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One of the Latest Model MC-88C Pro of YAQIN amplifiers in 2025 : this Yaqin MC-18S Pro amplifier embodies the essence of years of market feedback and is meticulously designed and manufactured with great care. Therefore, it is expected to win wide acclaim and favor in today's markeAn Exquisite Integrated Tube Amplifier Featuring an MM Phono Input: In addition to the standard RCA input designed for CD players, this sophisticated amplifier is also fully compatible with LP turntables via its dedicated MM phono input, offering audiophiles a seamless and versatile listening experience.This amplifier features RCA inputs and an XLR input, which allow for versatile connectivity options beyond turntable compatibility.HIFI Standard Manufacturing: The chassis is constructed from an integrated stainless steel main body combined with two sandblasted and anodized aluminum side panels, complemented by an elegant sandblasted and anodized tube cage, a Japanese potentiometer, and gold-plated terminals, ensuring both durability and high-quality audio performance.Parameters:Inputs：RCA Inputs、MM Phono Input、Balance InMaximum output Power：50W+50W（THD≤5%，8Ω）Rated Output Power：35W+35WFrequency Response：5Hz-70KHz（-2dB）Total Harmonic Distortion：≤1％（35W,1KHz）Signal / Noise Ratio：≥90dB（A）Input Sensitivity：AUX1，AUX2 ——300mVLP Phono Input——4mVBLANCED IN——600mVMax Power Consumption：≤300WLoad Impedance ：4Ω－8ΩTubes ：KT-88×4 、12AX7B×1、6H8C×2Net Weight：19KG / 42 lbs Gross Weight：22.4KG / 49 lbs
This is a buyer’s market for this kind of Yaqin integrated, and at USD$859 the ask looks ambitious versus the recent used pool: median USD$423, with the upper quartile at USD$672. That puts this listing well above where most comparable sales cluster, so it would need something unusually strong in condition, provenance, or extras to justify the premium.
The appeal is clear: a KT88 push-pull integrated with MM phono, balanced input, and enough power to drive a wide range of speakers is a very usable all-in-one tube setup. Yaqin gear is generally bought for strong value and lively, full-bodied sound, but at this price the buyer should want proof of clean operation, healthy tubes, and any included original accessories or packaging to narrow the gap.
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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