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Jul 31, 2023 · This integrated tube amplifier features EL34 tubes and provides a power output of around 12 watts per channel. While it may not be as powerful as higher-end tube amps, it can …
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Jan 11, 2022 · I contacted a large dealer and let him know I would like to buy a certain integrated tube amplifier that is made in China. I was told he wouldn't sell me one. He said they are all …
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Jul 27, 2010 · Several hours and cd's later I was convinced that it was a very good purchase and everything I had read in reviews about the Yaqin MC-10L was true. It is an exceptional tube …
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Feb 1, 2013 · There are very few tube amps with bandwidth to 2Hz, and not many speakers that go to 20Hz, so this bass thing is where most of the fudging occurs in tube amplifier design, …
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Aug 29, 2020 · I don't think 2 inches of vertical clearance is sufficient for any vacuum tube amplifier, even if the rack it's on is open on the back and sides. I have more than that and …
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Feb 14, 2014 · I have an Ampeg Class D 350 watt bass amp that’s tiny, and a solid state Eden combo bass amp (plus tube guitar amps), but have in years past used things like Fender …
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Sep 18, 2007 · A tube integrated amps (ARC VSI55) have 2 ways of speakers connection. (4 and 8 ohms). Are you likely damaged the amp (or speakers) when you connect 4 ohms speaker to …
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May 9, 2020 · Klipsch famously plays well with tubes and with McIntosh. A restored vintage McIntosh tube preamp like the C20 or C22 and/or a McIntosh tube amplifier would take that …
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Jul 4, 2023 · I have had tube amplifiers in the past and for the past 12 years, I am the proud owner of a BorderPatrol S20 parallel 300-B tube amplifier with dual power-supplies. I have …
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Sep 5, 2022 · A failing rectifier tube can wipe out the EL34's plus other passive parts of the amp which is why I would start by swapping in a known to be reliable tube. Reasonably priced …