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Worked but all of the sudden it stopped working. You have the crank the volume all the way up to hear anything and once you do it starts cracking and distorting. Comes with the power cable not bare wire. Any questions feel free to ask.
The timing is fine here because the MC-84L is an older, still-currently-sold EL84 integrated rather than a dead-end vintage piece, so age matters more for condition than for model obsolescence. At US$499, the asking price lands right around the going used figure I can anchor, which is fair to slightly strong rather than a steal; it is not an obvious bargain, but it is in the zone where a clean example can make sense.
What keeps it interesting is the classic Yaqin EL84 push-pull sound: modest power, but usually a lively, harmonically rich presentation that suits efficient speakers and smaller rooms well. If this one is complete, quiet, and still on its original tubes, the upside is a ready-to-enjoy tube amp with decent resale stability; at this price, I’d want to see clear photos, confirmation it functions properly, and a sense of how much tube life is left, since replacement tubes and service are where ownership costs can creep in.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Yaqin is a Chinese audio brand that appears to have been founded in 1994, with its manufacturing rooted in southern China, often associated with Foshan/Shenzhen-area production. Publicly available information suggests it began as a small family-run operation and was later built out into a more formal factory brand. The company’s exact founding story is not especially well documented in English, so details beyond the 1994 origin should be treated cautiously.
The brand is best known for vacuum-tube hi-fi components, especially integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, tube preamps, and phono stages. Models such as the MC-10L, MC-13S, MC-84L, MC-100B, and MS-23B are frequently referenced by enthusiasts. Yaqin has also claimed broader production capabilities, including transformers and related audio electronics, though its core identity is clearly centered on tube amplification rather than loudspeakers, turntables, headphones, or cables.
In the market, Yaqin sits in the value-oriented to mid-tier tube-audio segment rather than the true high-end. Its appeal is strong among listeners who want classic valve sound, straightforward serviceability, and a relatively affordable path into tubes. It is not generally regarded as a luxury boutique marque, but it has earned a reputation for delivering decent performance for the money, especially for buyers comfortable with a more traditional, component-driven approach to hi-fi.
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