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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.
ghasley
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Yes it does. As a matter of fact, it sounds terrific that way.
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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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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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t_ramey, ditto. Big Ear is about 15 minutes away from me as well. I had some time off this week and was going to check them out but life and prepping for the holiday got in the way. Over the past week or so I’ve been speaking to Tom who seems pleasant, honest, and down to earth. It sounds like they’re still setting up the various rooms, but excited to have them in the valley. I’m sure we’ll cross paths. 
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