Mitsubishi Diatone DA-P600 Preamp

nelsress

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• Mar 29, 2015

• #1

This weekend I picked up a Mitsubishi Diatone DA-P600 preamp and haven't found too much info on it on the web. It came in a package deal with a Hafler HP-101 which I have heard is decent but I read where some people have called the Mitsubishi the "poor man's Spec 1", which makes it sound like a worthwhile one to keep, based on what I've heard from people who own and use Spec 1's. Anyone out there in AK Land using one of these DA-P600 pre's? Opinions? Thanks.

 

bobaloniny

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• Mar 29, 2015

• #2

I've been using one for years now, never a problem with it. Never had the cover off in fact. I think its very neutral (I use the tone defeat), so I have always run it with a warmer sounding ss amp.
I enjoy the switchable 2 sets of outs, the only thing I wished it did have (sometimes anyway) is a 2nd phono stage.

 

nelsress

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• Mar 29, 2015

• #3

Thanks bobaloniny, it's good to know someone's using one of these and enjoying it, particularly for that long.

 

motorstereo

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• Mar 30, 2015

• #4

Hmmm; Bluebook doesn't have that model listed. Would you have a pic or 2 of it?
The closest I have is a Mitsubishi da-c20 pre-tuner. Dual mono, heavy, well built and nice sounding pre. Mitsubishi made some great sounding gear.

 

nelsress

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• Mar 30, 2015

• #5

Until I get around to photographing it, here's a link showing what it looks like and the specs.

http://audio-database.com/MITSUBISHI-DIATONE/amp/da-p600-e.html

 

jheu02

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• Mar 30, 2015

• #6

Looks nice. Spec sheet says it runs off of 100VAC. You'll need a step down transformer. I wouldn't run it on 120V.

 

nelsress

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• Mar 30, 2015

• #7

Thanks for the heads-up, I didn't run it yet but I think I saw a multi-voltage adjustment on the unit but I'll be sure before I plug it in.

 

bobaloniny

newt

• Mar 31, 2015

• #8

Just for the record, mine which has no Diatone labeling at all, but rather is tagged MGA Mitsubishi Electric is labeled 120vac, 60Hz.
I assume what I have is made for the western market, and the Diatone may have been aimed more at the hometown crowd or something.

 

nelsress

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• Mar 31, 2015

• #9

I checked and mine is also marked 120V, 60Hz so I decided to see if it works buy coupling it with the amp section on a Harman Kardon 330B receiver, a CD player and an AR XB turntable and it works fine. Thanks guys.

 

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leslie_cz

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• May 21, 2015

• #10

I recently (6 months) bought a pair of Mitsubishi DA-P600&DA-A600. The speakers are Diatone DS-1000s. Recapped them, now the tone is very-very natural, especially in case of female vocals and acoustical intruments. Compared to my other set (DA-C20&DA-A10DC) they're very similar, however, the difference is not reflect the price difference between them.