Home » Audio » Thermionic Emissions » $97 Tube iPod Docking System
$97 Tube iPod Docking System [message #64640] Thu, 11 November 2010 05:56 Go to next message
AudioFred  is currently offline AudioFred
Messages: 319
Registered: May 2009
Location: Houston
Grand Master
It includes the tube preamp/dock with powered speakers. Wal Mart hasn't heard about high end pricing. http://www.walmart.com/ip/DICE-Electronics-iTPA-220-Tube-Amplifier-System-for-iPod/13350437
Re: $97 Tube iPod Docking System [message #64688 is a reply to message #64640 ] Sun, 14 November 2010 16:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Shane  is currently offline Shane
Messages: 1088
Registered: May 2009
Illuminati (2nd Degree)
WTH are those bubbles around the tubes?

I like the opening statement:
For true, high-quality sound to please even the discerning audiophiles



Rolling Hills Imagery - Photography by Shane
Re: $97 Tube iPod Docking System [message #64701 is a reply to message #64688 ] Mon, 15 November 2010 05:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
AudioFred  is currently offline AudioFred
Messages: 319
Registered: May 2009
Location: Houston
Grand Master
Shane wrote on Sun, 14 November 2010 16:30
WTH are those bubbles around the tubes?

I like the opening statement:
For true, high-quality sound to please even the discerning audiophiles


Those are tube condoms, to protect you and your listening partner from unwanted outcomes. I thought "discerning" and "audiophile" were one word, like "audiosnob" is one word.
Re: $97 Tube iPod Docking System [message #64713 is a reply to message #64701 ] Mon, 15 November 2010 11:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Shane  is currently offline Shane
Messages: 1088
Registered: May 2009
Illuminati (2nd Degree)
I thought they were tube condoms Laughing

You should be able to toast some marshmallows over them when the plastic melts down and catches fire.



Rolling Hills Imagery - Photography by Shane
Re: $97 Tube iPod Docking System [message #64738 is a reply to message #64713 ] Wed, 17 November 2010 13:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
AudioFred  is currently offline AudioFred
Messages: 319
Registered: May 2009
Location: Houston
Grand Master
The tube covers pop right off, so they're not a problem. There's an auxiliary input on the back of the preamp section, so you could plug in a CD player or some other component. The case of the preamp is plastic, so nobody is going to confuse this with a serious piece of audio equipment. The connections are interesting: you plug the left speaker's captive cord into a 120V outlet, connect a dedicated cable from a jack labeled "18V Out" on the left speaker to an "18V In" jack on the preamp, another cable from the "audio out" on the preamp to the left speaker's "audio in", and a third cord that's hard wired to the right speaker to the left speaker's "right speaker" jack. All are color coded. There's even a small remote.

The sound isn't bad at all. Much better than the typical boombox. And the coolest thing is the tubes are lit from below by blue LED's! While this isn't the only audio equipment you would want, at $97 it's a good bargain, especially if it doesn't die after 90 days like so much cheap Chinese equipment. It's a good office system.

index.php?t=getfile&id=280&private=0

  • Attachment: 004.JPG
    (Size: 404.00KB, Downloaded 1890 time(s))

Re: $97 Tube iPod Docking System [message #64740 is a reply to message #64738 ] Wed, 17 November 2010 13:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently online Wayne Parham
Messages: 15815
Registered: May 2009
Illuminati (33rd Degree)

Looks like a cool deal. I dig it!

Perfect stocking stuffer! Very Happy

Re: $97 Tube iPod Docking System [message #64741 is a reply to message #64738 ] Wed, 17 November 2010 13:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Shane  is currently offline Shane
Messages: 1088
Registered: May 2009
Illuminati (2nd Degree)
Well, let us know how it holds up.

Might make a good little system for my office?



Rolling Hills Imagery - Photography by Shane
Re: $97 Tube iPod Docking System [message #64742 is a reply to message #64741 ] Wed, 17 November 2010 15:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
AudioFred  is currently offline AudioFred
Messages: 319
Registered: May 2009
Location: Houston
Grand Master
Wayne and Shane, that's exactly what it is: a good stocking stuffer and a great office system. The speakers are ported and have a bit of a midbass peak, which sounds very good at the low volumes you would use in an office. I plan to give this one to one of my sons.

Here's a picture of the backside:

index.php?t=getfile&id=281&private=0

  • Attachment: 006.JPG
    (Size: 391.75KB, Downloaded 1849 time(s))

Re: $97 Tube iPod Docking System [message #64743 is a reply to message #64742 ] Wed, 17 November 2010 15:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently online Wayne Parham
Messages: 15815
Registered: May 2009
Illuminati (33rd Degree)

When I clicked the photo to zoom in, I saw the yellow RCA connector on the back is labeled "video output". I didn't realize the iPod could store video - Just did a search and learned that it would. Cool!

Re: $97 Tube iPod Docking System [message #64978 is a reply to message #64640 ] Mon, 29 November 2010 08:57 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
jane66  is currently offline jane66
Messages: 15
Registered: November 2010
Chancellor
I just bought this system for my iPod and have tried it out. So far, I have no complaints with it at all. It's easy to setup and use and the sound quality is very good.
Previous Topic:Opinions please-New EL34, 6CA7, KT88 and 6550
Next Topic:Could someone point me toward an inexpensive tube amp?
Goto Forum:
  


Current Time: Sat May 25 11:29:33 CDT 2013

Sponsoring Organizations

AudioKinesis
AudioKinesis
BOI Audioworks
BOI Audioworks
BuildAnAmp.com
BuildAnAmp.com
Crescendo Systems
Crescendo Systems
DIY Audio Projects
DIY Audio Projects
OddWatt Audio
OddWatt Audio
Pi Speakers
Pi Speakers
Prosound Shootout
Prosound Shootout
Smith & Larson Audio
Smith & Larson Audio
Lone Star Audiofest