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McChanson KT150 SilkT SET Integrated Amplifier (Valve) Available for sale is a top spec McChanson SET KT150 UL/Triode switchable Tube Amplifier – with adjustable fixed bias, with Silk output transformers & uses an IT (interstage transformers– i.e. no coupling capacitors). This is a beast of an Amp, drives my 88db Speakers easily with dial barely at 9 o’clock. Probably has about 400 hours on it – so condition is like excellent. Specs below;Power Tube complement possible – 6L6 to KT170. A pair of KT150 will be provided with the Amp.Driver – 6EM7 (have host of other possible drivers with use of
McChanson’s big-output valve integrateds have a cult following for a reason: they’re built for scale, tone, and a bit of old-school drama. At A$2,800, this is above the recent used-market median of A$1,605 and also above the A$2,194 75th percentile, so the ask is ambitious rather than a bargain.
That said, excellent condition helps a lot here, because these are the kind of amps buyers chase when they want generous headroom and the KT150 presentation in a single box. If it’s clean, properly set up, and comes with original valves, packaging, or service history, the premium is easier to justify for a buyer who values presentation and immediacy over scorekeeping.
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McChanson Audio traces its roots to Sydney, Australia, where valve amplifier enthusiast Eric Chan has operated as a one-man workshop since at least the 1960s. Chan, a self-taught electronics tinkerer who built his first diode radio as a teenager, began crafting custom tube amps from his Burwood home, evolving into a true cottage industry. With decades of hands-on experience, he embodies the DIY spirit of hi-fi's golden era, producing gear that prioritizes pure tone over mass production.
The brand specializes in boutique vacuum tube amplifiers, including single-ended triode (SET) designs like the 8-watt-per-channel MarzE and push-pull models such as the Black Knight, often priced accessibly between $600 and $750 AUD depending on components. Chan also builds headphone amps, stereo power amps, and guitar amplifiers, with occasional forays into preamps using tubes like KT88 and 6C4N-EB. These hand-wired creations emphasize Class A operation and tonal warmth, appealing to vinyl lovers and tube purists.
McChanson occupies a niche as an underground cult favorite among audiophiles, particularly guitarists in Australia, the UK, and US, who praise its exquisite sound and build quality in online forums. Far from high-end luxury or mainstream mid-tier, it thrives as a vintage-inspired boutique operation—obscure yet revered for delivering exceptional value in a sea of factory amps. For the discerning buyer seeking authentic valve magic, Eric Chan's offerings remain a hidden gem.
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