![]() Yes, they do make another big contribution. The Yaqin uses audiophile-grade resistors, coupling capacitors, and volume controls. The second guarantee to such sound is the high quality of this amplifier’s components. But without any minor modifications, this amp’s circuit design is the first guarantee that the MC13S will deliver a quality audiophile sound. The moral of the story here is that if it is a tried and true audiophile circuit that has won over so many hearts, why play with it? Well, I guess we cannot resist the urge to do so. Our hats are off to David Hafler, Dynaco, and many others on this point. The circuitry is based on a time tested, ultra-linear push-pull design that made the sound of an E元4/6Ca7 based integrated amplifier the mainstay of frugal tube amp audiophiles while we weathered the rise and triumph of the new solid-state transistor world order. The somewhat bare-bones circuitry of this amplifier does deliver a very high-quality sound. However, there is a silver lining to be found here. At a significantly higher price, Yaqin offers amplifiers that do include the above items. If you want an auto-mute circuit, a tube auto biasing circuit, a remote control, or even a protective grill, you will need to look elsewhere. Bells and whistles found in more expensive integrated amplifiers are not there. The Yaqin MC13S has a very minimal and straightforward circuit. The stated specifications that Yaqin gives for the MC13S stereo integrated specifications are: Output power: 40 watts + 40 watts at 8 ohms Distortion: ≤0.9% measured at 28 watts Signal to noise ratio: ≥85 decibels (A-weighted) Two speaker output impedance posts rated at 8 ohms or 4 ohms Four switchable line inputs Power consumption: ≤220W and, Input Sensitivity: ≤0.26 volts. The Yaqin factory has received Chinese 3C, and European CE certification. ![]() The vacuum tubes Yaqin uses are from reputable Chinese manufacturers such as Shuguang. As well, the volume controls used are from ALPS, the well-known Japanese company. Solen, Philips, Siemens, and Thomson capacitors are quoted as being used through their circuits. Many of the circuit components are of audiophile grade, produced by well-known Japanese, American, and European companies. It measures 47 cm in length, 31.5 cm in width, and 17.5 cm in height. All the research and design, quality control, and assembly are done within Yaqin’s own walls. Moreover, this facility houses workshops for metal chassis stamping, CNC machining, circuit board printing, and transformer production. It now owns a 5000-square-meter production facility. Its products are mainly exported to Japan, North America, and, Europe. From their website we learn that the company was founded in 1994. Let’s start with some hard to find facts about the company we know as Yaqin. As well as a few cautions to those considering its purchase. Rather, let me introduce the reasons I believe that this amplifier occupies a unique niche in the more frugal-minded tube amplified market. I am certainly not saying this is the integrated amplifier that you must rush out and purchase immediately. I can live very happily for a long time with this amp in my system before I even feel the itch to invest in a costlier upgrade. The paradox is that I am soundly satisfied with the music I am hearing. It is playing music in my system where, normally, a several thousand-dollar integrated amplifier should be. ![]() In some ways, the Yaqin MC13S stereo integrated is a paradox. ![]()
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