War_in_D
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Are they reliable, and accurate?
psychodave
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I’ve had mine for almost 10 years without issue. I haven’t had them recalibrated. Keep in mind I tested a shit load of tubes (300+) when I first got it, then have only needed to do random tests for used tubes as my amps get played. It’s not like I need to use them every day.
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War_in_D
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Thanks! I've got a line on one, and it looks like it's been used pretty heavily. I'll probably be doing about the same thing as you, testing a bunch right out of the gate, then sporadic use after that. The Maximatcher II stated that it added a stronger power supply and stabilized the measurement system. I just wasn't sure if the originals were prone to drift, etc..
psychodave
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Also, I use socket savers to keep the tester sockets from wearing. So the stock sockets on mine have only a few push/pulls on each.
Metal1977
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If it’s what i think it is. It’s just an external regulating power transformer. To have more steady readings. Depends on the moment of the day, your home voltage may slightly vary and give you different results.
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War_in_D
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Wait.. So they're basically sending a ~$250 "power conditioner" with it in order to regulate power/voltage and give steadier results? I'm assuming this is included in the $829 price they are charging? I wonder if they would sell it without the Sola, and I could just use my Amprx Brown Box to regulate the voltage. I'd probably be all in to buy a new one if I didn't have to spend the extra $$$ to buy a voltage regulator that I didn't really need.
Metal1977
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It’s not included.
psychodave
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I use my brown box with my maxi matchers. Voltage in my house can be 118-126. That’s a big difference. My brown box allows me to select proper voltage for consistency. 
. I leave nothing to chance. 
. I leave nothing to chance.
Metal1977
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The Maxi-Preamp & Maxi-Matcher are very accurate and reliable, absolutely no complaints about them after some years of testing with them. Costly but worth it, if you have many amps and care about what’s going in them.
It’s a personal choice, but it’s one big investment to do and your set for life. I have no regrets.
It’s a personal choice, but it’s one big investment to do and your set for life. I have no regrets.
War_in_D
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Well, I picked up a used original Maximatcher (not the II), came with the socket savers already installed so that was a plus. Now I gotta keep my eye out for a used Maxi Preamp. lol
Wizard of Ozz
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I use my brown box with my maxi matchers. Voltage in my house can be 118-126. That’s a big difference. My brown box allows me to select proper voltage for consistency.
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Metal1977
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Congrats, you won’t regret it!
psychodave
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I use one of these to power up one of my pedals 9 volt wall warts.Rookie...
uzeurillus1on1982
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I just ordered both the maxi pre and power matcher. I have a jackson 648a but I want something with a little more in depth testing that will help me match. I will report back once I get it
War_in_D
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Dang! Dropping some coin! I thought about it for a brief minute, but just couldn't pull the trigger on new units. I may spring for the Maxi Preamp one of these days, but I'm still going to search for a used one a while longer.
SQUAREHEAD
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I have the Maxi Preamp on solid recommendations from Wizard of Ozz and Dave.
Great unit!
What are the best quality 9 pin socket savers for it? (Best Quality!)
Great unit!
What are the best quality 9 pin socket savers for it? (Best Quality!)
War_in_D
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I'm not sure on socket savers for the Maxi Preamp. They don't list anything on their website regarding those, only the ones for the Maximatcher.