Moscode 402AU

[Bigfish8]

Guys:

Shane brought my Usher Dancer Mini II Speakers back home this afternoon along with the new Diamond Tweeters to evaluate versus the Beryllium Tweeters that were originally supplied with the speakers.  He also brought along the new Moscode 402AU Hybrid Amp to compare to the Odyssey Mono SEs.  We started out playing a few songs with the Odyssey's and then switched over to the Moscode.  For me it was one of those AW S--- Moments!  The Moscode presented the music in a very smooth, detailed manner with a level of refinement lacking with the Odyssey's.  I also felt the bass was tighter and definitely more pronounced with the Moscode.  The reason I called my initial exposure to the Moscode as an AW S--- Moment is because I immediately knew a superior amp was playing my speakers and now I will be on a quest for a new amp.  

Shane is considering picking up the local dealership rights for Moscode.  While I want to experience other amps in my system I am confident this one will be on my short list of possible canidates.  Oh, another postitive note is that I learned that a single amp will fit in my system and that the SCs are long enough to connect without any issues! Yeh!

I want to thank Shane for bringing over the Moscode 402AU and I can certainly say I hated to see him leave with it.

 

[richidoo]

That's Great News! 

and

My condolences, Ken       

So a new quest begins. There's a lot out there to choose from. Moscode is definitely a player, has been for many years. There is a Wes Phillips review of that moscode in Stereophile from last summer.  I have met and talked to George Kaye at RMAF a couple times. I would have no problem buying their product. He is a jazz bass player. I heard it there once in combination with Placette active preamp, awesome!  Plus you get to stick some mushy syrup goo WW2 tubes in there, or shiny clean chinese tubes, so you will love having 4 more tube sockets to play with.

[Rob S.]

Nice!  what's next to enter your home?  From your previous comments,  i had a feeling you would like a tube amp or a hybrid tube amp in your system.  Keep us posted on the auditions.

Rob S.

[rollo]

   These tubes are made for walking and one of these days those tubes Are gonna walk all over you. Nice amp Ken, hope it works out.


charles

[mdconnelly]

Ken, am I mistaken or didn't you say you recently that you were done for awhile?   

Oh wait, maybe that was me 

[Bigfish8]

Ken, am I mistaken or didn't you say you recently that you were done for awhile?   

Oh wait, maybe that was me 

Hi Mike:

The mistake I made was in going over to the G2G at Shane's last weekend!   This is a tough hobby and I think it is tough because I have not really wanted to admit to myself that it is a hobby.  My approach has been to try and produce the relaxing sound I want to hear and just be happy.  The problem is when I hear something new (new to me) and I say to myself I really like that sound.  That always turns out to be one of those Aw S--- Moments that ends up with me spending money.  Thus far, this year (still young) I have not spent any non music audio money.  Maybe it wil be the Moscode, A Salmet AMP, A Butler or maybe a used tube amp but I suspect a different amp(s) is in my 2010 future.  I will be interested to hear the Moscode and the I-60 at Rich's on Saturday if I can make it.

Ken

[rollo]

 Ken I did not want to suggest another tubed amp since you were dealing with one of our favorite vendors Shane. Now that you mentioned alternatives PLEASE audition a CJ or Manley amp.


charles

[Bigfish8]

I wanted to post a thank you to Shane (hometheaterdoc) for allowing me to demo a Moscode 402AU and a Butler 2250 in my system for a week.  Since I am a self proclaimed tube guy I had a definite preference for the sound of the Moscode but I would also say that I could easily live with the Butler.  The short time I was able to listen to the Moscode ( a Sunday afternoon and the following Saturday) convinced me to try and sell my Odyssey Mono SEs to explore an amp with tubes in my system.  My music preference is to the warm side of neutral and the Moscode with the RCA tubes Shane had installed delivered in spades.  The other thing that I heard and surprising my wife commented on was the note separation, the fullness of sound from singers and the gradual decay of cymbals.  Yes, darn-it, the Moscode will make me break my New Year's Resolution to not purchase any audio equipment this year.  However, it has confirmed my love for tubes and I will be able to further explore the world of tube amps!

Thanks again Shane, I think!

Ken

[Carlman]

Hooray, Ken! and Congrats!   You're on a good path.

This hobby is about learning and satisfying emotions.  You are doing it and that's the fun part.  The money part sucks but what hobby that provides so much enjoyment is cheap or easy? 

Your system must be so much different now than it was a year ago.  If you're enjoying the music more and listening to the gear less, you know you're doing things right.

Keep having fun! 

-Carl

[Bigfish8]

I guess my post could be interperted that I pulled the trigger on the Moscode.  Nope, not yet!  My experience with it has helped clarify what type of sound I want from my system.  It might end-up being the Moscode, possibly a tube amp and I am interested in hearing a Class A SS Amp.

The Nervosa bug has bitten again!

[bmr3hc]

Ken

At least you made it to March, before breaking your New Year resolution! Quite an accomplishment indeed in this hobby. I , too, only made it to March upgrading my tube amp. Sure helps to have an understanding bunch cheering you on. 


Henry

[Carlman]

I guess my post could be interperted that I pulled the trigger on the Moscode.  Nope, not yet!  My experience with it has helped clarify what type of sound I want from my system.  It might end-up being the Moscode, possibly a tube amp and I am interested in hearing a Class A SS Amp.

The Nervosa bug has bitten again!

You've bought it in your mind, so that's all that matters.. just a matter of time now.

[Bigfish8]

You've bought it in your mind, so that's all that matters.. just a matter of time

Yes, I really like the sound of the amp with the Usher Dancer Mini II Speakers and I had honestly bought the amp mentally on Sunday.  However, time has passed by and before I acutually pull the trigger I want to hear tube amps in my system.  Shane has an option expected next week and Steve/Rich are agreeable to allow me to listen to the AR Tube Amp.  I have made the comment to several of you guys that my system with the Odyssey's sounds fine and only audiophools with this crazy nervosa would be interested in something different.  The nice thing is with having you local audio friends I am having to opportunity to experiment with some different types of amps without a huge commitment or having to deal with shipping hassles.  

Henry, what mods have you made to your amp?


Ken      

[TomS]

You've bought it in your mind, so that's all that matters.. just a matter of time

Yes, I really like the sound of the amp with the Usher Dancer Mini II Speakers and I had honestly bought the amp mentally on Sunday.  However, time has passed by and before I acutually pull the trigger I want to hear tube amps in my system.  Shane has an option expected next week and Steve/Rich are agreeable to allow me to listen to the AR Tube Amp.  I have made the comment to several of you guys that my system with the Odyssey's sounds fine and only audiophools with this crazy nervosa would be interested in something different.  The nice thing is with having you local audio friends I am having to opportunity to experiment with some different types of amps without a huge commitment or having to deal with shipping hassles.  

Henry, what mods have you made to your amp?


Ken      

Ken,

I am the last person in the world I would have expected to end up with an all tube setup (Atma-Sphere preamp and M60 mono's), mainly as I am extremely adamant about reliability, but I couldn't be happier with how it's worked out.  My setup simply appeals to the soul and music is oh so enjoyable now.  Take your time, do what makes you happy, and good luck in the hunt.  Keep it fun.

Tom

[richidoo]

So you DID get the preamp Tom! Congrats. I'm lookin that way now too. S30 is all I need for now. Thanks!
Rich