Hybrids vs. "Mix 'n Match"...???

StereoNut · July 31, 2012, 07:59:53 AM

FWIW Here are a few pics... Sorry they're only thumbnails from the ad.

richidoo · July 31, 2012, 10:39:46 AM

600 is a pure tube amp, right? Does it have transistor output?

StereoNut · July 31, 2012, 11:25:44 AM

Quote from: richidoo on July 31, 2012, 10:39:46 AM
600 is a pure tube amp, right? Does it have transistor output?

Rich, it's not all tube; it's a Hybrid. I believe the combination of Mosfets & Cascodes is how George Kaye created Moscodes for the solid state output stage...??? So, tubes "upfront" and Moscodes in the "back end." (See link below for details.)

http://www.meta-gizmo.net/tri/nyal/moscode.html

Of course, if anybody has more technical knowledge on this amp (which is probably everyone else on the planet compared to me!) that they can add, please feel free to chime in here. [Tmazz are you "out there"???]

Thanks!

richidoo · July 31, 2012, 01:13:24 PM

Thanks Bill!

tmazz · August 01, 2012, 09:11:47 AM

Quote from: richidoo on July 31, 2012, 05:18:05 AM
Nice choice! Buying stuff used is almost as good as borrowing. You can usually get out with minimal cost. If you choose wisely your education value is worth the small loss per trade. Moscode used to offer trade in of 300/600s towards new amps. The current 402Au is a gem, one of my fav amps.

Rich,

I have had a Moscode 600 for 26 years now and have to say that it is a real overperformer. Incredible bang for the buck. and very reliable. I had it upgraded by George Kaye and have to say that while it is note as good as the 402 (I haven't heard the Au version yet), it is dam close and can be had for 1/10th the price. My son is now using it in the mini-mancave and after all these years it is a rock solid as ever. I would still be using it myself had I not been made an offer I couldn't refuse on the Vt-200. (nad oh, by the way, I could buy two Moscode 600s for what it cost me to replace the output tubs alone on the ARC

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richidoo · August 01, 2012, 10:18:01 AM

That sounds good! About $1000 for used 600?

StereoNut · August 01, 2012, 10:56:06 AM

Quote from: richidoo on August 01, 2012, 10:18:01 AM
That sounds good! About $1000 for used 600?

According to "Tmazz Tom" (from what he told me anyway) they average between $1000.00 to $1250.00 depending upon the George Kaye mods they have done and of course, their condition.

I lucked out and got mine for le$$

TomM · August 06, 2012, 05:41:04 PM

Bill,
Nice buy.

TomM

StereoNut · August 06, 2012, 07:46:21 PM

Quote from: TomM on August 06, 2012, 05:41:04 PM
Bill,
Nice buy.

TomM

Thanks, Tom!

StereoNut · January 15, 2013, 06:09:54 AM

This just "in" from UPS!!!

Scheduled Delivery Date: Wednesday, 01/16/2013

If the scheduled delivery needs to be changed, select the Tracking Number below or log on to ups.com to request a delivery change from the tracking detail.

Shipper: KAYE AUDIO INC

Delivery Commitment: by End of Day
UPS Service: UPS Ground

After 4 months and 1 day, my Moscode 600 is finally on it's way home!

Woo-Hoo!!!