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Home Theater => Audio => Tubes => Topic started by: tatalope on May 16, 2003 at 10:15 AM
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ano b ang masasabi nyo s performance ng mga tube amps n assemble dito tulad dun s tindhan s parksquare 1, forgot the name of the store but it's right next to fifth avenue halos mga local products ang binebenta d2...the cheapest that u can get is 20k for a tube amp at pwede pa i-customize un itsura nya
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my friend bought an integrated single ended tube amp there for 12k, ok naman so far, he's been playing it for 4 hrs straight a day at di pa naman nasisira (its just a 10 watter though). Sound quality is good for the price but haven't heard the ones they offer 20k (50 watts x 2 daw), just make sure your speakers are quite efficient and as much as possible test it with them and see if it mates well. his speakers are 95 dB btw :)
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my friend bought an integrated single ended tube amp there for 12k, ok naman so far, he's been playing it for 4 hrs straight a day at di pa naman nasisira (its just a 10 watter though). Sound quality is good for the price but haven't heard the ones they offer 20k (50 watts x 2 daw), just make sure your speakers are quite efficient and as much as possible test it with them and see if it mates well. his speakers are 95 dB btw :)
hey john!
just curious, what's your friend's speakers (95 db)?
tuff
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Hello tatalope,
Welcome!
Since your new here at PinoyDVD, I guess you are still not familiar with Hyperaudio. He is the Tube God. Sales, repairs, modifications, upgrading and even home made tube amplifiers is his business.
Nobody knows tubes better than this guy.
Send him an e-mail or P.M.
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M_Shoe_Maker
maraming salamat s info about hyperaudio..i'll try to contact him
john5479
i'm not familiar w/ the capacity of speakers and ampli as well...in short wla ko alam s audiophile at s pag mix & match bsta tumunog oks na...hehe
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I think you are refering to Phasetron. I agree with M_Shoe, you havent seen tubes till you see Hyperaudio.
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yes phasetron nga un levi...mahal b ang beginner's tube amps kay hyperaudio? actually i have no idea when it come to the differences bet. tubes & solid states....since i'm into jazz vinyl records sabi nila oks n oks daw ang tube amps..persently i'm using a panasonic technics reciever in my turntable, un kahoy p at namana ko lng un s lolo ko medyo nabubulok n nga un kahoy eh hehe...
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Try to visit Hyperaudio's shop and he can explain to you the difference between tube and SS. He has several gears that would fit your budget and preferences. I suggest you research and auditon further before buying. It took me 6 months before buying an Integrated Amp because I want to know first what I am buying.You can call Hyperaudio (Rene) thru 8325710.
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hey tatalope,
Good to hear you are also into LPs! :)
You definitely have to visit the one and only Tube God. He can tell you, and most importantly, let you hear why Analog (LPs) and Tubes is a match made in heaven.
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maraming salamt s infos guys
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Another place to look is http://www.wiredstate.com/pinoydiophiles . There is a Buy & Sell section there.
Last I checked, there was a sub PhP15k Dynaco stereo integrated amp from Toobs. I've a similay model at Hyperaudio's place and they'd be sure to kick butt!
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I've been searching the threads but can't find any on the matter. I heard about Phasetron, Park Square I selling local tube amps P15k below.
Any thoughts? Any current users of this amp? I only have space for bookshelf speakers.
Last time I asked, they didn't have it in stock. May available pa kaya?
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When you go to Phasetron, look for Andrew Sevilla. He is the owner and the designer/maker of those tube amps.
Have you tried inquiring/visiting Hyperaudio. He too sells tube amps.
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I also suggest you visit Hyperaudio.
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I got in touch with him but the lowest he offers is P22k. Beyond what I had in mind.
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It may be more expensive but its worth it. Try to visit him and audition some of his for sale items. How about the tube amps of Corrsty? I think its available at Architectural Audio.
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whey you say "tube amps of Corrsty", are you referring to the TS Audio 34.1 model? locally made pala yon? :)
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Yup TS Audio, but I think its not locally made.
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levi,
i was able to see one kanina. Made in thailand pala. :)
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Can you give us your review. Thanks
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:)Have positive experience with Phasetron tube products. I once had their tube preamp that sounded almost as good as my Audio Research LS-7. I've used it for more than five(5) years (until I regretfully sold it to someone) and during this period it neither broke down nor needed tube replacement.
Currently, my reference is a Phasetron single-ended integrated amp based on EL34(super triode-connected) with 5U4GB rectifier and 12AX7A driver. This one is custom-made by Andrew Sevilla to my parts specs and was assembled in his FTI plant that mainly manufactures professional audio equipment for the export market!
Yes, there are many locally assembled tube amps but I prefer those from Phasetron because aside from their good sound, their fit and finish are exemplary - making others look like high school electronics project. And of course the price - it's the most reasonable of all! :D
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What is the price range of the integrated tube amp from phasetron? I have seen some of his products but I never asked how much. Thanks
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Has anyone tried the tube amps labeled Acoustic Fidelity being sold by Pacific Electronics at raon and Robinson's Manila? I'm not sure if they're locally made. They have el34 and kt88 amps going for around 25K and a mono kt88 for 15K. I haven't listened to them but I like the way they look with really nice potted transformers and brushed aluminum face plate.
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hi garp!
what particular store in raon and in robinson's manila???
para ma-audition...thanks!
superman ;D
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Hi Superman,
The store is Pacific Electronics, Level 3 near Handyman. In Raon address is (i have their card this is not a plug!) 655-657 Gonzalo Puyat St. Quiapo Manila. Tel. 536-4035 (robinson's) 733-1734; 733-1738 (raon). If possible once you've auditioned them please post your findings. Thanks.
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BTW, for those tube amps I remember not seeing a tube rectifier so baka solid state rectification lang.
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called up pacific electronics at raon to inquire about prices/models. apparently, the amps are from china but are locally assembled.
no integrateds. preamp costs 11k, push-pull power amp (@ 40 w) costs 25.5 and a set amp costs (@ 8 w) costs 35.5.
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Kaya ba ng 8w Phasetron tube amp ang Wharf 8.1?
I have a small room and neighbors to annoy anyway.
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from what i've been reading, tube amps are best matched with higher sensitivity speakers. i have a pair of wharfedale 3's with 86db so that makes us seatmates on the same boat (and the same number of neighbors to annoy ;)
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the tube amps being sold by pacific electronics uses chinese made tubes, planning to audition the mono kt88s soon and see how it goes.
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i'd been to their branch at robinsons manila & saw the following (but did not audition any of them! ::)) the following acoustic fidelity power amps:
1) model 15 (15pwc) for PhP 16.0k
2) model 34 (25pwc) for PhP 23.5k
3) model 88 (40pwc) for PhP 25.5k
hth. ;D
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is the price of the model15 per monoblock or for a pair already? btw I tried experimenting with my tube amp (bought at phasetron) and used my nad receiver as a preamp and used as a dac for my dvd player. The improvement in dynamics (it doesn't sound compressed even if i turn up the volume) was very audible and not subtle. I guess an active preamp is what I need for the amp I bought to sound its best ;D
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The model 15 I think is the mono KT88 I looked at. Again I only saw two tubes so I guess its ss rectified.
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The model 15 I think is the mono KT88 I looked at. Again I only saw two tubes so I guess its ss rectified.
yup,I saw the amps but didn't ask around because the attendant was not that accomodating. but is it 16k per amp or for a monoblock pair already ???
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John, can you post pics of your Phasetron tube amp? Ano specs niya and how much ngayon yan? Thanks.
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guys,
been to phasetron psquare today and saw newly arrived tube amps. 300b 8 watts/ch amp costs 35k while 6550 15watts/ch amp costs 16k plus. Oks lang ba kung SS rectifier ang ginamit kaysa sa tube rectifier? I auditioned them both. Oks naman sana kaso they used 86db 3 way celestion speaker kaya cguro medyo bitin.
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oh dumating na pala yung 300B, the last time I went there I only saw a kt88 based amp that can run 15watts x 2. Well if it uses ss rectification the sound is not as "tubey" as one with tube rectification, not that its really bad IMHO. If u want one with tube rectification you can have one custom made for you :)
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oh dumating na pala yung 300B, the last time I went there I only saw a kt88 based amp that can run 15watts x 2. Well if it uses ss rectification the sound is not as "tubey" as one with tube rectification, not that its really bad IMHO. If u want one with tube rectification you can have one custom made for you :)
tnx john5479 :)
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Auditioned the 15w EL34 Phasetron amp. Conditions weren't ideal. The 5th Ave booth was blasting away with a DVD demo next door. Then the amp was driving an 86db Celestion. Finally, Rod Stewart is not my cup of tea so none of the details were familiar.
I hope I get a second audition before it is sold. But I am interested in the P12.5k 8w EL34. Hope it arrives soon.
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sadly they don't have ideal speakers there for their tube amps u can't really gauge the amps performance :-\
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John, did you change cel nos? Been texting you for the audition. My options are still open. Pls contact me off board.
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Can you please provide me the exact address of Hyperaudio
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Can you please provide me the exact address of Hyperaudio
Hyperaudio trading is located at the Corner of Filmore and Calatagan sts, Palanan, Makati. It's near Cash & Carry. The Showroom is right beside the Reyes Haircutters salon.
Hope this helps.
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GF ba siya ?