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Ming Da Dynasty Cadenza Grande MC368 B5 Valve Amplifier Excellent with remote. Product Description: The Cadenza-Grandé ( MC368-B5 ) is the new powerful integrated amplifier developed from the successful and award winning MC386-BSE. W ith KT150s and built in DAC option This new heavy hitter uses the unique KT120 Valves(new KT150 optional), manufactured by Tung Sol, in push pull, giving a hefty 110 watts per channel in ultra linear mode or switchable into triode mode to give a silky warm yet still...
The big thing here is the price: at £1,700, it is far above the recent used cluster and reads as ambitious rather than fair. Against your own database, that sits well over the £584 75th percentile, with the median at £451 and the 25th percentile at £265, so it is priced at a serious premium to the normal range.
That only makes sense if this is unusually well sorted: confirmed original-owner provenance, fresh valves, strong service history, and complete accessories/packaging. This line can be a very rewarding buy when properly maintained, with the usual valve-amp appeal of weight, scale, and a more textured presentation than many solid-state integrateds, but at this level I would want evidence of recent checkover and no hum, drift, or channel imbalance before paying up.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Tung-Sol emerged as an American electronics manufacturer founded in 1904 by Harvey Wilson Harper and brothers Herbert E. and Herbert C. Plass in New York City. The company's name derives from "tungsten" and the Latin word "sol," reflecting its early focus on incandescent lamp technology. Beginning with automotive headlights and Christmas tree lights, Tung-Sol expanded into radio and vacuum tube production throughout the early twentieth century, establishing itself as a serious player in American electronics manufacturing before relocating to Newark, New Jersey in 1917.
Within the audio industry, Tung-Sol's legacy rests almost entirely on vacuum tubes rather than complete amplifiers or speakers. The company's most significant contribution to hi-fi was the 6550 power tube, conceived and introduced in 1955 specifically for high-fidelity applications. This tube remains in production and continues powering premium audio systems decades later. Tung-Sol also manufactured other critical audio tubes including the 6SN7GTB, which audiophiles still seek for tube rolling and system optimization.
Tung-Sol occupies a unique position in the hi-fi market as a vintage-collector and niche boutique brand. The company's original American-made tubes from the mid-twentieth century command premium prices among discerning audiophiles who value their sonic characteristics and build quality. Modern Tung-Sol tubes are manufactured under license in Russia, creating a distinct market segment where vintage American examples are prized by tube enthusiasts, while contemporary production serves budget-conscious buyers seeking the brand's heritage at lower price points.
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