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Michael Yee Audio

Hey folks,
I inherited a Michael Yee Audio PA-1 SS amp that sat in a closet for a few years.It then ended up in one of my closets for a few years.Never used it.
Just stumbled across it a few weeks ago while moving to a new place.So I dusted it off, visually examined it for any damage, then decided to power it up and try it.
It works and sounds fine (probably better than my Forte 1A) so I am looking for more information on this amp.
Does anyone own one of these?  Or know anything about them?
Been googling like crazy but couldn't find any specs, reviews, user manuals, etc.The Michael Yee Audio site has nothing but a mention of the amp and a telephone number that never gets answered.

Don't even know if it is class A like the later PA-2.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
hleeid
motokokusanagi
189 posts
 
There seems quite a bit of info by searching google. I see several for sale ads with copious descriptions, e.g.  https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649173370-michael-yee-audio-pa1-dual-mono-2-channel-amplifier-100-watts-per-channel-into-8-ohms/
dill
2,525 posts
 
The  Michael Yee Audio PA-1 is not a class A amp like the Forte1A. It is more along the line of a Forte 3 with less power. If you don't need the power and like the Forte 1A, I would sell the Michael Yee Audio PA-1 and have the Forte 1A recapped. The PA-1 was only made for 1 year, 1993, before being replaced by other models.
hleeid OP
219 posts
 
@dill - So is the PA-1 class A/B?I do like the sound of the amp.  It seems better at driving Maggies than the Forte 1A.Jury is still out on which I prefer but still very curious about this amp.
dill
2,525 posts
 
Yes, since you have Maggies, I am not surprised that the PA-1 sounds better since they need power. I don't think the Forte 1A is a good match for Maggies, however IMO the Forte 3 would be even a better match for the Maggies then the PA-1. I would sell both amps and get a Forte 3 and have it re-capped. The Maggies will love the extra power!
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