So, I decided to go to the source, and asked Peter Qvortrup of Audio Note UK his thoughts on the Meishu, and just how it fit into their product line: They seem niche even in Audio Note UK’s own lineup because in my mind most Audio Note customers who want a 300B solution for their amplification needs would seek out one of AN’s various monoblock pairs, such as the Quest or Conquest. I’d always thought of them as being very thin on the ground, since one doesn’t see reviews. The Meishu is a strange, and somewhat mythical audiophile beast. 70 lbs, and an intimidating 9″ x 18″ x 20″) over from Soundhounds was because he wanted me to have a couple months to experience the magic of the legendary 300B tube in my own home. Which leads to me believe it’s the dark arts he’s involved in, because if I tried to move it on my own I’d wreck myself.ĭo not try this at home.The reason Thorne had brought the bespoke-built Meishu integrated ( approx. How the hell he’d managed to get the damn thing into his truck remains a mystery until this day, and if I ask he just smiles wanly. The fact that Audio Note dealer, whiskey confidante, and bon vivant Don Thorne had taken the time (and considerable effort) lugging the behemoth Meishu Silver Signature integrated amplifier all the way over from Victoria to my home in Vancouver was the sign of true friendship. I knew I was on to something truly special. When an amplifier takes two men to move it, you could start to question your choice in amplifiers… but not me.
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