Mei Xing Ming Da MC3008-C Tube Mono Power / Integrated Amplifier; Black Pair

Product: Mei Xing Ming Da MC3008-C Tube Mono Power / Integrated Amplifier; Black Pair

Product SKU: 29137

Serial Number: L1514624-0

Voltage: 115V

Cosmetic Description: 8/10 Excellent condition with minimal visible cosmetic wear including a small nick on the back of the top edge of one amplifier, and several faint rub marks on the chassis finish and on top of the transformer covers.  These blemishes are not readily visible and do not detract from the overall wonderful appearance.

What is Included: Pair of amplifiers, Two Psvane 805 tubes, Two Jinvina 300B tubes, Two JAN Philips ECG 5814A / 12AU7 tubes, Two RCA 12AX7 tubes, Manual, Factory packaging

Functional Notes: Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.

Age: 3 years

# of Owners: 2

Tobacco Exposure: No

Service History: None

Other Notes: This pair of amplifiers go by the brand names Mei Xing, Meixing Mingda or Pacific Valve, but are most commonly known as Ming Da. There is a side panel switch that can disable the preamplifier section, making these power amplifiers. When used in that configuration, the side panel RCAs must be used for input.

"A true state-of-the-art amplifier, the Ming Da MC 3008-C brings a robust quality design with SET sound. A 300B tube drives an 805 for 40 watts of clean SET power. These well constructed and beefy mono blocks weigh in at 50 lbs a piece and are shipped in three large cartons. The front panel sports volume control and blue power indicator light. On the left side panel is an on/off switch and a switch that lets you choose between 2A3 and 300B drivers. Pacific Valve stocks these with 300B tubes. On the right side panel is a an input if the mono block is to be used as an integrated amplifier along with a switch to use the mono block as a “straight in” basic amplifier. The front face sports a "race car" like VU meter which shows relative power dissipation. The rear of the unit features the IEC inlet, 4 and 8-ohm speaker outputs, gold-plated source RCA input for preamp / power amp operation. Point-to-point wiring, ¼” black steel chassis, hand-wound transformers, ALPS potentiometer, Jensen audiophile performance caps, Solen caps, 1 X 300B, 1 x 12AU7s and 1 x 12AX7 complete the parts list.

It is not difficult to describe the sound of the high powered Ming Da MC 3008-C. Music just emerges without effort. Performers and instruments become startlingly real and palpable. The Ming Da MC 3008-C uses the 805, a big radio transmitter tube. When this is combined with the 300B, you get the best of both worlds -- i.e. the purity, immediacy and low-level detail retrieval of micro power SETs with the greater output power and speaker compatibility of push-pull designs. In the Ming DA MC 3008-C the 805 provides the juice while the 300B offers its usual rep for midrange magic."

Shipping: Cost to ship this item within the contiguous United States is a flat rate of $149- including packaging and insurance. For all other locations including Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska, please request a quote prior to purchase. Items with factory packaging will be double boxed. When factory packaging not available re-usable shipping box with custom injected-foam mold will be used. (for all items over 10 lbs). Note that all items valued over $750 will require a signature upon delivery.