Acoustic Research launches AR4131 blackVault 2.1 vacuum tube speaker system with iPod dock
By Barb Dybwad 
posted Jan 7th 2007 5:15PM
posted Jan 7th 2007 5:15PM
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.
can this speaker system play ipod touches?
Also how many watts is this speaker system?
The Fatman iTube is a great piece of kit but the price will put many off. Some of the Chinese amps like the Qinpu A3 for instance are really good value for money, even after shipping from the far east. Some more ipod tube amps are reviewed here for those who are interested: http://www.tubeamplifierreviews.com
First Fatman (http://www.fat-man.co.uk/docs/product/itube_1.htm), than this. Notice a trend, anyone?
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.
me duh... these are $200. Those are $900+. Big, big difference. Snob somewhere else.
my response is: ???
Can anyone help me find replacement costs for an
Acoustic Research remote speaker system w/transmitter?
NO NEED techheads...I found 'em