Acoustic Research launches AR4131 blackVault 2.1 vacuum tube speaker system with iPod dock

Acoustic Research is putting out the AR4131 blackVault speaker system with the goal of uniting high-performance components for audiophiles with the portability of the iPod. The 2.1 speaker system features standalone speakers and a stereo vacuum tube amplifier for that good ol' warm sound. As with most other such devices, the blackVault will charge your iPod whilst docked. You'll be able to snag one in February for $199, which includes an aux in cable, remote, and a spare vacuum tube.

[Karl-Koenig Koenigsson @ Jan 7th 2007 5:59PM]

First Fatman (http://www.fat-man.co.uk/docs/product/itube_1.htm), than this. Notice a trend, anyone?

[me duh @ Jan 7th 2007 6:42PM]

6npi, 12ax7? I take it it's a 9pin twin pentode?
not only is this not the first,
-Goldster Concertino - the originator afaik
-3 different people building the same thing as the Fatman
-PsiberAudio iTube - fooking kt88s man!
-N&S Valve Works
-Thanko iBlueTube
-Sonic Gear i-Steroid

that's just what i could find in a couple minutes.

[Big John @ Jan 8th 2007 7:46AM]

me duh... these are $200. Those are $900+. Big, big difference. Snob somewhere else.

[me duh @ Jan 9th 2007 3:52AM]

my response is: ???

[dedhed @ Jan 17th 2007 11:55AM]

Can anyone help me find replacement costs for an
Acoustic Research remote speaker system w/transmitter?

[dedhed @ Jan 22nd 2007 12:38PM]

NO NEED techheads...I found 'em

[D Man @ Feb 13th 2008 5:25PM]

can this speaker system play ipod touches?
Also how many watts is this speaker system?