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HCT HMS-100 tube hybrid amplifier with Speakers in excellent working and very good cosmetic condition.
This system consisting of a tube hybrid integrated amplifier and a pair of bookshelf speakers.
This system was sold under a variety of names (Fatman iTube, Dared MP-5) and was very well reviewed.
Audio Advisor sold the Fatman iTube variant for approximately $500 new.
I've been using that system in my office, and I really love it.
Not only does it have a nice warm sound, but it's a really lovely thing to look at too.
It includes a total of 3 tubes, one of which is called the "magic eye" which serves as a signal level meter.
Rated power is 2 x 15 watts, and there are two sets of RCA inputs, one set of speaker level outputs (5-way binding posts), detachable power cord, headphone jack, toggle switch for the two inputs, power switch, and volume knob.
The speakers are ported, 2-way, finished in a nice high gloss black, and have 5-way binding posts.
Each speaker measures 9.
33" x 7" x 5.
6"
HCT HMS-100 tube (preamp stage) / solid state (power amp stage) hybrid amplifier.
This amp features a tube preamp stage and solid-state amplifier stage.
Power output is 15-watt x 2 according to the manufacturer.
The tube complement is 2 6N1 (ECC85) and 1 6E2 (EM87).
The 6N1 tubes are for the preamp stage, and the 6E2 is a "magic-eye" tube, which glows in time with the audio signal as a visual output indicator (VU-meter).
The HCT HMS-100 features 2 line-level stereo analog inputs, stereo speaker binding posts and an IEC AC power socket on the rear panel.
On the front panel, there is a 3.
5mm headphone jack, input selector switch, power switch, and volume control.
This amplifier is reputed to be made by the same factory that also makes strikingly similar amps sold by Dared, Fatman, and Sonic Integrity.
Some of these amps are sold for hundreds of dollars more.
There are many discussions on the internet concerning this great little amp.
One common theme is how this amp sounds outstanding, and is an incredible
bargain.
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