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Moscode 401HR's Sonic Character

I am curious about this hybrid amp. I very briefly saw it at the HE show in NYC, last year. I just read the (overall favorable) review that was just released in TAS.

I am looking to hear from those who own this amp, or have taken advantage of Moscode's generous in-home audition.

How would you describe this amp's sound?
Does it sound like a tube amp?
Does it sound like a solid state amp?
Does it sound like the best of both worlds...warm "tube" richness, with solid state authority & slam?

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks.
barrelchief
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
>>You should not rely on Stereophile for anything other than the pretty pictures!<<

Actually I find the 10,000 products in their Class A list quite useful.

:-)))))
tvad
9,467 posts
 
11-11-06: Kevziek
You should read the review in a recent Stereophile on this amp. The reviewer does find that it has its own personality, and he didn't like all sonic characteristics of it. Further, JA's measurements show lots of distortion spikes that I don't like the looks of. Yes, some measurements don't translate to sonic issues, but distortion measurements showing numerous high order distortion products are a concern and a red flag in my mind.
Kevziek  (Reviews | Threads | Answers)

Kevziek, I suggest you listen to the amp yourself and decide.

I know six people who have auditioned the amp in their homes, and every one has purchased it.
gregadd
574 posts
 
"Actually I find the 10,000 products in their Class A list quite useful.

:-)))))"

which of course would be even more useful if they had a colorful picture.

"I know six people who have auditioned the amp in their homes, and every one has purchased it."
Tvad:
Make that seven. I purchased mine without the the trial period.
asa
626 posts
 
Thanks. Ditto on the $teropile, although the list does have its uses.

Yes, no SS-anything is an SE. I'm just asking about the overall musicality; as in, how involving. Dynamic contrasts are great, etc. but what about liquidity? Or, dimensionality? Not just how far back it goes, but how it goes; as in, the space between the players. Is it a void, or is there compression of air on the dynamics? Stuff like that.

Mostly, did you stay up late and forget what time it was? Do you get pulled in?

Thanks again.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Asa, with all respect, because everyone has a different definition of the qualities you mention, your questions can only be answered by listening to the amps under consideration.
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