 2 Fatman tube amps 2x 13,5w. I am very happy with them. I bought and tried to compare new bulbs form Russia, for me they sound the same like original from China. In future will try more expensive bulbs but not easy, too many. Did you hear about Nobsound MS-10D 2x25w? May be i should try for my Harbeth P3ESR 2 ,Thanks.
Mike
Hey, no I never heard them. P3ESR is like 84db I think, don't you need a bit more juice than 13.5w?
@@ThomasAndStereo Many thanks
Thomas....Great channel. i have a question for you. have you ever listened to a Primaluna dialogue series amplifier? What are your thoughts?
Yup. I will make a video on it comparing to the Yaqin. Just need to upload it one day. Great amp the Prima Luna, I prefer it way more than the Yaqin, not even in the same world as I will explain in my upcoming video.
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I'd hope that the point to point internal wiring, high quality parts and fancy autobias would make them better!
Is the sound new or old school?
I just changed back from NOS Mullard signal tubes to NOS GE . I prefer some tonal flesh on the bones. Currently using Gold Lion EL34s.
Having tube rolling options and Ultralinear/Triode switching really makes tube amp ownership a joy :-)
hey Thomas, could you tell us what the difference having more or less tubes...like the Yaqin vs the QINPU A-6000 MKII...thanks for your time
I think you get more power with more tubes. But it comes with a price meaning sound quality does get affected.
tom was 5r29.80 us dollars plus shipping 27 us 7 buissness day delivery I told them to use dhl and seller did let me know thanks mike
Thanks for the great video. What tubes would you recommend for the Yaqin MC-10T? I listen to jazz, blues, R&B styles of music. My speakers are DecWare radials with 92dB.
Let me ask my friend. He spent more time with it.
I asked my friend and this is his reply
-The sound of the Yaqin is warmer than the Primaluna. It is thick like the older McIntosh. While the Prima is like the Audio Research (not as thick), so it depends on the taste of the user. To use the Mullard EL34 reissued would be a very good choice for the price and performance. I used to tune these chinese amps with the 12ax7 and the 12au7. base on these : NOS form Europe sound neutral and natural, US NOS more warm and more bass but less high. New stock from Russia more high less bass can be analytical (harsh). New stock from China sounds very nice like the European when new, but sound bloat and noisy over time, but cheaper to purchase.
For all Chinese tube amp users need to try at lease three to four power cords before rolling the tubes, because I never hear the ascent of a better tube in a flimsy cord*.-
Thank you so much for the detailed reply. I realized that my Yaqin is actually the previous model MC 10L which uses 6NP1 pre-amp tubes, it cannot use 12AX7s so I'm going to look for a quad set of NOS 6NP1s such as Svetlanas. For power cord I'm using Unity Audio which is an improvement over the stock power cable. I'm curious to pair the Yaqin with some Dynacos based on your review, it sounded go to me even over compressed YT audio. Thanks again for your excellent videos, please keep them coming as you are providing a great service to folks looking to get into home audio.
Ah, I actually also have the MC10L right now. Pick one up because I cam across at a good price. It's hard to find 6NP1 tubes actually for a good price. Let me know if you ever come across some so I know where to get them. Yeah, eventually I will do other videos too in similar line.
I found some 6NP1s on Ebay.ca. They are Russian Svetlana Winged C, went for a matched quad set. Seller is vivatubescom.
I would use this with a turntable. Will I need a phono preamp with this amp? I see where a lot of tube amps have no phono stage. Also wondering if my Klipsch Forte 2s would be a good match.
Yes, you will need a phono stage. I will be reviewing an intergrated tube amp in about 2 months, if you can wait, it might be a better solution than this Yaqin.
Hey thomas. How would this tube amp sound with a focal electra 1007be bookshelf?
Im currently just using a sony media center haps1 with 20 watts @ 8ohm. Sounds great but looking for best amp for the focals at a budget price. Thanks
Also thought about an old vintage amp
Harmon kardon 730 twin
Also thought about the sony taa1es integrated amp.
Those 3 amps are what im looking at.... At the moment. Thanks
I may be better off going with sony to get 80 watts class a for 8 ohm
I would like to see how a tube amp sounds with the focals since everyone loves tube amps with the focals. Thanks
Thanks again
No, you have a 1007BE, get something better, like a used Prima Luna if you have to. The speaker will outclass this amp by a margin. I have the 1027, 1028BE before and the Yaqin can't drive it with authority.
I have one. It's very nice
Last several years I’ve been building tube amplifiers and transistor based amplifiers and hybrid tube. If you have a set of good speakers that you could bi-amp especially speakers at the high-end notes are just a little too crisp to penetrating too high use the low wattage tube amp for your high mids and use the transistor based higher wattage amplifier with a higher dampening factor for your base or subs. Also search the used market for a higher wattage transistor based amplifier would make a great low budget complementing bi-amp system
Just wondering: Which tubes did your friend think were the best in this unit? You mentioned he got good sound of them, but neglected to mention the brand. Thank you!
I asked my friend, he has sold it but this is his answer. "Just use the reissue Mullard power tube would be fine. The driver tubes (12xx7) make an easy tweak to the sound, the modern Russian or Chinese runs are quite good by giving more gain. They can be a little harsh or bright. (Like the character of Kef 50 speaker). Want somewhat smoother? Put vintage Philips, or not so smooth but still detail, use the British Mullard or German Telefunken.
But for the Yaqin, I found it benefits the most by swapping power cord, It can sound like a Audio Research, a Conrad Johnson or a McIntosh...(not 100%) by using appropriate powercords. A untweak Yaqin easily make the PrimaLuna sounds like transistor.
The Yaqin loosing in terms of details, maybe due to the parts are cheap... it's a bit rough and hard to achieve a 3D image."
Thanks for the reply! Interesting that the power cord makes a greater difference than the tubes.
I also have Yaqin but MC-100B I tested lots of tubes even vintage ones and thinking that current Chinese tubes from premium Chinese companies are good for price and quality, improvement also may be get via internal modifications with changing caps, resistors not only to get audiophile cap brands, mod could be done by experimenting with caps values, this is cheaper than getting vintage nos tubes
Yup, they are many GEM out there and at such an affordable price.
I need advice on tube amps!!!
I would like a Non-Chinese Tube Amp from around 75wpc to 100 wpc. Clean sounding Bass is as important as other mid-range and high notes. Chnese Amps usually use lower end compnents and there is usually about 5% of air in most Chinese Tubes that are 'Made in China'. There are a few good amps, but those are the exception and not the rule.
Should I attempt a Pre-Amp & Stereo Tube Amp as a starter project. I have telecom voice and data installation & Repair for almost 30 years and I'm now retited. I don't want a project that will waste and burn my money.
What can you recommend for a good 75 what and up. I have a high-end SONY ESD 1000ESD Solid State pre-amp. Should I get a tube Pre-Amp to go with a Tube Amplifier? I listen to Blues, Classic Rock, some older Jazz, Folk Music, and Comedy & other LPs. Bass and clarity is important to me. I do have Corals from Japan, Sansui, Infinity, and other older speakers that are like new as well as other matched speakers thar ere like new.
Any type quality input is acceptable. I am retired, should I attempt building an amp, the chassis would be the harsest part to build. Thanks, Wayne., Fort Collins, CO 80525
Usually I would go with tube preamp and solid state amp. I covered that in my tube vs solid state video. th-cam.com/video/9f5iV80jAe0/w-d-xo.html The thing is you listen to a wide range of music and you need the bass so for me tube for amps is not the right way to go unless you are ready to spend a lot . If you are going for integrated tube amp or seperates, although I have not heard them, Prima Luna seems to be highly recommended. I cannot comment on building it yourself as I don't have any experience, My positive experiences with Tube are Audio research LS17, LS25, Ref 40. Audio research VT200. (only tube poweramp amp that i thought was amazing) Modwright LS100 preamp, So, as you can see, I focus moslty on getting tube preamps and rarely on tube amps as my speakers are not easy to drive.
@@ThomasAndStereo Thank you!!!
His friend ain't the only one with lots of tubes.
Would you connect a subwoofer? And how? Or are there speakers with good bass and overall sound for it?
Depends if you really need the extra bass, you would need subs that allow you to plug your speakers to them. Just google for a better explanation on how. Make sure you get an efficient speaker for them.
Hi Thom, compare this Yaqin with Cayin MT-35, which one would you recommend and why? Thanks in advance
Sorry, never heard that Cayin
My Mc 10t has noise how can I fit it?
Hello Thomas, do you know the differences between MC-10t and MC-13s?, Thank you.
I don't, sorry.
Hi Thomas h
What about the resent release the MUZISHARE R100 model What about sound demo/review ?
I have to reach out to them to see if I can get a review sample.
th-cam.com/video/TYu2JmHEJ_I/w-d-xo.html
So, it would work well with my KLH 17's?
Wait for my video on the Prima Luna dialogue.
If you don't mind going back into time a little. Do you recall what brand the cheap silver speaker cables were?
Sorry, it has been too long and I don't remember.
I appreciate your response. Thank you.
Hi Thomas, I currently own Martin Logan Aerius i speakers, quite vintage, Atoll IN100 se amplifier. My source is a Bluesound Node 1. What kind of improvement, if any, could I expect by replacing my Atoll by this Yaqin tube amplifier? Would it be a better idea to keep the Atoll but put a Schiit Freya in front of it to enter the tubish sound sphere? Thanks in advance for your advice. Stephane
I have the Atoll IN30 and it's incredible. This will be a downgrade for you. Adding a Freya? I am not sure it's a good idea as you will e going thru 2 preamps. I am not a big fan of adding too much in the chain unnecessary. I probably will try that with my Freya and the sprout 100 just to see.
Thanks a lot for your advice Thomas, really appreciated.
Does that mean that I have to go to higher end and more expensive tune amp? What else could I change to improve the sound signature of my stereo?
In yoru case, you can't really do much since it's an integrated amp. Sure you can get a Freya tube preamp and used the amp section only or vice versa. However, I am not sure that is the best way to spend your money. That is the challenge of buying an integrated amp. It limits us when we want to 'upgrade'. I probably would spend the money on a new pair of speakers since the Atoll can keep up with many speakers.
@@ThomasAndStereo
Hi again Thomas.
The fact is that I really like the Martin Logan as well as my wife does 😍. Sound AND look are great. I sometimes replace them by the Klipsch RF62 I have in my cinema room for something a bit different, better for pop/rock, but ML are so great with Jazz, chill and classic 😎.
Have a nice day.
Stephane
a25 are fine speakers very sought after.it uses scan drivers .
I saw a VPI magic brick sitting on one of amplifiers in this video. I didn't know anybody is still using them.
Those things he bought many many many years ago. It works.
@@ThomasAndStereo I have 2 of them, but I haven't used them for many years.
Hello, I can see youu have a lot experience in Hi-Fi field. I was about to buy a hybrid amplifier but I regretted it because I felt it was a hoax. Is this model an amplifier made entirely of tubes?
I think so, it has preamp stage with 12AX7 and output stage EL34, check on it as I am not sure anymore
I heard you say that you had a Yamaha as-801. I was looking into buying the As-701 because of the price, (that's my limit for now).. Would you recommend that integreted amp for that price range?
Your advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
For me, the AS801 is an amp that has everything. However, if you are looking for audio performance, it's not class A, maybe Class B or C. However in terms of value and the fact it has everything, its an ok buy and I dont' know what else to get besides it.
I think 40 watts class A is a little optimistic for a pair of EL34s. Mullard who made the original EL34s gave a rating of 20 watts at low distortion.I guess at 10% THD you might get 40 watts.
I dont think Yaqin 10T is class A, i remember it was class AB.
@@ThomasAndStereo For shure, the amp is set at class a/b. El34 single ended class a may got 5 to 8 watts, depent on penthode or triode setup....However, 5 watts can be enough, if you use high sensitive speakers.
You're an Awesome Audiophile with much experience in HiFi.
I am putting together a 13W VALVE Amp DIY Kit with the following specs:
Output Power: 13W × 2 (class AB push-pull)
Output impedance: 8Ω、16Ω
Frequency response: 28HZ-20KHZ
Audio Input: RCA
Audio Output: Banana Speaker Jacks
Input voltage: 110V
Default Tubes: 6N1*2 6P14*4 6E2*2 (its obviously upgradeable to more connoisseur tubes but should like to first try out these stock valves)
So, I was wondering if you could please provide some guidance into what speaker parameters would sound good with this sort of amp (I know that 13W is not much power). However, I play guitar and I find a true Valve Amp is much more powerful than Solid State. Any sort of help would be very much appreciated.
Generally, what should I be seeking in terms of Efficiency, Ohms, Floor / Bookshelf types, etc. ..... APPRECIATE YOUR VIDEOS
Thanks. Usually if I deal with low power amps , ideally I prefer 92db efficiency and up, ideally 94db and up amd 8 ohm. The problem is that there are only a handful of speakers that can handle that well. In your case, I don't see it supporting 4 ohm? Have you look at speakers from Tekton, Omega and Zu?
@@ThomasAndStereo Thanks so much. I have a decent budget for my speakers. Thinking of taking this "Old School" with just a Pro-Ject Carbon Turntable (I LOVE Classical, Rock, Jazz, wide-range of musical interests & have to rewire the PCB board if I want to upgrade to German Tubes but want to give the stock units a try...)
@@ThomasAndStereo Good observations. The Amp kit appears to be switchable between 4 Ohm and 8 Ohm (these specs I provided seem to be from an earlier version of the Amp). I am understanding how to put together the actual Amp electronics (in Chinese & I dig the cultural EE challenge).
how does the yaqin mc-10t compare to the jolida jd202a tube integrated amp (non remote version)? my speakers are the klipsch forte2. any and all info is appreciated, thumbs up.
I never heard the Joliad amp so I would not know the difference. Sorry.
I would get the similar Yaqin Mcs13 which is about $700 now on Amazon. I got one about three months ago after seeing some rave reviews in comments about it, this was in Comparison to a new Macintosh hybrid integrated that is about $3500 bucks... many people said this amp compares very favorably with tube swaps and boy were they right! it is definitely made for very efficient towers, go with Klipsch as much as you can afford. I have the Icon series which is basically the value series but the biggest ones of that line. it absolutely shakes the house, crazy detail and very smooth and clear. I would put my setup against many 5k and up to 8k including speakers, I did add a new Marantz DAC which was 700 bones which also improved detail, go with gold Lions for the AU7 tube upgrade and for the AX7 upgrade the electro harmonix, leave the big tubes as is, I tried to upgrade them to Gold Lions and they were not as clear.... Basically the moral of the story is Yaqin is magic, very well made and absolutely kills most anything if you hook it to some nice big Klipschs! Enjoy
Hi there can you help me ? I had a maranz tube amp 20 years ago. I sold it and now I wanted to hear that tube sound again. I bought a Nobsound 6p1 just to get the feel of a tube amp again. Maybe in a couple of year I will spend the big money to get a really nice one. So I got this amp and with the 6.5 watt it’s not there for me. I have 1000watt active speakers.I hooked them up and it sounds great but I hit on a site that said power+power= destruction. So I backed off and started looking around for some help here. I found a couple sites that said I had to run the amp threw a mixer . I have a small mixer but one guy showed where to run out of the mixer but not in. So what do you think are the watts low enough where I don’t have to worry or do I need the mixer hook up? The mixer is a Berenger 802.
I am confused, if you have an active speaker, how is it possible to connect the integrated tube amp to it? What is the speaker? How are you connecting to it.
Hi there ,well I take my speaker wires and hook them up in the back of the tube amp. Then I stripped back a rca plug and then I solder the plug to the speaker wires then I have these rca on one side then 1/4 plug on the other side , then I plug them in.
How about throwing a sub into the mix?
Sure. Just need one that can accept high level input.
could you do a primaluna review?
This would be good
Yes please!
Compare to the Yaqin for us ;-)
wanted to know the ATI power amp model number
ATI 1502
Hi thomas im looking for it now ... Do you think the amp can drive my dentons?
Well depends on how efficient those Dentons are.
@@ThomasAndStereo hi sir ,speaking of efficiency its lacking at 86db
@@ThomasAndStereo i just want to experience the tube magic but my funds are limited, would you tthink if i put a yaqin phono tube stage on may integrated amp. The tubeness musicality appears?
Will this work with Wharfedale Diamond 10.2 speakers? They are 6 ohm at 86db. I'm looking for a different feel to various types of rock coming from vinyl.
If you are looking for rock, then no. You need punch for rock and to get good and fast bass, you need more watts for a 86db speaker. If you have to go with tubes, a tube preamp and solid state amp would be more ideal.
@@ThomasAndStereo I have the Elac 6.2 speakers which are also 6ohm 86db. What if these were paired with a subwoofer and the Yaqin MC-10T? Would you still recommend a tube pre+ SS instead?
@@TheHazardousDuke I use a Yaqin MC-13S (very similar to MC-10) to run Elac UB5s and I love the sound and it gets loud enough for me, but it is obvious the speakers could handle much more power. Elac demos with Bel Canto that might be a good option. Yaqin makes tube pre-amps, check out China Hi Fi.
Try this amplifier with Klipsch rp-600m 👌 There are high efficient speakers 🤗
My system consists of a Yaqin MC-10T with Tung-Sol tubes,Pioneer HPM-40 speakers(later version)Ipod classic 5th generation with Wolfson DAC,Ipod dock and BSR model EQ-3000.I couldn't be happier.Paul Simons greatest hits has great separation and soundstage,love it.
Focal are way bright for my liking
Focal is bright, not for everyone.
Aron Gatt Not with the right cables and amps they’re not. They are very revealing speakers like magico B&W etc (due to their metal tweeters) but once you tame them you can have the best of both worlds. Check out a review I did on Entreq cables because it was the cure for metal tweeters for me
I don’t get how it’s $500 the NOS valves cost more?
Some of the NOS tubes are high price because they are out of production and on ebay, people ask a lot for them. Their original price are no where that high.
Shake the house...is what it’s all about!
Sooooo, Cerwin Vega+NAD then? :p
Sir can i ask what to look for in amp section if u want to drive kef q 100
Look for a warm sounding amp. Q100 is a bright speaker so you need warmth to match it.
@@ThomasAndStereo sir thanks for ur input
@@ThomasAndStereo sir how u put in phrase the difference between a entry class stereo amp vs a midfi multichanel amp
There is no absolute in the stereo world. I all depends which one you are talking about and what you want in a system. Bass? Speed? Holographic? Clarity? Imaging? Soundstage? and so forth. THat is why is fun and interesting to try different things.
@@ThomasAndStereo sir the main goal is to drive speakers as flat and neutral as possible for me as no coloring added ur input is highly appreciated and most of all sir huge love and respect from lahore pakistan
I jusy bought one 900.00 dollars in Canada on amazon
thank you Thomas for a great review i have been in electronics for over 40 years i will purchase the yaquin mc-10t as my first tube amp I AM A VINTAGE LOVER OF ELECTRONICS AND SPEAKERS AND HAVE QUITE A BIT OF EQUIPTMENT HAPPY NEW YEAR
Also check out musical paradise. I made a video on the MP301 but look at their higher end gear. Happy new year.
Dynaco a25's are never noted for air, as I can remember from use in 1970. They are good in the mid and bass however. But still slow compared to the cheap AE aegis one from 2000, when with tubes. I get electrostatic-like speed and air with them using chord oddysey cable and furukawa silver interconnects.
Hi Thomas,
I'm planning to buy Yamaha R N803 and marantz cd6006. Please advise is it a good combination?
Thanks
Speakers Elac uni fi ub5
I had the Yamaha AS801 and the lower model, forgot the number before, its ok for the price but not really my cup of tea so I sold it. If I go by specs, the R N803 should have enough power to drive those speakers at 145w@4ohm. Sure, more power is even better but more important is if you like the Yamaha sound.
Many thanks Thomas for ur swift reply. I didn't listen Yamaha sound yet. I read the reviews and decided. My budget is about $1500. Could you please advise any best combination.... Thanks
I don't have experience with system like that. What you are looking at is a ll in one that has streaming built in. Also, I don't usually buy integrated anymore. I like the sound from simaudio moon, they are serious about music.Not cheap but I personally would research them a bit more to see if they have something similar. I doubt it because that Yamaha has EVERYTHING.
Thanks Thomas.
Can i get with in $1500 Dac, amplifier, speakers and player ?
hi tom I just orded om amazon.com was 529.80 plus shippind im in Canada I just want to know I cant find on youtube boyou range 35 watts per cannwl cost $745 Canadian amazon chage me please let me know what you think comes with 4 el34 3 8n1 and 1 5zp1
That is $529 US + Shipping? I don't know if it is a good price. I would say you should check out musical paradise also. I have made a review on 2 of their product and I think their higher-end integrated amp might be something worth considering against this Yaqin MC-10T. Where are you in Canada?
what is the cost
They no longer make it but I remember around $600 to $800...
I use mine with quads
No need to change to NOS tubes. Most EL34 available today sounds decent with this amp.
The power cord makes a day and night difference.
Audio Drill I wonder why the power cord makes a bit of difference? Shielding or inductance leaking from somewhere?
Tactical Audio Video Power cords make a huge difference.
All my cords are shielded,
minimum 12 gauge wire.
Pronounced "Yachin" I'm told. Regardless, great review.
Yes, if you use the Chinese pronunciation.
hi thomas! i have a lot of request for your future episodes.
1- please make a facebook group for your channel so that you can post articles as reference. For example, i appreciate your video about differences in cables. Also the video where you reviewed focal speaker. In those videos you mentioned that there are bright and not so bright cables / speakers, and we should do system matching to get the best results. How about documenting your findings and post it on your facebook group? Make a list of bright sounding cables, bright sounding speakers... speakers for audiophile, speakers that are musical... and this list should grow and updated regularly as your channel matures. It would help people like me who dont have the time or the means to experiment the way you do up there in canada.
2- please review more dacs, especially the ones connected via usb to laptop. i need to learn how to choose dacs, and please explain the differences between dacs on different price brackets. when you mentioned "exasound" you used with the focal speaker, i am so curious. questions like, is it worth it to buy super expensive dac like that, or a would a chord hugo your friends use with the verity parcifal be more than enough for average systems?
3- hugs to your kids from me. i love it when they bump on your camera and you keep the show going as if nothing happened.
btw i live in jakarta, indonesia. i want you to know that your video is watched by someone half a planet away from where you live. i am chinese too.
thanks and please keep making these informative videos.
Thanks Felix for the long post and really appreciate encouragement from you. The thing about stereo is 1+1 does not equal 2. Meaning if I put a bright cable to a bright speaker for example, it does not necessary mean a bright output. So I am always struggling with suggesting. Perhaps some time in the future I would setup that info somewhere. For Dac, sure, let me chat with my buddies and see what I can talk about in a future video. Kids...yeah, highly recommended to have :)
Please do a sound clip.
th-cam.com/video/TYu2JmHEJ_I/w-d-xo.html
was recorded with my cell phone, no mic at the time.
Thomas & Stereo thank you Thomas. Very hologr
Thomas & Stereo thank you Thomas. The amp is holographic. Base is not strong but I find that many in the open baffle arena actually prefer this.
My 2020 system = Primaluna EVO 400 integrated amp, Harbeth 40th Anniversary P3ESR, REL T7i, Denafrips Ares 2 (Nearfield). Sorry Thomas, please do a proper review :) Let's get off of low expectations...
I have tried all those gear you mentioned. Great system and I hope you get them. I have mixed feelings on the EVO400 though but it is not important.
@@ThomasAndStereo Thanks Thomas. I got all the gear prior to Xmas. P.S. I'm also using it with an ifi micro black series w/ 3d and bass switches on = God personally singing to me :) Also love Focal. I have the Stellias. Let me know if you want pics
Can it drive Onkyo tower speakers 6ohms ,150 watts RMS output ?
Ideally, you want efficiency of 90 db+. If not, it will still run but it will not be optimal and bass especially will not be as strong.
I think your videos are great but will benefit a lot by adding a 20-30 seconds sound sample at the beginning. We want to hear it, to make our own (limited) opinion even if it's clear we won't hear the sound like you will. I've seen the clip you posted in the comment below, but please add these in your future videos. Thanks!
The problem with adding 20sec sound sample is that I can't monetize the video anymore. I can look for non copyright music and probably will go that route in the future.
@@ThomasAndStereo That is interesting, I was just testing to see how long (how many seconds) can we upload a sample of music or video (from a movie, etc) without getting the copyright notice. For movies it varies between 30-40 seconds, not sure about music but it is possible there is a certain length that is accepted without copyright notice (and monetization disabled). So it may actually be possible to have a short segment. I'll try to run more tests - the trick is to do them on a 'test' channel, not on our main channel so we don't get copyright strikes. Maybe this helps :)
Well, I don't get copyright strikes, what happens the monetizing part just goes to the artist. That is why when I do sound demos, all those video monetization goes to the artist.
Hi again, I did a test with the sample length allowed so as not to get the copyright claim and have the monetization disabled for the video. I tested on a channel without monetization, but it works the same for the channels with monetization: as long as there is no message with 'Copyrighted content' appearing for the video sample, the monetization will not be affected. I hope this helps! th-cam.com/video/mvFgzqZaY7s/w-d-xo.html
Ahh tube warmth. Its like candle light. :)
You want to get good sound , change to good 1 ecc 82 and 83. Try using telsa e83cc.
Thanks, I have let him know, he might have those tubes already in of his collection.
Thomas & Stereo You can try mine at jolida 211
Really nice setup you have there. Looks so clean and neat.
Thomas & Stereo Thanks. Hope you like it.
You’re reviewing these fly-by-night companies that come over to America to sell their products. Be very careful about buying such because if the companies go out of business you’re stuck with an amp, preamp or whatever you bought from them that can’t be fixed. Stick with products that have many outlets of availability, reputation of backing up their products with ironclad guarantees and customer satisfaction.
Kevin Novak not entirely true, it’s because audiophiles stick to their so called
Boutique companies, these cheaper amps you can mass order any day of the week..
It’s just a mass produced amp
Don't comment things u don't know. Yaqin is one of d better known brand amplifier in China.
@@SS-wo6de I’ve been in this hobby for over 50 years a lot longer than you’ve been alive. I’ve seen companies come and go here in America. What China except as high-quality does not necessarily correlate that United States will except that product. Only thing is time will tell how cheaply it’s made once they start breaking down and need to be fixed.
To be older doesn't means u r wiser. I'm in d 80s n lived n worked in China for d last 30 years... I'm not insulting your intellect, im just saying if you never heard Yaqin, then shut up.
"It's only 40 watts, you're not gonna get a lotta bass out of it?" WAit, what?
I guess it's all relative, compare to a Solid state 200w power amps that I am used to, 40w from all the tube amps I have tried are just meh when it comes to bass.
@@ThomasAndStereo luv the meh part..cheers thomas
I thought 40 wpc with a tube amp was a lot if juice.
please tell us the truth
you can shake your house with 5 watts.if you own Klipschorns.
You can drive efficient speakers with just a bit of Watt. I had used 2 watt tube amps before too. On a 94 db speaker, its not bad but I never tried any speakers more efficient than that. I know 2w with 94db is just ok, will not shake the house but 5w with 100db efficiency, I am curious. But it;s not just shaking the house, there is more to that for good bass.
khorns can defo shake a house.with almost no power.i wasn't speculating ive heard it.khorns can play insanely loud with just a couple of watts. those are 105db efficient.
It's pronounced Ya Chin.
Oh so like the mandarin pronounciation. Thanks.
is not about power they only drive mid range they don't have high n low hz n no point upgrading this
Tom crown has amps 21.000 dollers please check them out made.bt harmen
Beware of chinese tube sockets ( noval !!!! )......do no tube rolling .....At your risk !
Saw to much problems with those.....those sockets are rubbish.
Of course it'd be better than Yamaha. Even the budget nobsound is better. Yamaha' s signature is a slightly veiled sound, slow and lacking musical texture. Yamaha is for those enthralled by the name and looks, not the sound. Similarly, Mac
So many complications and contradictions with what you are saying; Though you are right on so many levels, you are also very wrong.
Thanks for the honest feedback. If you can be more specific, I can clarify as I did made some blanket statement which might not apply in all situations.
That's all I meant. Just some blanket statements. No big deal, still enjoyed the video!