Moscode 402AU

[richidoo]

Great ideas Carl. The Ayon CDP with digital input looks like a winner.    I am becoming more enamored with the brand the more I read about it.

I'm also going toward a music PC, so I can run EQ and crossover filters in it. Dual core Atom processors, microATX mobos running linux on flash drive is a great option. Wall wart power supply is silent. There are so many of them now so prices are decent and features abound. If only running foobar and no filters Atom is more than enough, maybe for mild DSP too, I dunno yet.

Nick can help get you going with your mini PC Ken. He knows what's hot for new products and combinations. bpape knows a lot about latest PC parts too.

[Bigfish8]

Thanks Guys!

Since the amp quest is now over and the Transporter is spoken for I think I will start a DAC Quest Thread!  The amp journey on-line was fun (for me at least) so lets do it again!

Ken

[Carlman]

I missed the finale to the amp quest!?  
edit.. went back and read... CONGRATS on the new amp!

[richidoo]

Ken, you are much more fun than me. All my AN quests always end up undecided.    You follow through and buy buy buy!

[Rob S.]

Yep, i agree, Bigfish gets down to business.  I enjoyed the amp saga and tuned in daily,  I'm psyched about a new journey.   DAC's are changing at lightning speed, and I'm in the market for one also.   Oh, wait......  I forgot, I'm not buying any new equipment this year..... well, maybe not...

Rob S.

[Bigfish8]

Okay Guys, I reseamble those remarks!   The Moscode is purely kick butt in my system!  It is lightening fast and has punch I have not previously experienced.  It also provides me with some tube love but the bottom end and speed quickly dispell any thoughts that it is similar to a tube amp.  I am a very happy camper!

Ken

[Carlman]

I know that feeling.. you're just sitting there with your mouth open when the big notes hit.. and you're like, wow.. I did the right thing.  Enjoy that moment.

[mca]

Has anyone heard the 402 vs the older 401? Just curious how big the differences are. I'm thinking about trying one with my Ulysses speakers, curious as to how they would match up...

[Bigfish8]

Has anyone heard the 402 vs the older 401? Just curious how big the differences are. I'm thinking about trying one with my Ulysses speakers, curious as to how they would match up...

Jeff Dorgay of TonePub magazine owns a Moscode 402AU and previously reviewed the 401HR.  Send him an e-mail at tonepub@yahoo.com
for his comments.

Ken

[Bigfish8]

Guys:

I had the opportunity today to play around with some tube rolling in the Moscode 402AU as I was home doing computer work.  Man, this thing really responds to tube changes!  I have 6H30DRs in the two inside positions and only rolled different tubes in the two outer positions.  Started with a pair of RCA 6CG7's I obtained for the Transporter.  This combination produced a detailed but somewhat too lean a presentation for me.  Next up were Mullard 12AU7's I purchased from Andy of Vintage Tubes.  Wow! Killer midrange and I could live with these tubes but I felt something was missing from the top-end.  Last was a vintage pair of Amperex Bugle Boys.  I love these darn tubes!  Crisp top-end with detail, full but not bloated mid-range and a lively bass.  I think these tubes are going to stay for awhile!

Ken

[richidoo]

What tube type are the Bugle Boys?  Sounds like a fun afternoon!

[Bigfish8]

What tube type are the Bugle Boys?  Sounds like a fun afternoon!

Hi Rich:  The Amperex Tubes are 12AU7's I purchased a couple of years ago for the Candela Preamp!

[Carlman]

There are many vintages of Bugle Boys that seem to lean in various directions but overall I have always found them to be a good all-rounder with a lively but not harsh sound.  The older the better as always.. Don't get rid of those, Ken.. You'll probably come back to them a few more times in this hobby.

Glad to hear you can shape that amp's sound so easily.. I wish they all had that ability.  I'd actually like a tube pre-processor where I could dial in a little warmth, maybe even reverb, and then dial it out too...

Just seems like you'd need that to hear classical, rock, jazz, and various live recordings at their best.

-C

[tmazz]

GI'd actually like a tube pre-processor where I could dial in a little warmth, maybe even reverb, and then dial it out too...

You're not the only one. Remember ART put a tube in the D I/O and had the ability to dial it in and out of the circuit. I was a great idea, but unfortunately it only applied to the A/D side of the device, the D/A was always 100% solid state no matter where you set the dial.    (is this like with a lousy present where you say oh well, it's the thought that counts?  )

[mca]

Getting ready to send my 402AU to George for the Vishay/Mundorf upgrades. Exciting times