Topic: SAKURA AV-200T Tube Amp

[reynold]

if get them NOS, you might end up spending more than the cost of the unit itself.....the 6H23 will not require replacement any time soon, so with the big tubes....unless you want ot tube roll...

Yes Sir Tony, for tube rolling lang sana, curious lang talaga ako kung may malaking difference ba in sound quality

[xdaatom206]

Any news on the AV-300T? like the one posted na gumagamit ng El84's

[ultimax]

Hi! I am a newbie here and would like to get information on who or where I can upgrade my sakura av-200t tube amp. I was reading this forum and is very interested on the cost of upgrading one (3k?). I will very much appreciate any info (name, store, contact no.). Thanks again and more power 

[wengkapre]

contact diy_master Sir

[egzbuen]

contact diy_master Sir

+1

[xdaatom206]

Tawagan mo si Anthony

[yygoob]

musta po ang tunog na tubes na ito..on the warm side ba yung tipong hindi nakapagod sa tenga pag tumagal.... na pansin ko kasi sa amplifier ko na maranz 4500 at onkyo medyo bright ng unti ang tunog,,,mas warmer itong pio sx34b ko pero medyo may tupak na di ko alam kung pwede pa maayos!!




kaya pa kayang maayos o bili na lang ng sakura tube amp

[ultimax]

How could I get in touch with Anthony or the diy_master? Any Contact information will help a lot. my contact no. is 09175442688

BTW: I came across a chinese tube amp probably the same manufacturer of the Sakura AV-200T but this one is an AV-400 trademark is "newjomo". It is very much the same in appearance of the Sakura and the specs are:
 
Real 2.1 channel output
Main channel 80W x 2

 I attempted to show an image but don't know how to do it. Buyers/suppliers are required to contact them for the price and probably the minimum no. of units.  Anyway check it out at:
 http://www.made-in-china.com/products-search/hot-china-products/Tube_Amplifier.html

[dencio105]

For those who want to get in touch with sir Anthony (AKA diy_master):

 For fast transaction Call 3577990 or 0921 4697091  TIA!

Note: sa mga smart na line you can txt me sa 0908 888 4106. para matawagan ko po kayo sa CP. ty!

[rocker30]

Question po...which would be better for the Sakura Amp...Wharfedale 9.1 or 10.1? I'm planning to get one this weekend, konti lang price difference ng 9.1 and 10.1, just wondering if better to get the 10.1. Thanks 

[deuce]

Hi! I am a newbie here and would like to get information on who or where I can upgrade my sakura av-200t tube amp. I was reading this forum and is very interested on the cost of upgrading one (3k?). I will very much appreciate any info (name, store, contact no.). Thanks again and more power 

Hi, there, Ultimax!

If you are the same Ultimax in Wiredstate, and if you take up Hypertriode on his enthusiastic invitation to "bring your unit over and let's see what we can do with your Sakura," can you please share the results with us in this thread? Not too many of us know the great Mr. Rivo that well, to successfully solicit such an invitation !

With this, plus Sir TonyT's hints at future tube-rolling and mods, great things might be in store for the Sakura AV-200T. It seems the saga of this lowly sub-P4k amp will never end .

[ea_potenciano]

There's actually no direct (or even related) formula for RMS - PMPO (bullcrap PMPO).. As per definition from National Semiconductor's Audio Radio Handbook "PMPO is the maximum power an amplifier can deliver to a load with sagging the power supply".  And as per FCC rule, bawal mag advertise ang amplifier with PMPO ratings, it tends to fool the consumers. Imagine, seeing an amplifer with PMPO rating of 200W/Ch and a 25W RMS/Ch... GRRRRRR kakainis

[ultimax]

I have just bought the sakura a couple of days ago and been listening to it for a total of 18 hours now.I first tried to hook  a couple of polk speakers as satellites to a powered MK sub, nice at first but then something nasty happened. The mk gave and what was left was an irritating humming sound.  I transferred  the  polk  monitors to a passive subwoofer from my old bose acoustimass, spin some of my audiophile demo recordings and  after a few adjustments Hmmm.. quite impressive specially on the acoustic strings and the vocals are clear and decent.
In my opinion this amp will someway serve as  an "advent" to peolple like me who loves to listen to pure analog music. I guess I'll stick to it for a while, read more forums, audition other popular tubes, and finally  when ready...... be good to my wife..hehehe. 

[oweidah]

I have just bought the sakura a couple of days ago and been listening to it for a total of 18 hours now.I first tried to hook  a couple of polk speakers as satellites to a powered MK sub, nice at first but then something nasty happened. The mk gave and what was left was an irritating humming sound.  I transferred  the  polk  monitors to a passive subwoofer from my old bose acoustimass, spin some of my audiophile demo recordings and  after a few adjustments Hmmm.. quite impressive specially on the acoustic strings and the vocals are clear and decent.
In my opinion this amp will someway serve as  an "advent" to peolple like me who loves to listen to pure analog music. I guess I'll stick to it for a while, read more forums, audition other popular tubes, and finally  when ready...... be good to my wife..hehehe.  

congrats! i'm glad you're satisfied/happy.

aside from you, sir tonyt na lang yata ang alam ko na gumagamit neto. medyo marami na yata ang nasa marketplace

btw i believe hybrid tube amp ito, tubes used sa preamp & rectifier?

enjoy!  

[gunslinger]

Ako din still using a modified version from Anthony. Its used to power my 1SC BS clones and 2.5 FS Clones alternately depende sa mood.
Yung source ko either laptop CD player or PSP. Nasira kasi dedicated CDP ko and still saving for a replacement.
Maganda ang SQ lalo na sa mids and highs.

[egzbuen]

Ako din still using a modified version from Anthony. Its used to power my 1SC BS clones and 2.5 FS Clones alternately depende sa mood.
Yung source ko either laptop CD player or PSP. Nasira kasi dedicated CDP ko and still saving for a replacement.
Maganda ang SQ lalo na sa mids and highs.

I am using the same amp and modification. Not bad for its price. I am still using a DVDP and quite contented already.

[Brian_mico]

I am using the same amp and modification. Not bad for its price. I am still using a DVDP and quite contented already.

question lang mga sir... is it really there's a huge difference between stocks and modified? if yes ? what is it?

[anchit]

my Kuring's serving me well. Though i never got the chance to compare the modified version that i have from the stock, nevertheless, happy with it, especially with my beatles remastered from Watts HiFi.

[egzbuen]

question lang mga sir... is it really there's a huge difference between stocks and modified? if yes ? what is it?

Let us wait for the experts. I haven't tried the unmodified version. I bought it modified at once.

[Brian_mico]

this is very subjective....that is why my advice is to give you and your amp time to live together for a while, then mod and see for yourself....no guarantees that you will like the results, except that when you go that route it is a done deal, no going back...

the atraction of this amp is that is is very very cheap....and yet delivers, once you mod it and increases its monetary value, then i am afraid some of the novelty might wear off....

actually what i'm trying to point it out, kung ok na pala yung stocks then bakit kailangan pang imodify... anwyay as you've said subjective talaga... it really depends on the person's references.

[ultimax]

Wood working is another passion of mine and I met this "charlie" that builds speakers and what impressed me was this gigantic/enormous horn speakers that he built for a rich client. Before he delivered it (weighs about a ton) he gave me a chance to listen and "WOW" it sounded amazing. Anyway I have finally found a design for a horn speaker box (about 40" tall x 12" wide). I need to find a 5 to 6 inch full range "compressor driver" QTS between .2 & .3 . Any information or suggestion is very much appreciated. I would like to know how the sakura will perform with it.  tnx

[ultimax]

Yes that's true however my last sentence was a statement.
Anyway I suspect that this sakura amp av-200t is actually "newjomo" av-400. They both look  alike but the spec's of the latter is 80w x 2. I have read this european forum discussing technical modifications. Maybe the masters could give us inputs.

  (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=http://www.topicattivo.com/31713796350-amplificatore-valvolare-av-400-cinese-ibrido-da-50-50w&ei=ZOeuS8fvGYvk7AOA-NHBDw&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CCAQ7gEwBQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dnewjomo%2Bav-400%26hl%3Den%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-US%26rlz%3D1I7ADRA_en)

[ultimax]

No problemo.
Strange that this sakura only existed locally hence the av400 have manage to find its way in europe. Both looks exactly the same on the outside except to the brand and wood panels. Anyway thanks for checking it out and I hope to get your professional opinion on what they are up to. 

[monreq]

Just want to share video of Sakura AV200T Hybrid Tube Amp.  

Note:  I would suggest to use a pair of good headphones or good computer speakers

Enjoy

Please click the You Tube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j05VfMSxJKk'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j05VfMSxJKk'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j05VfMSxJKk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZrw6xprZVQ'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZrw6xprZVQ'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZrw6xprZVQ
Thanks for viewing.

[John E.]

Just want to share video of Sakura AV200T Hybrid Tube Amp.  

Note:  I would suggest to use a pair of good headphones or good computer speakers

Enjoy

Please click the You Tube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j05VfMSxJKk'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j05VfMSxJKk'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j05VfMSxJKk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZrw6xprZVQ'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZrw6xprZVQ'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZrw6xprZVQ
Thanks for viewing.

nice!

[monreq]

Thanks

[Vhongbiker]

mon hindi ko ma open

[dencio105]

mon hindi ko ma open

Try mo to sir:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZrw6xprZVQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j05VfMSxJKk

[rspeed]

i have a noob question sirs.. pwede ba ikabit ang turntable dito? 

[JoeyGS]

TT ---> Phono Preamp -----> Sakura

i have a noob question sirs.. pwede ba ikabit ang turntable dito?