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BrianB
12-01-2006, 09:47 PM
This month, I'll be introducing a new line of tube gear (amps, preamps, and CD players) to my little shop - namely, Melody Valve. A couple of professional reviewers I know strongly suggested that I check this line out, and I must admit, I'm very impressed!

Within the next couple of weeks, I will have Melody's I300B integrated SET amp and their new CDM-10 tube CD player (which weighs 75 pounds!) here in the shop for folks to audition. And I'll be bringing in more Melody gear next year...

For an overview of the entire Melody Valve line, go to:

http://www.melodyhifi.com (http://www.melodyhifi.com/)

And for a recent review of one of Melody's integrated tube amps, go to:

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/melody3/i2a3.html

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BrianB
12-02-2006, 08:49 PM
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/melody3/hero3.jpg
Kamakiri
12-02-2006, 11:28 PM
:eek:
Justen
12-02-2006, 11:34 PM
Dang that's purty!!!
BrianB
12-02-2006, 11:34 PM
Hiya, Kam!

Okay, so is :eek: good or bad? :scratch2:

Cheers,
Brian
BrianB
12-02-2006, 11:50 PM
Dang that's purty!!!

Just to up the drool factor, here's a photo of back side of the same Melody amp, and with the tube cage in place:

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/melody3/hero2.jpg
Kamakiri
12-03-2006, 08:01 AM
I MUST own that. I must.
Andyman
12-03-2006, 08:03 AM
He sure knows how to bait the hook, doesn't he........
rickon66
12-03-2006, 12:20 PM
Let's see some prices:banana: :banana:
BrianB
12-03-2006, 09:43 PM
Let's see some prices:banana: :banana:

Well, the I2A3 integrated amp pictured above retails for $2999, and is Melody's most expensive such unit, with their other tube integrateds ranging in price for $1169 to $2899.

Also, the CDM-10 CD player that I mentioned earlier retails for $2650, and although there are lots of tube CD players nowadays, I think that this one might be unique in its use of 6SN7 and 5AR4 tubes.

Finally, Melody has authorized the sale of all of their products at 15% off retail through the end of December.

If anyone here would like to have a Melody catalog e-mailed to them, just let me know! :thmbsp:
kckrs
12-04-2006, 11:18 AM
I happen to be one of the lucky few and have the i2a3 running Klipsch Belles and/or Cornwalls. To put it simply - WOW. Sounds as good as it looks and she looks mighty fine. I may have found a keeper. (how many times have I said that!). This thing is a brute, a full 70lbs covered in gorgeous piano black. I would think a nice line to pick-up.
Rich
fujifrontier
12-04-2006, 06:15 PM
i want a catalogue...
BrianB
12-05-2006, 10:30 PM
i want a catalogue...

Please send an e-mail to info@venushifi.com, and I'll reply with a Melody catalog attached.

Happy listening!
BrianB
12-06-2006, 12:07 AM
Yet another Melody review (actually, a preview of a review) appeared this week. Check it out:

http://sixmoons.com/audioreviews/melody4/m880.html
alexkerhead
12-12-2006, 02:44 PM
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/melody3/hero3.jpg
Oh.....My.....stars.....that....is...lovely!
That is by far the best looking tube amp I have ever seen in my life!

I want one, maybe some day I can find the means.:smoke:
BrianB
12-20-2006, 10:05 PM
Well, I got my I300B 8-watt integrated SET amp on Saturday, and I've got to say that Melody does indeed seem to be "all that" - this hefty unit not only sounds superb, but the build quality and aesthetics are top notch! Needless to say, I am very much looking forward to receiving more Melody products in the near future...