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  1. 03-11-2013 04:21 PM #1
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    Default Hittin' the Bottles

    Very stoked today... Hooked up my new arrival Yaqin MC 100B... The B must be for BAD Mutha Fu**a...

    No issues (thank you Song) plugged in the tubes, cables etc. and everything went according to plan.

    Listening quietly with my VR3 modded LSi 9's and this is a sweet package...the sound is very warm and precise, visually is very appealing to the eye. If Steve Irwin was here he would "Isn't she a beaut?"

    Can't wait for break in to be complete, as I can tell this baby will scream.

    My next addition will be a TT. I have been looking at some vintage stuff on F Mebay, but think i will go with Music Hall MMF 5.1.

    Here's a pic of the new addition.

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    2 Channel: Polk LSi 9's w/ VR3 Fortress DSW MicroPro 1000 Zone 2 of Marantz AV7701 Yaqin MC100B Yamaha M-80 Sony CDP-CX400 Music Hall MMF 5.1 TT Cambridge Audio Azure 651P Phono Pre
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  2. 03-11-2013 04:25 PM #2
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    Man, nice lookin' piece there. Kinda reminds me of the Cayin. Congrats man, any off the bat observations to sound quality ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by tonyb View Post
    Man, nice lookin' piece there. Kinda reminds me of the Cayin. Congrats man, any off the bat observations to sound quality ?
    I haven't really pushed it, and probably will wait till I get 100 hrs or so in triode mode, but it seems very quiet, and smooth; I bypassed my sub and listening to CD's directly, and with everything flat (which is my preference any how) it seems to be well balanced, and I don't notice it lacking anything. Guitars sound good, Sax sounded great, and drums and cymbals all very lifelike.

    Quality wise the thing is built like a tank and is a heavy MF.
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    2 Channel: Polk LSi 9's w/ VR3 Fortress DSW MicroPro 1000 Zone 2 of Marantz AV7701 Yaqin MC100B Yamaha M-80 Sony CDP-CX400 Music Hall MMF 5.1 TT Cambridge Audio Azure 651P Phono Pre
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  4. 03-11-2013 05:12 PM #4
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    You have the stock tubes in that bad boy or did you spring for some NOS ? Was looking at the Cayin a88t too, these units look very similiar, but the Cayin is way more coin. The Yaqin is a looker for sure.
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  5. 03-11-2013 05:21 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by tonyb View Post
    You have the stock tubes in that bad boy or did you spring for some NOS ? Was looking at the Cayin a88t too, these units look very similiar, but the Cayin is way more coin. The Yaqin is a looker for sure.
    Stockers so far...will probably pop for tubes but these are not bad for Chinese Cheap. I think the 88's have a nice tight bass, and from what I read are probably the last tubes to roll
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    Very nice,got the mods done got the tubes.Add a frosty beverage and your days set.Enjoy.
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  7. 03-11-2013 05:57 PM #7
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    Looking good!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Oldfatdogs View Post
    Very nice,got the mods done got the tubes.Add a frosty beverage and your days set.Enjoy.
    Dan
    Working on part C.. A Stella would go nice bout now
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    oh yeah


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    Congrats!
    SDA SRS 1.2TL's, SDA 1C's, SDA 2B TL's, SDA 2's, Monitor 10's w/peerless tweeters
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    Nice. I am looking at that model too. If it had a remote I would have already got it. Congrats.
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  12. 03-11-2013 07:52 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Conradicles View Post
    Nice. I am looking at that model too. If it had a remote I would have already got it. Congrats.
    I rationalized the lack of remote by needing to go to the fridge and the toilet occasionally anyhow.
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    Nice to see that the MC-100B landed in one piece. And yes,it sure lights up the tubes,especially in low light.
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  14. 03-12-2013 09:06 PM #14
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    sounds sweet man
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    Les Paul and a Jackson? I think I see a single coil in the neck position , I 'm gonna assume it's a SL1 or a SL3. I'm leaning towards a SL3
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  16. 03-13-2013 12:15 AM #16
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    Sweet! That is a good looking piece right there.

    How are you liking the fortress mods? Did I miss your review somewhere?

    EDIT: Found it :) Very nice review.
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    Nice! I get better performance on my LSi9 in pentode or ultralinear on push pull tube amps. If you're still in triode mode, you might want to try the other.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikey081057 View Post
    Very stoked today... Hooked up my new arrival Yaqin MC 100B... The B must be for BAD Mutha Fu**a...

    No issues (thank you Song) plugged in the tubes, cables etc. and everything went according to plan.

    Listening quietly with my VR3 modded LSi 9's and this is a sweet package...the sound is very warm and precise, visually is very appealing to the eye. If Steve Irwin was here he would "Isn't she a beaut?"

    Can't wait for break in to be complete, as I can tell this baby will scream.

    My next addition will be a TT. I have been looking at some vintage stuff on F Mebay, but think i will go with Music Hall MMF 5.1.

    Here's a pic of the new addition.

    Attachment 82667
    Sexy, she is a beaut!!!
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  19. 03-13-2013 09:59 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by mantis View Post
    Les Paul and a Jackson? I think I see a single coil in the neck position , I 'm gonna assume it's a SL1 or a SL3. I'm leaning towards a SL3
    It is an early 90's DK2 MIJ. It is nice... not a mark on it...

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    Quote Originally Posted by organ View Post
    Nice! I get better performance on my LSi9 in pentode or ultralinear on push pull tube amps. If you're still in triode mode, you might want to try the other.
    I will go ultralinear after burn in period for sure.
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    Nice!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikey081057 View Post
    I will go ultralinear after burn in period for sure.
    Sounds good. I think you'll like UL on the 9's. It will double your power and increase damping.
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    I ordered the Music Hall MMF 5.1 TT today from Needledoctor... He also suggested the Cambridge Audio AZUR 651 Phono pre...Now I am waiting again... Needledoctor seems to be a great shop...
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    looks great! congrats!
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    Sweeeeeeet!
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    Nice. I also have a Cambridge Audio phono pre and it sounds really good.
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    Gunna be diggin out the vinyl
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikey081057 View Post
    Gunna be diggin out the vinyl
    Vinyl and Tubes, a little slice of Heaven in your own listening room! N'joy
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    Guys check out my garage sale... need to liquidate some of my stuff to pay for my bottle and vinyl binge...
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