I recently switched to Magnepan LRS+ with balanced F4s and this M2x I just built I won’t need. The chassis, PSU, and transformer are brand new but the boards were previously used by a friend but he needed more power so I traded for the amp back and repurposed parts. The daughter boards are all stuffed and work. 60,000uf in filtering, Vishay resistors, Nichicon caps, and covers for the Edcor transformers. Transformer is an Antek AS-4218. With near 100 db efficient Klipsch speakers the amp only has a tiny hum with my ear 1 inch from the speaker. I’m sure I could have gotten it quieter using shielded RCAs. Dissipante chassis from Modushop and Norwood boards are currently installed.
The preamp I used all parts from Academy Audio. It has the LPS9 PSU, VCX volume control, and BIB balanced input board. It has 3 balanced inputs and 2 RCA single ended outputs. The PSU is a Meanwell 5V that allows you to use your favorite power cable. I also included the standby switch that allows you to easily flip the unit to mute and you can program the VCX for another type of remote. Galaxy chassis from Modushop and remote is included. If you plan to use single ended sources, I can offer some cables for cheap that are single ended to XLR.
I’m asking $1200 for everything and I’ll ship it for free. I would love to sell these two pieces together.
The preamp I used all parts from Academy Audio. It has the LPS9 PSU, VCX volume control, and BIB balanced input board. It has 3 balanced inputs and 2 RCA single ended outputs. The PSU is a Meanwell 5V that allows you to use your favorite power cable. I also included the standby switch that allows you to easily flip the unit to mute and you can program the VCX for another type of remote. Galaxy chassis from Modushop and remote is included. If you plan to use single ended sources, I can offer some cables for cheap that are single ended to XLR.
I’m asking $1200 for everything and I’ll ship it for free. I would love to sell these two pieces together.
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It works beautifully, thanks to you!!! And with the M2x and keeps the transformer to the front of the chassis.
"All Daughter Boards Included" but your photos don't seem to include Norwood daughter boards, which the diyAudio Store ships as part of its M2x product?
Are you including pair of Norwood daughter boards in this sale? If so, are your Norwood boards populated? If so, have you played music through the Norwoods and verified that they are operating correctly?
Are you including pair of Norwood daughter boards in this sale? If so, are your Norwood boards populated? If so, have you played music through the Norwoods and verified that they are operating correctly?
Thanks Mark. The Norwoods are installed in the amp and shown in the pictures.
Sorry I should have mentioned that.
Sorry I should have mentioned that.
Ahh, indeed they are! I saw the 4x2 array of not-installed boards but failed to also include the yes-installed boards. Very sorry for the error!
I updated the listing to mention the Norwoods currently installed in the amp.
The fact that you have built up all the input boards is very impressive! Someone is going to enjoy that flexibility and listening experience to hear what each of Mark's designs sounds like.