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Kingko KA-101 Integrated Tube Amplifier

Has anyone tried the Kingko KA-101 amplifier? EL84 based integrated with 2 12au7’s, 1 12ax7 and a 5ar4 or a 5u4g tube for rectification. I read a few reviews, saw the price and thought I would check it out. Ordered one and out of the box it sounded exceptional with the stock tubes but with NOS tubes this thing is seriously good. I mean seriously good. I’m not a reviewer nor do I want to be...just love music and love playing around with the gear and this thing is pure fun. Its so inexpensive I actually bought 2 although I need to add on to have another room for another system LOL.

I’d be interested in hearing your tube rolling adventures as well as speaker selection. I’ve got 4 different pair of speakers and I’m kindof surprised it sounds great and drives all 4 pair very well. I’m kindof shocked actually. Anyway, chime in and peace.
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t_ramey
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Does the pre in input allow for a separate preamp volume control to be used without turning up the amps own volume knob to max? Looks like a fun amp!
ghasley OP
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Yes it does. As a matter of fact, it sounds terrific that way.
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motopatina
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So cool! Great feedback on this neat little amp! I haven’t pulled the trigger yet, but have corresponded with King. He only had a couple of KA 101’s left and told me a KA101 Pro version is coming out with a little transformer magic to be even quieter with headphones. The price goes up to 7300 hkd with free shipping. I’m starting over with a budget system and haven’t figured out my speakers yet, so I plan on getting that part handled first. Leaning towards Heresy III’s. Ironically, just cane across a nice Scott 299a so I’m conflicted. Although, I might just be sentimental for that piece. Is the KingKo a big step ahead of the Scott in performance? You have some great gear!




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toro3
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Update people who are interested, this integrated tube now has a US dealer out of Arizona: bigearstereo.com

Sweet amp that should definitely receive more attention. 
t_ramey
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Bigearstereo is just down the road from me. One of these days I would love to hear this little guy.
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