NAD: 2006 MatAmp Minimat Mk1.5

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NAD: 2006 MatAmp Minimat Mk1.5

Post by JSett » Mon Jun 12, 2023 10:59 pm

This arrived yesterday. I haven't had a chance to fire it up yet (I need to dig out a suitable cab) but I have opened it up for a look.

In all it's resplendent neon orange goodness...

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It's pretty well spec'd out for such a small thing. DI out, built-in attenuator, switchable boost...

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One 12AX7 and 1x 6V6GT...

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Delightful p2p wiring inside :? ...

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The boost appears to be some kind of op-amp boost/drive circuit which is interesting...

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Hopefully I'll get to play it later today and see how it sounds. The internetz seems to put out the viewpoint that these sound like mini versions of the old OR amps which would be lovely as I do miss the brutal grind of my old OR120

I will report back once fired up and tested.
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Re: NAD: 2006 MatAmp Minimat Mk1.5

Post by ziess » Tue Jun 13, 2023 2:24 am

I always really like the look of them, I toyed with buying one before I jumped in the self-build train back in 2006.

How much are they going for nowadays? Could be a nice addition for a studio amp.

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Re: NAD: 2006 MatAmp Minimat Mk1.5

Post by JSett » Tue Jun 13, 2023 2:28 am

ziess wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 13, 2023 2:24 am
 I always really like the look of them, I toyed with buying one before I jumped in the self-build train back in 2006.

How much are they going for nowadays? Could be a nice addition for a studio amp.

Tommy.
I paid £300 plus £20 shipping which I thought was pretty reasonable.
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Re: NAD: 2006 MatAmp Minimat Mk1.5

Post by sal paradise » Tue Jun 13, 2023 3:46 am

That looks amazing, and perfect price for a little studio creative sound expander 8)
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Re: NAD: 2006 MatAmp Minimat Mk1.5

Post by JSett » Tue Jun 13, 2023 4:50 am

sal paradise wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 13, 2023 3:46 am
 That looks amazing, and perfect price for a little studio creative sound expander 8)
100% can't complain at that money!
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Re: NAD: 2006 MatAmp Minimat Mk1.5

Post by JSett » Tue Jun 13, 2023 4:51 am

Here's a very hot and sweaty demo taken with a phone

It's loud as balls for its wattage, no surprise.
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Post by Dr Tony Balls » Tue Jun 13, 2023 5:47 am

Congrats, Big Willy.
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Re: NAD: 2006 MatAmp Minimat Mk1.5

Post by JSett » Tue Jun 13, 2023 5:56 am

Dr Tony Balls wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 13, 2023 5:47 am
 Congrats, Big Willy.
Thanks, Balls
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Re: NAD: 2006 MatAmp Minimat Mk1.5

Post by sal paradise » Tue Jun 13, 2023 8:35 am

Would Dr Balls consider a special one-off cab collaboration with Big Willy?
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Re: NAD: 2006 MatAmp Minimat Mk1.5

Post by Dr Tony Balls » Tue Jun 13, 2023 12:24 pm

sal paradise wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 13, 2023 8:35 am
 Would Dr Balls consider a special one-off cab collaboration with Big Willy?
LOL i'll consider a lot but what does this mean? Make a matching speaker cab?
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Re: NAD: 2006 MatAmp Minimat Mk1.5

Post by JSett » Tue Jun 13, 2023 12:28 pm

Dr Tony Balls wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 13, 2023 12:24 pm
sal paradise wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 13, 2023 8:35 am
 Would Dr Balls consider a special one-off cab collaboration with Big Willy?
LOL i'll consider a lot but what does this mean? Make a matching speaker cab?
I didn't understand this either. I'm guessing the word 'cab' wasn't supposed to be in there.

Who'd want a cab as ugly as the head?!? :D
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Re: NAD: 2006 MatAmp Minimat Mk1.5

Post by sal paradise » Tue Jun 13, 2023 12:35 pm

JSett wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 13, 2023 12:28 pm
Dr Tony Balls wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 13, 2023 12:24 pm
sal paradise wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 13, 2023 8:35 am
 Would Dr Balls consider a special one-off cab collaboration with Big Willy?
LOL i'll consider a lot but what does this mean? Make a matching speaker cab?
I didn't understand this either. I'm guessing the word 'cab' wasn't supposed to be in there.

Who'd want a cab as ugly as the head?!? :D
Erm, who cares when you’re rocking the
BIG WILLY & BALLS head & cab.
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Re: NAD: 2006 MatAmp Minimat Mk1.5

Post by Pepe Silvia » Tue Jun 13, 2023 12:55 pm

I've always wanted one of these but they rarely show up in the USA, and when they do it's either bad timing or it's $1000.
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Re: NAD: 2006 MatAmp Minimat Mk1.5

Post by s_mcsleazy » Wed Jun 14, 2023 3:54 am

it was made for will smith, right?
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Re: NAD: 2006 MatAmp Minimat Mk1.5

Post by JSett » Wed Jun 14, 2023 3:55 am

s_mcsleazy wrote: ↑
Wed Jun 14, 2023 3:54 am
 it was made for will smith, right?
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