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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
newbee
4,093 posts
 
Asa, FWIW, if you are considering buying th Primaluna amps consider how well they will interface with your pre-amp.
asa
626 posts
 
Good point, Newbee. Thanks. Is there a particular problem with them, outside of the usual considerations? Can't see that Kevin Deal would be interested in selling amps at that price point with interface/impedance problems (Sorry, Barrel, will get back to Moscode ASAP, promise...)
gregadd
574 posts
 
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My 401HR keeps improving.It may begin to challenge the very best.
baddabob
63 posts
 
Let me try where Asa failed, Tvad.

Do you think this is the last amp you will ever buy?
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Do you think this is the last amp you will ever buy?
Baddabob (Threads | Answers)

Ha! One never says never in this hobby. An amp change can be prompted by other circumstances...speaker change, financial considerations, audiophilia nervosa.

I am very happy with my system and with the Moscode 401HR, and at this time I have no desire or intention to replace it.
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