iTube Valve Dock

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 8 x 7.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 17 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000TK9UXE
• Item model number: Fatman iTube
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 30, 2007

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The iTube Valve Dock is a performance hybrid valve amplifier for true stereo imaging of music content with iPod dock and 27 key full function remote control. Additional input for any audio device (MP3/CD/DVD), video and S-video outputs for iPod Video products. Includes all cables, brush for cleaning and gloves for handling high-chrome finish.

Works with all dockable iPod models.

Two 6N1 (ECC85) tubes and a single 6E2 (EM87) tube provide superb audio reproduction.

Includes two sets of audio-in jacks for connecting external sound sources.

The Best of Both Worlds
A common complaint in the age of digitized music is that compression kills audio quality. Audiophiles found it difficult enough to cope with 16-bit CDs, let alone a 192 kbps MP3 file. The iTube Valve Dock sets out to restore that quality in your signal chain through time-tested valve technology. Featuring two 6N1 (ECC85) tubes and a single 6E2 (EM87) tube, the Valve Dock marries the warmth of classic audio reproduction with the ease of digital technology. Utilizing a hybrid-tube design platform, the iTube provides superb audio reproduction and attractive design at an affordable price.

Full-Featured iPod Dock
Use the Valve Dock with any iPod (except Shuffle). A 27-key remote control is included, giving you complete control over all iPod functionality.

Look and Listen
The Valve Dock is ready for video-enabled iPods as well. It features both composite and S-Video output connectors for viewing video on your television. In addition, the device includes two sets of audio-in jacks, for connecting external sound sources, such as a CD player.

What's in the Box
iTube Hybrid Vacuum Tube Amplifier, iTube Docking Station, Brush / Glove for cleaning, Power cable, Audio cable to connect Docking Station and Amplifier, Banana Plug speaker cables, Aux source audio cable for connecting CD player etc, and Video cable to connect from docking station to TV.

Product Description

Superlative performance hybrid valve amplifier with iPod dock and 27 key full function remote control. Additional input for any audio device (MP3/CD/DVD), video and S-video outputs for iPod¿ Video products. Includes all cables, brush for cleaning and gloves for handling high-chrome finish.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fatman itube dock, September 1, 2007

By	Frederick Hauber (florida usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have had this remarkable device for 2 weeks and love it,,,,I have had numerous ipod players,stereo hookups for ipods etc.., but nothing compares to this. As soon as I saw it in the audio shop, I had to have it. I have had nothing but positive compliments about its appearance and its sound capability. Besides looking exceptionally high tech,it easily drives a pair of Reference 3A speakers to the top end. Ehe glow of the tubes at night adds to the ambience. The only downside is that the remote only controls the ipod, and not the amplifier volume or the amp on=off switch.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Retro Fun, July 13, 2009

By	gigiocat "gigiocat" (philadelphia, pa United States) - See all my reviews

The Fat Man I-tube dock is worth while investment if want to bring your i-pod up notch in audio play back quality. I purchased for a second system in my bedroom and partnered with a pair Wharfdale Diamond 9.1 which is nice match for classical,jazz or rock/pop if you do not want loud volumes. The only things to pick at are as follows I wish the remote controlled the amplifer instead of just the I-pod dock and rember the amp is only 13 watts so your not going to be able to get window rattling volumes or partner with anything more than effecient bookshelf sized speaker other than that its fun and neat little amp that easy on the eyes.