Cheap integrated tube amp from Parts Express
machone
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I know you get what you pay for but this could be a great way for young folks to get started.
What do you guys think?
https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-HTA100BT-Hybrid-Stereo-Tube-Amplifier-with-Bluetooth-USB-Aux-In-Sub-Out-100W-300-3842?quantity=1
What do you guys think?
https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-HTA100BT-Hybrid-Stereo-Tube-Amplifier-with-Bluetooth-USB-Aux-In-Sub-Out-100W-300-3842?quantity=1
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SRS 2.3TL (Fully Modded)...Velodyne Optimum 8 subwoofer
1KVA Dreadnought
Marantz SA 8005
Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable - Shure SC35C/N35X - V15III/VN35HE
Yamaha TX-540 Tuner...Sony BDP-S570
Sony PS4
Separate subpanel with four dedicated 20 amp circuits.
1. Amplification 2. Analog 3. Digital 4. Video
"All THAT IS LOST FROM THE SOURCE IS LOST FOREVER"
Comments
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My thinking is that most “young people” wouldn’t touch that with a ten-foot pole. And I think that that would be a good choice. On the other hand, it would be fun for an experienced audiophile to play with for about the cost of a good pair of interconnects. Just keep a fire extinguisher handy and unplug it when not in use.
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Avoid.
Like.
The.
Plague.
This is an "upgraded" version of the infamous...
https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/182501/monoprice-50w-hybrid-amp/p1
https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/comment/2652433
https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/181379/karma-monoprice-fabulousness/p1
We're not really sure what the vacuum tubes do in these amplifiers.
Monoprice does sell an actual stereo vacuum tube amplifier which might be OK for the $, FWIW.
I'm sure that a nominally identical version with a weird brand name can be found for half the price (or less) at aliexpress.
https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/comment/2370825#Comment_2370825
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Plagiarize much?
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.Brian
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parliamentpop wrote: »I believe that the vast majority of so-called "young people" would not ever consider doing something like that. And that, I believe, is the best option available. A fire extinguisher should be kept nearby; when not in use, it should be unplugged.
Plagiarize much?Plagiarize much?
Oh, the meta-irony.
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mhardy6647 wrote: »parliamentpop wrote: »I believe that the vast majority of so-called "young people" would not ever consider doing something like that. And that, I believe, is the best option available. A fire extinguisher should be kept nearby; when not in use, it should be unplugged.
Plagiarize much?Plagiarize much?
Oh, the meta-irony.
Oh the mega iron.
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mhardy6647 wrote: »parliamentpop wrote: »I believe that the vast majority of so-called "young people" would not ever consider doing something like that. And that, I believe, is the best option available. A fire extinguisher should be kept nearby; when not in use, it should be unplugged.
Plagiarize much?Plagiarize much?
Oh, the meta-irony.
Oh the mega iron.
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