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| Reviews of 25 Watt Stereo Hybrid Tube Amplifier with Bluetooth, Optical, Coaxial, and USB Input - PrimeCables® |
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By michael_k
from Ponoka, AB
I purchased this little glowing gem to replace an old 90s Pioneer AV Receiver as part of my computer desk audio system. It had plenty of power and features, but due to sheer size, I had to keep it under my desk on a slightly recessed shelf, where it was difficult to reach unless I pushed back my chair and used a flashlight to change inputs, surround settings, tone, etc. It barely fit on the shelf and was a pain to pull-out to add or alter cable connections on the back. I saw the low price and positive reviews for this unit, and really liked the blue glow and whole retro gestalt. I am feeding it from a DAC/HP Amp on the CD/DVD jacks, and a ATS-25 radio receiver through the (line level) phono RCA inputs. This requires reaching in behind my monitor to flip the little switch on the back panel. When I saw this unit had a digital coax connection, I thought I could connect it to my DAC using the coax input and keep the CD/DVD RCA input for the tuner, and thus not have to deal with that little switch in the back that controls which RCA jacks are active. Problem is the digital coax on my DAC is an INPUT not an output - I didn't pay close enough attention. I have ordered a simple 2-into-1 RCA switchbox with passive volume knob. Even adding that $40 to the sale price of this amp, it's still a bargain. Now the illuminated controls are within easy reach and that cool aura is a blue cherry on top. It has plenty of power with any decent line-level source, a DAC or soundcard, FM tuner, and even a MP3 player connected to the USB input (allowing full control and visual feedback from the DAP). I haven't tried connecting a Flash-drive with loose files, but it would be a simple option for MP3 tunes, if used away from a desktop PC or laptop. I also tried the Bluetooth input from the same DAP and it worked just fine, so the USB cable isn't a necessity if you have a smartphone or BT DAP, laptop, etc. As for the sound, it is cleaner and warmer than the old Pioneer receiver ever was. I am feeding Klipsch RB-10 bookshelf speakers with the speaker outputs and a Klipsch R-100SW powered subwoofer from the sub-out jack. It can drive those little 4" Klipsch cerametallic woofers to deafening levels, and the active sub fills out the lowest octave with authority. The Klipsch horn tweeters can be a bit aggressive sounding with many low to mid-fi solid state amps, but with the tube preamp stage on this amp, they produce sweet sounds throughout the mid and audible high range (source allowing, of course). I was most impressed by the realistic and expansive soundstage - completely outclassing the synthesized room EQs on the Pioneer (it's 30 years old). Feeding it Dolby ATMOS tracks from my DAC added some extra space and sonic bloom, but not required for a good impression of the sound field on a good recording. The delivery was quick and reliable, at a price that embarrasses Ali Express's alternately branded versions of the same amp. Can't ask for much more than that! My only quibble is that little input switch on the back panel - it should be on the front. Let's make it so on the next iteration. Once my RCA switchbox arrives it won't matter anymore, but it just makes sense - even if the switch or selector knob replaced the MP3 control knob on the front panel. Or put it on top with the other 3-way selector switch. Don't let that minor shortcoming keep you from enjoying this little marvel of retro-chiq style and Chi-Fi engineering.
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from Montréal, QC
Ce système de son à lampes donne une belle rondeurs veloutée aux basses fréquences de la musique (ce même quand le signal vient de Bluetooth...), en plus d'offrir des contrôles de "bass" et de "treble" qui permettent de s'ajuster rapidement au contexte musique vs sources parlées, comme les livres audios et les podcasts (qui nécessitent souvent moins de basses). Le look est aussi impressionnant. Vintage. Mes ami.e.s ont fait "wow !" en le voyant :) Côté service à la clientèle, ils sont super réactifs et conviviaux. Lorsque j'ai dû retourner le premier qui était défectueux, ils ont rapidement réagi en fondant la relation sur la confiance que je retournerais l'autre. Ce qui est remarquable Dr nos jours. Beau produit. Belle équipe.
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By Howard H
from Barrie, ON
This amplifier is much better than expected. It delivers an excellent sound stage with great detail. Bass response is impressive and the highs are clean and detailed. It holds its own with much more expensive amplifiers. All in all a very satisfying purchase.
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By scott_m
from Halifax, NS
I can't address the lifespan of the amp and don't care to examine the actual effect of the tubes - the sound it has is the sound it has. And what it has is clarity and likely enough power for most near field listening applications. I can't say it's an audiophile product but with speakers that are efficient and played flat provide enough bass and high end for your liking, it could be a pleasing pairing. I don't care for the tone controls, they are not the most effective or musical. A bump to the 2:00 position isn't bad, but push them and they reveal what they lack. I like the Bluetooth function which makes it great for playing content from tablets or phones. I used this amp for movies in the bedroom and paired with a small pair of Tannoys is quite nice. It seems to deal with transients quite nicely making the cutting edges of music and sound effects in movies quite vivid and lively. It sounds "quick". Compared to other (meaning better) amps, it is SLIGHTLY anemic, without the bass grip or body of the remaining frequencies. But I come back to the functionality, clarity and we can't forget cool styling of the glowing blue beneath the tubes. A remote with even a volume control would've been nice.
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By aatos_l
from Stirling, ON
I bought this for the cottage, a relatively small space but with cathedral ceilings. It sounds great, and the price was amazing. Couldn't be happier.
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By Don
from Sicamous, BC
I have not hooked this up yet, but I was prompted for a review so here it is on my first impressions. I am relying on the other reviews with respect to performance when I do hook it up. First, this is an extraordinary price for a tuba amp. Second, the build quality is solid. It does not feel cheap. I look forward to connecting my new Pro-Ject Perspective turntable to the amp. The only disappointment is that the amp does not have an aux input so I can use my Pro-Ject Tube Box DS preamp. I gather there must be a pre-amp built into the amp (the book or words doesn't tell us), which is surprising, but it could never be as good as a dedicated pre-amp set up for the cartridge. Hence only the four stars on first impressions. If it doesn't cut it with the table, I'll still use it for my DAP.
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By stephane_d
from Saint-charles-borromee, QC
Envoi rapide service excellent 5 étoiles
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By Martin G
from Saint-Colomban, QC
Excellent produit pour mon bureau. Plusieurs choix d’entrées et toutes les fonctions sont intuitives. Je l’utilise tous les jours!
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from Ocotoks, AB
The product has a severe hum when attached to any output speaker. I am returning it.
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By malcolm_p
from Keswick, ON
While aesthetically t is one of the coolest looking table top classic style amps around, that is exactly where it ends, power is no where near the 25W RMS as rated, I have it hooked up to a brand new Sony CD/DVD player, a brand new Pioneer turntable and to a set of Bose 301's, and distortion levels with flat base and treble come in at a little over 25% power output, there is no richness of promised vacuum valve audio, there is nothing produced by this amp that can be classed as quality audio reproduction coming from this pitiful little joke of an amp, don't waste your money on it, for less that $100.00 more go buy yourself the Sony STRDH190 2-ch Stereo Receiver with Phono Inputs, now there is an AMP worth its weight and well worth the value at double the price, this one is not and is nothing more than an ornament that looks pretty cool.
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By Gary C
from Port Hope, ON
Excellent amp! Great price!
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By Les S
Already had a similar one but this has a subwoofer out. Makes a big difference
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By Ting Wo C
from Scarborough, ON
Very nice and sweet sound. Enough power to drive most of my bookshelf speakers : ELAC Debut 6.2, Klipsch 600M, KEF Q350. The tube's blue lights looks great. Blue Tooth input provide some convenience. Have bass and treble knobs for you to adjust sound profile to your liking.
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By s****b(anonymous)
good for the price
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By abraham_r
from Ottawa, ON
Plays well enough. I love that I have a unit that can easily switch between phono and BT. There is no ground screw for phono, but was able to loosen and use one of the under-mount screws as a ground. Not as good as a proper ground screw, but I wasn't comfortable drilling into the unit to create a ground screw as another user described in the comments. I had one day when phono wasn't working (all other inputs worked fine), but I simply powered down the unit for five minutes, powered it back on, and then it worked without a problem (I haven't been able to recreate the issue since). Giving 4 stars because of missing phono ground screw. BT worked seamlessly.
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By neil_j
from London, ON
This amp is performing flawlessly driving a vintage pair of 3 way Technics floor speakers. Have use it with a mix deck as well as USB thumb drives. Plays internet radio through the mix deck from my laptop. Everything sounds great. Has no trouble driving these speakers and delivers some real punch for the wattage.
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By john_r
from Winnipeg, MB
So far I am not very impressed with this unit. Bass on is often very distorted even at low volume and bass setting. Tried multiple speakers and same problem. Now I have to send it back and they will send me a new one. What a headache considering the many positive reviews. Hope the new one isn't junk too.
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By patrick_d
from Ottawa, ON
J'ai cet ampli depuis plus d'un an maintenant. Les plus: Séparation stéréo remarquable pour un appareil de ce prix, positionement des instruments et des vocaux très bon. Bonne clarté, notamment dans les parties moyennes et moyennes hautes. Entrée optique qui fonctionne très bien avec un Chromecast Audio, permettant d'utiliser l'enceinte pour Spotify, Tidal etc Entrée USB qui fonctionne bien et qui se souvient de la position entre écoutes Tubes corrects pour le prix, incertain si les changer améliorerait qqe chose. Volume du son avec enceintes de style 'bookshelf' 8 Ohms asssez bon, sans casser la baraque. Les moins: Ampli pour casques fort médiocre, sans puissance et qui parasite dès le passage des 40-50% de volume, alors que des casques comme un AKG K240 Studio avec 55 Ohms on besoin de ce volume pour avoir assez de son. Ajustement des trebles et basses de peu d'intérêt et causant des grosses distortions, notamment les basses. Bouton pour changer entre phono/cd et entrée style line-in à l'arrière, ce qui est dommage. Son total correct, le son est bien tubeux, mais on sent que l'ampli n'a pas trop d'envergure, notamment dans les basses, et le DAC est probablement à améliorer, je peux jouer Tidal et je sens bien la différence avec Spotify par exemple, mais comparé à une lecture avec un vrai hifi (à 1000 piasses et +), il n'y a pas photo, à part le positionnement et la séparation stéréo, le son même est un peu fade, sans vrai muscle. Mais pour une enceinte pour jouer de la musique via un ordinateur c'est super. En résumé: intéressant surtout si en promo. Ce n'est pas un miracle mais c'est un bon produit qui ne devrait pas décevoir.
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By virgil _g
from Ottawa, ON
This is not pure class A tube amplifier. Is a mixed amplifier between Tube and IC final. Is still sound good do to fact that tube are used to buffering but over all is a scam. I think that we should update description of this product. I discovered by accident when I bout DYI kit with same tubes but that is weight 3 times more than this product (this one is missing output transformers)
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By s****f(anonymous)
Item arrived 5 days after placing the order. One of the tubes is cracked at the bottom where it is inserted into the base unit and does not glow while the other three tubes do when the unit is powered up. See attached picture. The left channel is NOT working as a result. All other features are tested and all work fine. Just raised a return ticket for replacement. Now await to see how their customer service works.
