MAD-TA10BT - MADISON - STEREO TUBE AMPLIFIER 2 X 25W RMS, silber/braun/scwarz

I bought this because I wanted to hear what a valve amplifier sounded like but didn't want to spend the kind of money they normally are, typically ranging into the thousands of pounds. I had read a lot of negative comments about cheap Chinese made valve amplifiers and didn't expect a lot but wanted to judge for myself. Long story short, it is very good for the money and will compete with many solid state amplifiers costing several times its price. I did listening comparisons with Cambridge Audio and NAD systems costing five to six hundred pounds fed by a Pro-Ject RPM 4 turntable and Goldring 1020GX and IMHO it certainly sounded as good and also gave that warm inviting sound that seemed to pull you into the music, particularly acoustic recordings with close miked vocals. Please be aware though that this is not a true valve amplifier. Valves are only used in the input section, the output is solid state. As long as that is understood an objective opinion can be formed and the amplifier judged on its own merit. Also the quality control of these products can be a bit hit and miss but I have no complaints about the model I received it is well build and well finished. The problem is now that I've heard what valves can do to music I'll probably look to buy a full valve amp from China and hope I'm as lucky with that!

It’s this a value amp, um maybe not really, looking at video evidence and the empty transformer box. On the other hand the gentle hum dies as it warms up and there is a delay that’s more typical of a value amp. It looks nice, sounds good (good mid and highs, bit light on base). The delay makes it unsuitable as for connection to TV out or tv Bluetooth (tried fire stick bt, tv bt and direct connection). Note have a look around as what seems to be the same unit rebranded can be bought in different places at lower prices

Needed a small amp to go with my record deck and mini disc player, looked through the selection on Amazon and this one looked the part.Not sure how much influence the valves actually have but the quality has been very good.The Bluetooth connection between the amp and my record deck is faultless, sounding as good as the wired connection.Did notice some poor reviews, but at the end of the day you have to remember this is at the budget end of the market.Would recommend this to anyone that doesn’t have a lot of money but still wants something that sounds good.

Build quality very poor, be careful. Maybe I'm just unlucky but had 2 and both lousy.First arrived with scratches all over the top and a permanent loud hum from the right channel (changed speaker and cable to be sure).Replacement arrived with the faux 'transister' box on the top screwed on at about a 4 degree angle to the unit as seen in the pics with the ruler being parallel to the unit. Maybe I'm too fussy but it was so obvious to the eye.Also neither came with uk plug attached in breach of uk regs. The second at least had an adapter in the box but still a breach.Not sure if there is supposed to be a remote control but there wasn't in either so I assume not although I thought one of the other reviews mentioned one?Real shame because they look great and wanted to like them and lots of good reviews and whilst £150 is cheap for an amp, that's because they clearly are.

Definitely for show, but it works very well . Easy to use . Its large. Again great value.

Bought this to replace a nobsound 50w hybrid amp I thought that spending more money would improve on the sound quality no it didn't. So I upgraded the valves some improvement but not enough I am back to the nobsound with a new set of valves after an expensive detour.

Excellent piece of kit lovely warm valve sound

Sounds are great but one valve leans. and slightly marked on front panel. Did get refund