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Peter OrizondoPeter Orizondo
23:13 13 Oct 24
Chris was super responsive and knowledgeable. They have some impressive equipment , inventory and listening rooms. Nice to have a full service HiFi store like this locally. Definitely recommend this place if you are shopping AV equipment!!
Trevor GibbsTrevor Gibbs
15:59 22 Aug 24
Extremely helpful staff, great prices, and an AMAZING show room. Ryan was etremely helpful and knowledgeable -- I asked him tons of questions and he helped me get a system within my budget that perfectly fit what I was looking for. This is the best home theater store in Houston!
Frank Garcia GFrank Garcia G
13:15 15 Jun 24
I love this place, Ryan and Chris were very helpful. I spent numerous hours listening to speakers over a couple of days until I decided on what I wanted. I came in for some SVS speakers but I was able to compare across several different speaker brands in the same price range. They where very accommodating. I will tell anyone who is in to Home theater or 2 channel to stop by and talk with these guys. They have products suited for all types of price ranges. Five stars all the way around. They even assisted me over the phone with questions I had setting up. They are my go to for HI-Fi!
Jeff JohnsonJeff Johnson
15:12 03 May 24
I wanted to purchase a new NAD C 588 turntable they got it ordered right away very easy to deal with. Great place for HIFI! Can’t wait to get it!
Jose GutierrezJose Gutierrez
21:16 17 Apr 24
friendly service, great selection
juan chiangjuan chiang
01:13 16 Apr 24
I just want to let everyone know, how much I appreciate the staff at the Grid HIFI for their professionalism and for sharing their extensive knowledge to the audio and video community in the Houston area. Thanks to Chris and Ryan my home theater and two channel audio system have reached to another level. I strongly recommend the Grid HiFi store!!!I have purchased several pieces of electronics over the years from them; and recently a pair of Focal Sopra 3. Chris and Ryan never hesitated to assist me even going above and beyond to take care of me. Best high-end audio/video store in Houston.
David LaffermanDavid Lafferman
22:06 15 Apr 24
I have been doing business with these guys for years. Always great product, service and knowledge. The Focal Powered by.Naim store is State of the Art. Best store in Houston.
Martin BenitezMartin Benitez
19:10 15 Apr 24
Don SmithDon Smith
01:40 03 Apr 24
I've worked with owner Jeff Pate in another venue for a good number of years and from my own decades of experience in dealing with consumers I appreciate his commitment to quality and excellence. Whenever I've seen a need for improvement that I've brought to his attention his is favorite line is, "just do it." Lately I've been doing a bit of work with Chris and Ryan in the store, but mostly deliveries as far as St Louis and even a trip to Salt Lake City for customer service. I like working road trips and that folks, is your insider scoop!- Dono
Heath OliverHeath Oliver
15:05 01 Apr 24
Very impressed with the amount of knowledge and comfort when dealing with Chris and Ryan. Both are very well versed in all of the details in both audio and theatre. By far one of the best audio and Cinema displays I’ve ever seen.
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00:37 01 Apr 24
Great Local Business. Thanks guys
Sajeev MehtaSajeev Mehta
00:03 01 Apr 24
Wow, this showroom is amazing! Grid has an amazing selection of HiFi equipment, and their staff is knowledgeable and approachable. I bought a cheap-ish sound bar from them and they treated me like royalty! The unit had a problem but they took it back and ordered me a new one immediately with no drama! It's been over a year and I still love my purchase and visiting Grid to see the latest audio equipment!
Ed ParraEd Parra
16:00 30 Mar 24
Great place! amazing show room and very knowledgeable people!The sow rooms are amazing, the employees very polite, they welcome you to try their rooms and equipment to help you decide what’s the best for your needs and budget.Definitely great experience!
7838 Gaming7838 Gaming
14:03 30 Mar 24
2009manofsteele2009manofsteele
13:57 30 Mar 24
Top of the line products, and a very professional staff. My experience with the Grid was excellent! I will definitely be a return customer!
Rick NergerRick Nerger
03:22 19 Mar 24
Was a fantastic experience for this audioholic.Learned a bit about the newer equipment and the sound was,, incredible.Great guys to talk with, wealth of knowledge and personable ,not a single bit audio snobbery.
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03:55 14 Mar 24
Tj WatsonTj Watson
12:41 09 Mar 24
DeejeDeeje
20:24 25 Feb 24
Thank you guys for the deal on our center speaker. The difference is mind-blowing. We'll be back :)
TCT ServicesTCT Services
20:47 21 Feb 24
I had to opportunity to come by this Amazing showroom and listen to some of the best hifi speakers in the market!I was completely blown away by how welcoming Ryan was and the amount of knowledge that these guys have!I’m a local AV integrator in the area and I can honestly say from first hand experience, you normally can’t visit another Av Integrations companies show room and get shown this amount of hospitality and professionalism!I’ll definitely be back and also recommending clients who are looking for a particular experience to these guys!
Amf AmfAmf Amf
18:29 06 Dec 23
I came from far away during business hours, and the store was closed! Although they have working hours and a weekday. There are no warnings or announcements. Wasted time and gas. I don’t recommend it, as you might just waste your time.
Nisarg shahNisarg shah
16:52 20 Nov 23
Good to see and hear the products they sell before purchasing. Although missed certain items that I would have liked to listen too.
RizwanRizwan
13:56 17 Aug 23
Glad i found chris, Excellent, my home theater is perfect, exactly they way i want it. A+++++
BrianV PortugalBrianV Portugal
01:37 11 Jul 23
Nicholas GarciaNicholas Garcia
00:26 26 May 23
Mauricio VillegasMauricio Villegas
20:38 17 Mar 23
Chris took great care of me and helped me design my audio system and extremely satisfied with results. Top quality service and best in class gear.
Jonathan OliverJonathan Oliver
23:11 23 Feb 23
Fantastic HIFI store great gear with a very knowledgeable group of people working their. Chris went beyond his duties staying late after closing to get me squared away. If you love Hifi check them out you won't regret!
Kenneth McCulloughKenneth McCullough
20:59 19 Feb 23
I can’t recommend this company enough. The customer service and assistance they provide is second to none. Truly above and beyond. I can give no greater example than what they did for me and my family today. We live in the DFW area and we were in Houston for a Marine Corps reunion. I’ve always wanted to see the show room and needed to demo some speakers for my home theater. They called in a technician ON A SUNDAY when they were actually closed just to accommodate me and my family. I was blown away with the level of customer service Ryan and Chris provided. The knowledge and hospitality was next level. If this doesn’t tell you what they are as a company I don’t know what will. They have earned a customer for life. I didn’t even mention the amount of options and level of equipment they have to offer and on display. Nothing like it. If you need anything home electronics give them your business. They deserve it.
Lexi BLexi B
23:27 23 Sep 22
This place is absolutely amazing! Ryan who works there is really knowledgeable on recievers and went out of his way to help me solve some problems with my older denon that I couldn't get to connect to my new TV. Ryan took the time to explain the process of what was needed to be done and even checked on me when I got home to see if I was able to get it working. Really kind person and you don't get that often nowadays. Their speaker selection is top of the line and out of this world. Highly recommended!!! 🥰
Eli MoraisEli Morais
22:20 28 Dec 21
It's the best audio store in the country. I have bought a few amplifier from Eddie when I was in Houston. Nicest guy. It's always there when I have questions.
Rommel SalazarRommel Salazar
14:18 08 Jun 21
Bought my first Mcintosh amplifier here. Jeff was very helpful and down to earth. Check out this store, the best I've seen and service is excellent. 6 stars!!
Noel RuizNoel Ruiz
16:00 07 Mar 21
I bought a pair of Cornwall iv excellent service from Jeff great person guide me through the purchase and help all the way with shipping even know I live in PRThks
Kyle CKyle C
22:11 03 Dec 20
Awesome team here, super knowledgeable! Provided a superb price on a projector that no big box store could come close to. The shop itself is super cool too. Jeff’s got a ton of awesome movie and music memorabilia.
Salman BakhraibaSalman Bakhraiba
21:01 27 Sep 20
Had the luxury to visit the store this weekend, we were welcomed by Jeff. Really nice and knowledgeable person in the field of Audio. The amazing setup with high end Mcintosh Amps, Preamp and their speakers changed our perspective on sound even though I am use to Parasound, Marantz, Emotiva, Klipsch & Martin logan products.Now time to start finalizing and narrow down my wish list to build a nice System for myself.Will definitely give them the business for all my future purchases.It’s a blessing to have a store like this in your local community - Treat yourself, go and check them out even if you’re not an audiophile - cos I can guarantee you will get into this hobby for sure.
Kenneth CoakleyKenneth Coakley
20:54 10 Aug 20
Great selection of audio gear. Ask for Eddie. Very knowledgeable and accommodating.
Mike CMike C
03:16 18 Jul 20
Loved this place! Jeff spent so much time with me helping me pick the right speakers for my setup. He was very patient with all my questions and he was extremely knowledgeable in all the equipment. While this is an appointment only high end audio store, they didn't act elitist when it came to my setup, and they were very down to earth. This is my new go to place for high end audio.
ParkerParker
13:23 03 May 19
Hand down the best HiFi audio shop in the entire state! These guys have really spent the time and energy to do it right. If you are in the market for a high end system, or just want to listen to some of the best equipment the industry has to offer, then do yourself a favor and make an appointment.
Taylor FoxTaylor Fox
22:38 03 Mar 19
Houston Audio is wife approved. 😄 The speakers are everything your man has been begging you for, yet they are so sleek and aesthetically pleasing, you will barely see them (but definitely hear them!) The speakers can enhance any room in your house. After spending time around the speakers I have grown to an understanding of how the speakers work and how they can truly change the way your favorite song or movie sounds-in the best way. Jeff & Eddie have staged beautiful demo rooms at H.A. that provide a unique experience in each room. It truly adds to the entire listening experience! I definitely recommend stopping by and listening in each room.
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Badge-top-amplifiers-2022-1MC3500

1-Channel Vacuum Tube Amplifier Mk II

  • 350 Watt Monoblock
  • Inspired by the original 1968-71 MC3500 – the Amplifier that Inspired a Generation
  • Powered by eight EL509S high-power output vacuum tubes
  • Power Guard Screen Grid Sensorâ„¢, Sentry Monitor, Solid Cinch speaker binding posts
  • Machined aluminum front panel with a bead blast finish and gold anodizing

Inspired by the amplifier that inspired a generation.

There’s no denying the historic significance of the 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair. There had never been anything like it, and many would argue there’s not been anything like it since. With an unexpected crowd of over 400,000 people, there was a lot that could have gone wrong – and some things did. But one aspect that’s nearly universally agreed upon was how great all the musicians sounded. That sound quality is thanks in part to the McIntosh MC3500 Vacuum Tube Amplifiers that exclusively powered the sound system used at Woodstock.1 The MC3500 would go on to power many other influential music events.

ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS

  • Power Output per Channel
    350W @ 2, 4 or 8 Ohms
  • Number of Channels
    1
  • Total Harmonic Distortion
    0.3% maximum harmonic distortion at any power level from 250 milliwatts to rated power, 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  • S/N below rated output
    120dB
  • Dynamic Headroom
    2.4dB
  • Damping Factor
    >25 Wideband
  • Rated Power Band
    20Hz to 20kHz
  • Frequency Response
    +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
    +0, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 70,000Hz

CONTROL

  • Remote Power Control
    Yes
  • Multi-Channel DB25 Cable
    N/A

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Circuit Configuration
    Unity Coupled
  • Circuit Design
    Vacuum Tube
  • Mono Bridge
    No
  • Mono Parallel
    No
  • Output Type
    Unity Coupled Output Transformer
  • Meters
    Yes
  • Meter Light Switch
    Yes
  • Balanced Input
    Yes
  • Front Panel
    Machined aluminum with handles
  • Illumination
    Direct LED
  • Chassis Style
    Polished stainless steel

CONNECTIVITY

  • Speaker Binding Post Type
    Patented Solid Cinchâ„¢ Speaker Binding Posts

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

  • Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)
    18″ (45.7cm) x 11-13/16″ (30cm) x 21-5/8″ (54.9cm)
  • Unit Weight
    121 lbs (54.9 kg)
  • Shipping Weight
    147 lbs (66.7 kg)

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