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Mogwai SE - Rev3
$4,500.00
The Mogwai Rev 3 is the porridge just right for so many. It's one designs that we have worked to progress the longest. The Mogwai offers more than an entry point for tube amps, but a hybrid product meant for both headphone sand loudspeaker s alike.
Our circuit offers the ability to roll a wide variety of tubes inexpensively and bring increased power to headphones without any sacrifice of design choices. The Mogwai combines the features of a full-sized two-channel power amplifier and headphone amplifier in a chassis that is suitable for desktop use.
The Mogwai utilizes single-ended Class A operation with zero feedback to provide the essence of our Classic Wonder sound: strictly old-school SET sound, without having to spend hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on tubes.
The performance of the Mogwai is made possible through our custom-wound, ultra-high-quality output transformers, which provide excellent frequency extension and a flat response.
The Mogwai does not use a voltage divider network but depends on transformers instead. We chose a 32-ohm tap for headphones to offer a dedicated selection for the widest range of headphones, and an 8-ohm loudspeaker tap to connect the Mogwai to moderately efficient loudspeakers. The 300 Ohm Tapp is perfect for Sennheiser and ZMFs.
The Mogwai displays its transformers prominently on the chassis to frame in the tube complement, which can vary from a 6L6GC to a KT90.
Volume control is handled by the Alps volume pot to allow attenuation and simplify the signal path. Zero feedback on the outputs negates the need for a preamplifier; an iPhone can drive the Mogwai without issue.
The Mogwai differs from the Kenzie as it aims to provide powerful output while remaining true to classic tube design. As with all ampsandsound products, we strive for a neutral, non-fatiguing sound and demand that all our products be ultra-quiet in operation. Quiet operation is not just a goal but a guiding principle that shapes all design and implementation choices.
Generation 3 of the Mogwai SE
2026 has begun with our release of the Rev 3 Mogwai SE. As personal audio and DACs have further matured, so does the Mogwai grow to match the sophistication expressed elsewhere. DACs are frequently balanced and prefer to output in XLR/Balanced. The Mogwai Rev 3 allows native use of XLR, with input transformers providing conversion to SE. The Mogwai is wired for XLR output to better pair with modern headphones.
Inside, the power transformer has upgraded to allow further regulation and noise reduction.
Lastly, our new PCB allows for the very best sockets to be used, increasing performance and reliability.
The 9-pin front end allows vastly increased options for tube rolling to find your balance and preference.
The net result of these changes and improvements includes increased power output, reduced noise floor across all our amps, and increased bandwidth.
Tube Selection:
Input tube: 12AX7 or equivalent
Output tubes: 6L6GC, EL34s, KT66, KT77, KT88, 6550s, and KT90s
A personal favorite is the Tung-Sol 6L6GC STR. Warm, strong, and tight bass.
Cathode bias/automatic bias allows for easy tube changes without adjustment.
Compatible with 8-ohm–300-ohm headphones using any of the three stereo 4-pin XLR jacks.
Wood Chassis dimensions:14.75" Wide x 10.75" Deep
Specifications:
Input impedance is 10K ohm with alps pot
Input Sensitivity 2.6V for full power out with input transformers
Noise : 50uv
THD+N : 0.13% @ 1watt
Gain : 20 dB (12AX7)
Freq. Resp. : 7 Hz to 20 kHz (-3dB)
Compatible with nearly every headphone.
All ampsandsound amps are handmade in Southern California with custom hand-wound output transformers and U.S. sourced parts.
Our amps are hand-made by a small team with quality being our first priority.
"It sounded quiet, powerful, refined, and lovely."
AMPSANDSOUND MOGWAI SE REVIEW - HEADPHONES.COM
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