220v tube amps from China

[Ali Tait]

Whoops, forgot to say they are now called Audio Rennaissence.

[Rare Bird]

Ive used a chinese tube DAC as an headphone unit from my laptop every night for a couple of years now, no probs so far!

[Giubanix]

The only downside with these amps are their physical size and weight, you need to have room and a strong back to lift one!

Room is something I ran out of a long time ago . I'm currently debating what I can get rid of in order to cram some new things in. Trying to avoid ending up on one of these OCD hoarder reality tv programmes.

[Ali Tait]

Aye, know the feeling!

I really would recommend one of these amps if you can fit one in BTW, they are truly superb.

[Jonboy]

OCD hoarder

Welcome to my world

[Reid Malenfant]

Welcome to my world

Mine to, you're not alone Jon

[spendorman]

A few years ago I bought a Chinese EL34 Single ended amp, also called a headphone amp, never been any problem apart from the cosmetic damage (chassis slightly bent) caused by shipping.

[Rare Bird]

I remember you buying that, whats it like on headphone duty?

[spendorman]

I remember you buying that, whats it like on headphone duty?

It's fine for headphone amp, pretty good through speakers too, if they are fairly efficient. The Tannoy HPD315's on them are not bad.

[walpurgis]

I've had Chinese built valve amps from VTL and Arcana and had no bother during several years use. They sounded pretty good too. Not had any bother with my Chinese Tripath stuff either. Geoff.