Pros & Cons
Pros
Inside, it’s all point-to-point wiring and there are no surface-mount components. Simple screws and nuts hold things together. An alternative rectifier tube is on the way too.
This item has a natural sound that other (solid state) amps can't match. At only 8w, it’s enough volume for my 10’x15’ office. These are highly efficient speakers rated at a sensitivity of 95db.
This amplifier is serviceable. It's an attractive unit.
Cons
Sometimes there are sleepers out there that blow the neche and/or high-end companies away. The only upside is amazon work with you.
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Highlights
Quality
I have quite a bit of experience with this product
The component quality is not the greatest and the assembly while adequate may not always be acceptable
But be aware it’s a product that’s assembled with low quality control
Depending on the quality of the recording you can even hear the attack as the bow engages the strings and sets them vibrating
Price
I like the sound and the price
I did not expect very much for that price
Shipping
Since tubes are shipped in a separate box inside the main shipping container i guess the packer grabbed the wrong tube
Competitiveness
I must commend the seller douk audio
Overview
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- This product had a total of 7 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 12 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
For years i have been explaining to people why solid state devices cant reproduce sound as accurately as vacuum tubes but i didnt have the amplifier to back up the argument
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I must commend the seller douk audio
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
When the amp arrived it was missing the first stage amplifier tube 6n9p the chinese equivalent of 6sl7 and had two rectifier tubes instead
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Since tubes are shipped in a separate box inside the main shipping container i guess the packer grabbed the wrong tube
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I notice from reading reviews that some folks change out all the tubes
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However i didnt feel that was necessary
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I wouldnt attempt to buy those as vintage tubes todayi cant afford a second mortgage
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The 6n9p is the only change and it was more due to impatience than a compelling desire to upgrade