Preamp Deal of the Century

maril555:

the malbecs arrived last week just before x-mas. unfortunately, there was an intermittent pop/crackle in one of the amps. i discussed it with mick and we did not believe it was a tube issue. i've shipped the one crackling malbec to kevin covi in new york. he should have it by wednesday due to the holidays.

with just one malbec, i've decided to wait until the other one returns to do any serious listening as i want them to break in together. i have listened to the one malbec i have and it sounds very promising. however, with just one amp, i want to hold off any discussion of the sound until i receive the other malbec back and allow them time to break in properly.

not quite the report i'm sure everybody wanted, but that's where i stand. i will say that mick has been great throughout all the problems and he is super quick at replying to emails, often replying several times in the same day.

Hello Ooslik,

Were you able to change your order with Mick?

Happy New Years to everyone!

Tom

Anyone out there besides Kgturner that has Malbecs ordered?

from what i recall, ray ordered a pair as well. not sure if he got his in yet though. i emailed him earlier today so maybe we'll hear from him shortly.

Hello All
Long time Audiogon Member
I have been just sitting back taking in knowledge from all the GREAT Audiogon members. THANKS!!
I have a Mondeuse on order in chrome & black to match my Cortese.
I put money down back in March when Mick was updating my Cortese.
I heard from Mick around Dec 11th,he was having trouble getting the chrome transformer covers,I guess other wise my are just about done.
I will let you know when I recieve them.