Music Reference RM-9 MK1 Excellent, great sounding versatile 100 watt Tube amplifier

Hard to find and very sought after Music Refernce RM-9 stereo tube amplifier is available for sale. It is a wonderful sounding 100 watt tube amplifier with the capability to drive EL34, 6550 and KT88 tubes. This one uses lightly used EL34 Electro harmonix output tubes. This is one of the finest amplifier I have ever heard and owned and I truly hate to part with it. Very conservatively rated at 7/10.

Sonically and functionally the amp is in excellent condition. Very musical, great drive, convincing midrange presence with those EL34s. There is no hum or noise other than music coming from this amp. Cosmetically there is a scuff on the edge of the chassis (see photo), otherwise it is conservatively more like a 8/10 rating. This amp is not modified outside of the power switch replacement. It will drive just about any speaker out there and make them sing!!

Ths amp has served me well but it has been used lightly the last few years in my second system and really deserves to be your main system amplifier. Cosmetically there is a light scuff on the edge of the chassis (see close up photos below) and conservatively a 8/10 rating. The amp comes with nearly new Electro Harmonix EL34 output tubes, the tube cage, power cord and owner's manual. The power switch was replaced with sturdier toggle switch.

This versatile amp can use a variety of output tubes but I just love the midrange of the EL34s. The amp will be carefully packed for shipping with plenty of packing material along with the manual. I will double box it so it arrives safely to you.

You will have to look long to find a better amp and this one has almost new output tubes, cage and owner's manual included. It has the better hand wound transformers that were all custom wound by the same tech.

Buyer will pay actual UPS or FEDEX insured shipping charges, no packing or handling fees. Payment via verified paypal, please add 3% or pay via money order.

OK - now for the informal stuff - if money is no object and you are unlike most of us and money does not matter- go for the the other buyer's RM-9SE mono's- have not heard them but I am salivating over them. For us who have real expenses and commitments- this amp is your bet. It is better sounding than the newer and much more expensive hybrid RM-200 which you can get at more than twice the price of my amp. SO...life is short...get what you want but be practical about. Get THE Music Reference amp to own but without spending two to eight months of your mortgage payments.
Ok, back to the formal stuff now.

Additional Information:
The Music Reference RM-9 MKI is coveted by Audiophiles around the world because of its exceptional build quality, remarkable flexibility and superb sound. It is no wonder the demand for this amplifier far outstrips the supply. When one looks at this amplifier, both inside and out, it becomes obvious that Mr. Modjeski takes great pride in the products that bear his name. The RM-9 MKI is one of the most versatile amplifiers that you will ever have the pleasure of owning. This versatility stems from the fact that the amplifier can be voiced to meet the individual listening taste of its owner by using a myriad of tube types. You may use EL-34s, 6CA7s, KT 66s, KT 77s, KT 88s and 6550s. According to Mr. Modjeski, All tubes have an expected working life of 10,000 hours. If you like your music mellow with considerable midrange bloom and softer high frequencies, choose an EL 34 on the other hand if you want brute force in the base, powerful dynamic swings, and an increase in power choose the KT 88. Different brands within each tube type will produce additional possibilities within the musical palette to meet ones individual sonic preferences. If you are ready to enter the wonderful realm of tube electronics with a powerful, 100 WPC amplifier that will bring you many hours of non fatiguing musical enjoyment at a very low cost per hour this is the unit for you. A testament to its quality is underscored by the fact that these units are rarely seen on for sale and when they do appear tend to sell quickly. Roger Modjeski has stated that this is the best amplifier that he has ever produced but ceased production because it became cost prohibitive.

The Roger Modjeski all tube design is one of the classic tube amps of all time. Although it is a tube amp it is not afraid of any tricky speaker loads. Its hefty 100 WPC will drive virtually any load that you hook up to it. The binding posts have 2, 4 and 8 ohm taps. The case is beautifully crafted out of oak. The top quality hand wound output transformers are massive and contribute to this unit's hefty weight.

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The amp will be carefully packed for shipping with plenty of packing material along with the manual. I will double box it so it arrives safely to you.

Buyer to pay actual UPS or FEDEX insured shipping charges, no packing or handling fees. It will drive just about any speaker out there.

Pickup/delivery is also available in the Washington DC metro area. Amp is located in Fairfax, VA.

You will not be disappointed in this amp! Hate to sell it but it is either this one or my Cary 2A3-SI amp that will sell. Whichever one sells, I will keep the other. Do not wait as it may be gone as it is being listed locally.

This is a very enjoyable amp to listen to and you will have real owner's pride having it. I thought I'd never sell it but a new baby coming into the family shifted priorities. Fortunately I have another one at home here with me.

The amp will be carefully packed for shipping with plenty of packing material along all sides and the packed tightly so it cannot shift during transit. It comes with a copy of the owner's manual. I will double box it so it arrives safely to you.

Information:

Description: All vacuum-tube design. Power output: 100Wpc (20dBW). Input impedance: 100k ohms. Input sensitivity: adjustable, 0.4–1.2V.
Dimensions: 17¾" W by 11¾" D by 6½" H. Weight: 60 lbs.