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Spark is the name before the company changed to Cayin. This amp is 2003 model as can be seen from the label in photo 4. It’s in very good condition as can be seen from the photos.
I changed the power tubes to USSR 6P14P about two years ago, but did not use the amp very much since as I also bought a 300B amp not long after it. Sometimes, I put this back to my system for a week or so as I missed something from it. It’s always enjoyable from this amp, just the high is not as good as the 300B.
The 12AX7 is JJ Gold and the two 12AU7 are RCA if I remember correctly.
It only has 12 watt per channel but it drives most of my speakers without problem. I tried it with AE-109 (89db), PSB X-1T (90db), Tannoy 637 (91db), Infinity Delta 60 (90 db). But it struggles with Heybrook HB200 (I don’t know the sensitive of it although I bought it new very very long ago.)
This is a very good quality amp with high quality components. The signal path is Point-to-Point. The RRP was 1000 euro in 2003.
There is no hum from this amplifier at all. There are many Chinese made on eBay and not all can be trusted. Cayin is one of the execption with lots of quality products.
My only criticism about this amp is you have to “mute” the sound before turning it off, otherwise, you will hear the pop from the speakers. This is a design problem but not a faulty. Just you have to remember the switch off procedure if you don’t like the pop sound even though it won’t damage your speakers with it. I have forgotten the procedure many times.
It’s sad to see it goes as I have too many gears, 6 tube amps to be precise. So, want to free some space.
Remote control is not included.
Collection from RG5 is prefer as I can show it in action before you take it away.
Please note that although I will pack it safely, it is your own risk to post this item as amplifier are excluded for insurance from courier companies. It will be UPS 2-3 days.
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