iFi AUDIO micro iTube2 Tube Pre-Amplifier, Buffer & Power Amp
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Should elevate 90%+ of peoples music setups.
I purchased the iTube2 in the hope of adding some fullness to my thin sounding system. The iTube2 did just that, adding fullness to the mids and also more mid-bass punch. Another effect of the iTube2 is the ability to switch between an engaging up-front sound or a laid-back relaxing sound thanks to the switchable tube modes. The tube sound is also genuine audiophile quality. Not overly baked or soft. It is more about added dimension and densit... Show More
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Extraordinary flexibility and quality of sound
The quality of the tube sound, especially on SET or Classic rather than push-pull, is simply breathtaking. Even a class D amp is transformed when this buffer is in the chain after the source. The effect is across the frequency spectrum, enhancing different bands in different ways. I have not tried it between preamp and power amp, or as a preamp, but I cannot imagine this device disappointing, even as a solo preamp. I also use both the 3D and Xbas... Show More
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