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Post by Rabbit on May 12, 2017 20:19:44 GMT
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Post by solderdude on May 12, 2017 21:26:25 GMT
It's a hybrid amp.
Just like the Muse TU10, little bear B1, B3 and B5, also the Elekit TU-HP01 Portable Tube Amp and 'tube amp' BL2
Most of the cheapies above are priced between $50 and $100
AFAIK the WA8 is the only commercial portable all tube amp.
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Post by Rabbit on May 12, 2017 21:34:26 GMT
You know, I've not seen them before. You surely couldn't keep one in your pocket while switched on? Going to get a bit warm?
Quite a novelty, but expensive then, I guess.
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Post by solderdude on May 12, 2017 22:10:18 GMT
The little Bear B1 wasn't that well designed.
I even wrote a modding guide for it.
NO idea about the B2 to B5 and God knows what other models they made inbetween.
From all these amps I would choose the Fostex as it's the only one with some serious circuitery in it.
BUT find the price too high for what it offers.
At least it has a decent tube inside and parts.
The cheaper ones are just microphonic tubes and an opamp.
All of these amps are quite noisy so not suited for IEM's
See it as a much lower power Starlight amp.. but portable and non interchageable tubes..
A novelty rather then something serious.
When just for novelty the B4 or B5 might do the trick but wouldn't expect much from it.
They retail for around $40-$60
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Post by Rabbit on May 13, 2017 5:36:48 GMT
Thanks Frans.
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Post by tunkejazz on May 13, 2017 18:52:26 GMT
Frans...tube Kameleon-3 :-)
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Post by Rabbit on May 13, 2017 18:59:04 GMT
The Kameleon desktop is luverly!!!! Deep bass and smooth top from hd650 is just astounding.
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