MelosMA-111busedI believe this is a Melos 111b tube hybrid pre-amplifier but cannot prove it. Both the Melos 111 and 111b have only 111 on the face plate so i am dropping the price to a 111. This Melos is a two pi...325.00

Melos MA-111

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Ships fromNew York, NY, 10024
Ships toUnited States
Package dimensions20.0" × 18.0" × 6.0" (30.0 lbs.)
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I believe this is a Melos 111b tube hybrid pre-amplifier but cannot prove it. Both the Melos 111 and 111b have only 111 on the face plate so i am dropping the price to a 111. This Melos is a two piece unit with outboard power supply. Its' sound is sweet and warm and on my system has huge imaging and very good depth. Voices stand out dramatically. Instrumental clarity is good. Refinement of sound reflects the Melos' original price range and not up to my BAT VK 51se ($7500) or Hovland HP 100 ($5000.) The bass on my ststem is closer to excellent than very good. The Melos pre-amp drives low output Moving coil cartridges with ease. However, I most like the CD sound including some of the older discs. I plugged the Melos back into my system and have listening to the unit for 3 days and have been amazed how satisfying it is. It had originally been used with Tannoys, replaced with a Melos 222bi and, in turn, replaced with BAT VK 51SE ($7500) and Hovland HP 100 s ($5000) which are much pricier pre-amps.

The Melos is a hybrid design, It has multiple inputs providing great flexibility including two line (CD) (one low and one high), tuner input, two aux inputs, a tape loop and phono stage. They Melos received very fine reviews, It is a true bargain.

The unit's condition is quite good with a few scuffs and some barely noticeable scratches.

Two of eight cover screws are missingI Allen wrench is included. Have not been able to download my pictures of the outside and inside but hope to do so later today. No original box or owners manual. Will ship double boxed with bubble wrap in the inner box and "peanuts" separating the inner from the outer box

Price is for the unit itself plus for shipping and PayPal fees (3%.)

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Can you provide any more info on the phono stage? Thanks!
I'm not quite certain. It should work well with medium level moving coil output cartridges. We used a Benz Micro Glider with it for a few years and it produced a sweet sound. I have misplaced the manual and cannot give you a definitive answer. May try to hook up with a low output moving coil tomorrow. howard185

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