Danielle
Reviewed in Canada on September 20, 2024
Excellent. Well packaged and arrived in pristine condition. Currently around 8hrs on unit. Was a bit dull and scratchy at first, but after a couple hours of run time it improved greatly and bass slowly picking up, but sound output is quite neutral overall which I like. Only thing I noticed was the v1 output while checking the bias seems to wander a bit, although getting more stable with run time. I thought the power tubes might be mismatched by looking at the clock position of the bias pots. However, after swapping the power tubes around for a possible better match for each channel the clock position was the same as original after readjustingthe bias. So I believe they were well matched as the unit came. Very nice amplifier and would recommend to anyone.
Emmanuel Godin
Reviewed in Canada on December 21, 2024
Habituellement je critique les articles pour aviser les consommateurs de possibles problèmes. Ici il n'y en a aucun! Bien au contraire.Vous devez simplement savoir que vous devez manipuler cet amplificateur de la même manière et avec le même soin qu'une table tournante pour vinyle. Avec délicatesse et attention.Cet amplificateur est une merveille en soit. Avant même de penser à faire du tube Rolling dessus, sachez que les tubes monté d'origine sont des PSVANE HORIZON SÉRIE!!!C'est vous dire l'attention portée à cette merveille.Ne vous étonnez donc pas si votre ampli prend une centaine d'heures à bien résonner, c'est le temps que prennent les tubes psvane à se placer, à se roder.Néanmoins, à la sortie de la boîte, il vous jettera en bas de votre chaise. Il surpasse bien des amplificateurs que j'ai posséder. J'ai un philips 22AH380 black tulip de 1979 et un REGA mira 1997 et il sonne mieu que ces belles pièces audiophile.A ce jour ( 50 heures de brake-in), il drive une platine CD Saturn de Rega et des haut-parleurs de 1978 Philips Sierra sx-800 8 ohms de 70 Watts, 3 voix avec un 12 pouce . La spacialité est vraiment grande, un léger roll off aux aigues. mais c'est parfait pour cette platine très définie. Les graves sont biens présentes et contrôlées. Je ferai un essai avec mes TOTEM RAINMAKER 4 Ohms plus difficiles à driver mais dont la réputation n'est plus à faire sur leur spacialité et rendu.Le seul défaut est qu'il émet un issssss, je verrai en faisant du Rolling sur le 5ar4 vers un SOVTEK et le 12ax7 vers un Tung-sol ou gold lion.Grandement conseillé!Ps: vous aurez à passer les potentiomètres de réglage au Deoxit D5 pour nettoyer l'oxydation de l'entreposage et régler les tubes à 40%.Bonne écoute!🙃
Louis
Reviewed in Canada on August 8, 2023
Since this product comes from China, if you have problems with it you will count on your own. Two tubes grilled in the last two years and I had to bring the amplifier to a local repair shop. Costed me close to 1 000 canadian dollars to change the tubes and to fix the bias. I don't think it's a good idea to buy products from China with no services close to Canada.
CR77
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023
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steve morton
Reviewed in Canada on May 1, 2021
My first experience with a tube amp other than small headphone amps. My main system uses a Bryson 4bsst amp pushing large Mirage OM5 speakers with active bass drivers, and also a Paradigm sub, so quite a change, but this will be a secondary system for me. The Muzishare would be challenged driving the OM5s, so I purchased both a set of Klipsch rp 600m’s and also Triangle Borea br03’s to pair with the X7.... both highly sensitive and with their own sonic signature, and both emphasized top end, especially the Klipsch, so great match for tubes. I swap in and out depending on my musical flavour of the day. Both speakers hooked up wonderfully with the X7 and serving as great introduction to tubes other than headphones. The X7 sounded great out of the box and after a week of heavy listening has truly come into its own. This amp drives both the smaller sensitive speakers to more than enough sound pressure levels without running out of breath...lots of headroom, and demonstrates sweet treble and mids with lots of bass power that is quite defined when in ultra linear mode. Imaging is very good as is the soundstage, which was extra wide in triode mode that I use late evenings and provides more of a tube sweetness and warmth that is evident with piano and string instruments, and vocals. The amp is very heavy (almost as much as my large Bryson) and quality construction with a solid feel to the volume and selector knobs and also toggle switches....very good quality binding posts. A really attractive piece of gear as well and has to be seen in person to fully appreciate. I enjoy the glow of the tubes and VU meters in a dark room. I am using vinyl, CD, reel to reel tape and streaming for sources and sounds great with all. The phono stage is very good as well, and also with drives my most demanding headphones with ease. I am very pleased with this amp and considering this my introduction to tubes, a very good value....truly great value for the performance and build quality. I recommend.
thinline69
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2020
I Always dreamed of a Tube amp with Two VU Meters, ever since I was a kid. I saw the reviews (and an especially helpful video review on YouTube), and I was convinced to buy the Muzishare X-7. I paired with Polk Audio i200 bookshelf speakers and a Polk Audio 10" powered subwoofer. (These bookshelf speakers are not tiny--they don't fit upright on any bookshelf). The amp powers the i200s just fine. Sound is excellent in both Ultralinear mode (45 watts per channel) and Triode mode. I personally prefer the Triode Mode at a higher volume (which I'm told is 25 watts per channel and has rolls off the treble a tiny bit). The bass response without the subwoofer is excellent. (I add just a tad of subwoofer as a personal preference). I have never exceeded the 12 o'clock position on the volume. At 12, the amp is overpowering in a good way. There's still a lot of power left. My personal tastes aren't loud volumes, just note that there's plenty of power for efficient speakers. Highly likely, you'll have plenty of power for larger drivers that are in tower speakers, especially in Ultralinear mode. I haven't opened up the case (like the reviewer did on YouTube), but the exterior is solid quality everything! The reviewer showed quality point to point wiring with quality soldering on the inside.I have nothing negative to say about this amp. I've had it use for about 3 hours per day. Theoretically, the sound will get better as my speakers get broken in. Apparently, tubes also get a little better performance with use. (Note, they'll degrade after time, but that's probably 5-7 years away, and will need to be replaced. But, that's a known fact about vacuum tubes).My amp is the focal point of my living room. I love the look in the light. In the dark, the glowing tubes and twin VU meters are just art! Again, since the early-80s, I've dreamed of a tube amp. $1300 is a lot of money, but an incredible value for what you get, considering what boutique tube amps cost. Don't let the "Made in China" scare you on the quality. It is excellent.The biggest negative that the YouTube reviewer had was servicing (because it comes from China). I disagree. Since it's basically 1950's era technology (that is, it runs on vacuum tubes), I would argue that service should be easy to find no matter where you live. By no means am I criticizing the 1950s era technology, I just mean to say that it's relative simple compared to the most modern solid state amps.
zurn
Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2020
I'm coming from a Marantz 2250. This is my first tube hifi amp and I'm loving this thing. The sound quality is phenomenal and the build quality is up to par with amps 2-3x the price. I really love the fact that it was a remote for the volume. My rectifier tube went out a couple of weeks after getting the amp and the seller sent me a new one immediately. Buy with confidence!
bbar1971
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2019
(May 11th 2021)This has only got better in the almost 2 years I've owned it. I've swapped out 12ax7 and the 12au7 tubes with NOS 50's and the rectifier tube with a 1958 GE Copper. I also swapped out the KT88's for KT120's. (See updated photo) Is this something you need to do? The answer is no, but it has taken it to the next level. Don't listen to the very,very few bad reviews. This is on the level of Amplifiers well passed it's price. I'm a proud audiophile and I've been in this game for 40 years and heard and have had many great amp's and this is right up there with some of the best. Is this in a league with a $20,000 amp...NO but come on let's be real, but it hangs in with $4000 and $5000 ones with no problem. After 2 years of continuous play and that's almost everyday and not one issue, I'm saying again BUY IT!! You will not be sorry.Everything about this is mind blowing good!!! The build,the sound and the price. This is not your Yaqin or Nobsound.This unit is on par with Primaluna and I dare say a little better. You will not be sorry buying this or any Muzishare amp.Handmade with point to point wiring and nice and heavy. The imaging is breath taking. Warm smooth mids and tight bass and tons of air. It feels like your in the room. I play a wide range of music from rock,jazz,classic country and everything in between. I was listening to a recording that was recorded in a old cathedral in Germany and it took me there, I could almost smell it. I love this amp and you will also!!!! Get it before the price goes way up!!!!