Lars & Ivan's PA-40Ti Hybrid power amplifier / iPod dock

We've no qualms with a manufacturer thinking outside of the box in order to differentiate its iPod docking station from the myriad competitors, but Lars & Ivan's PA-40Ti takes it one step beyond customization. This Hybrid power amplifier / iPod dock sports a design that SNL's Nuni and Noony are sure to adore, and features a total output of 40-watts RMS, a frequency response of 22Hz - 22kHz, signal-to-noise ratio of 67dB, four-channel input selector (phono / CD / aux / iPod), a headphone jack and a dedicated subwoofer output. Additionally, this thing includes video out and a remote control, and while it will run you a stiff €233 ($341), your collection of industrial metal will be totally in love.

[Via Technabob]

[nd @ Nov 16th 2007 10:52AM]

respectable power....

four-channel input selector (phono / CD / aux / iPod)?

I hope that's 8 channels...

[Scott G. @ Nov 16th 2007 10:56AM]

But does it go to 11?

[mrpaco @ Nov 16th 2007 2:50PM]

Great. A new take on will it blend/does it play doom?

[strider_mt2k @ Nov 16th 2007 11:20AM]

It's got Pop-o-matic bubbles!

[Jeff @ Nov 16th 2007 11:28AM]

Cool - a Roomba with an iPod dock!

[JuggleNuts @ Nov 16th 2007 11:44AM]

I still don't understand the phenomenon of iPod docks ... great, it's a stereo on which I can set my iPod, SWEEEEEET! *happily forks over $300+ dollars*

P.S. For all the Apple "apparently you're not rich and, thus, bitter" users, the point is that I can get a $4 ipod-RCA plug and spend the money on a system that doesn't carry an iPod-related premium.

[nd @ Nov 16th 2007 12:45PM]

I don't think it's about paying a premium for iPod compatability. I have a couple of speaker systems with iPod docks, and have paid decent prices for them. This thing has it's own audio related price premiums...

he nice thing for me is that when I throw my iPod into my Kensington flat panel speaker system when I get home- I get my music in my kitchen while cooking, it looks cool, sounds great, AND it charges my iPod. Plus no clutter of cables. There's my $.02 as to why iPod dock speakers are worth looking at.

[nd @ Nov 16th 2007 12:48PM]

I'd actually love to hear this thing- tube pre-amps, 40 WRMS, hybrid amp, all from a company that makes some decent speakers. Actually doesn't seem too overpriced to me.

[Mikko @ Nov 16th 2007 11:48AM]

that is just too ugly. I'm speechless.

[kP @ Nov 16th 2007 12:18PM]

Appears that it will go on a rampage at any second
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJhdKojpfa8#

[alpo @ Nov 16th 2007 8:32PM]

S/N Ratio of 67dB is appallingly bad.

[billy bob thorton @ Nov 16th 2007 10:58PM]

seriously, there are tape decks that have better S/N. It would be a piece of junk if it were $30, at $341 they're just stealing your money.

[DarkLightConnection @ Nov 16th 2007 7:27PM]

phono input on a third millenium device?

[Jeremy @ Nov 24th 2007 4:08PM]

I've heard that, in general, tube amps produce very good sound. I'd like to here some reviews.
I found this company in the US:
http://www.gracedigitalaudio.com/larsandivan/hybrid.html
They don't have them yet but will in a few weeks...