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Tokyo Sound "VALVE-X SE" Tube Headphone Amp

post #1 of 17
8/7/09 at 10:15pm
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It introduces the tube amp made in Japan.

TOKYO SOUND VALVE-X SE
http://www.tokyosound.co.jp/sound/pr...vex/index.html (Japanese-Only)

Specifications;
Tube: 12AU7 x2
Frequency Response:10Hz - 60kHz
Residual noise: 0.1mV or less
Output: 650mW+650mW
Input: Unbalanced Phono (RCA) Jacks
Through: Unbalanced Phono (RCA) Jacks
Output: 1/4" Gold-Plated Stereo Headphone out & Stereo mini (Rear)
Suitable Headphone Impedance: 16 - 600 ohms

Size: 130(W) x 170(H) x 259(D) mm
Weight: 3.5kg

 

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Limited Edition (Silver Color) Sold-Out
 


Edited by T.IIZUKA - 10/19/10 at 7:22am
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post #2 of 17
8/7/09 at 10:32pm
Very interesting, is there a US Dealer or will it have to be purchased via a distributor in Japan? Will there be an European or USA voltage offered?
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post #3 of 17
8/7/09 at 10:48pm
Interesting design. Love to hear one.
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post #4 of 17
8/7/09 at 10:53pm
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Originally Posted by mrarroyo View Post
Very interesting, is there a US Dealer or will it have to be purchased via a distributor in Japan? Will there be an European or USA voltage offered?
Only 100 unit in 100v only...
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post #5 of 17
8/7/09 at 11:30pm
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Wow.
It contributed because there was no introduction in this place.
It is surprised not to have thought that there is an echo so much.

The price is JPY 73,500.
In the retail shop, it is JPY 49,800 in FUJIYA-AVIC.
To our regret, it is a product for Japan.
It operates by AC100V.

The Tokyo sound is a company that makes the musical instrument amplifier of the brand named "Guyatone".
To our regret, the tube amp seems not to be sold excluding Japan.
Guyatone Guitar Effect Pedals and Bass Effect Pedals

I have the model of the first type.
(It is not in VALVE-X SE. )
The sound is powerful, and very clear.
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post #6 of 17
8/8/09 at 12:04am
Looks cool except for the Chrome knobs on it. Wonder how it powers my K701? Looking at the specs it probably doesn't do a good job.
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post #7 of 17
8/8/09 at 12:12am
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Originally Posted by Zombie_X View Post
Looks cool except for the Chrome knobs on it. Wonder how it powers my K701? Looking at the specs it probably doesn't do a good job.
Specs are not good. However, the sound is good.
I think that it is one of the selling amplifiers in Japan.

The combination with K701 is not tested.
It corresponds to Can of high impedance.
(There is an impedance switch switch in a rear panel.)
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post #8 of 17
8/8/09 at 12:36am
If it sounds good it is good, forget the specs!
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post #9 of 17
8/8/09 at 2:10am
JPY 54,800 in Sound House. 25% off the retail price.. I won't import it.
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post #10 of 17
8/8/09 at 1:56pm
Victor, I was going to ask you if you were going to import it or not. Now I know, besides you already sell one heck of a great sounding amp the Elekit TU882AS! Cheers.
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post #11 of 17
8/8/09 at 6:51pm
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Originally Posted by mrarroyo View Post
Victor, I was going to ask you if you were going to import it or not. Now I know, besides you already sell one heck of a great sounding amp the Elekit TU882AS! Cheers.
As a small importer. If the company allows big discounts on their products on the web, I will not touch these products because my cost is always higher. I need to add the cost of a 120V transformer and translated manual (Jap to Eng). my cost will not compete with other competitors. It took me 2 months to finish the manual of Elekit TU-882.
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post #12 of 17
8/8/09 at 7:48pm
From last year:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/mys...antity-244185/

I went with the yammy. Couldn't be happier.
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post #13 of 17
8/9/09 at 3:19am
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Originally Posted by wower View Post
I would like to share with you guys about this comment.
Both Elekit Tu-882 and Tokyo Sound Valve-X are originally designed for the Japanese Market. Both are not first generation products. They went through several generations. The Japanese market is highly competitive and these amps are one of top competitors in the market. The two amps are extremely well designed.

They are excellent considering the price. No audio component is perfect. However, I find more people like fancy stuff, but lose sight of good amp design. If you look at Skylab's ranking http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/rev...e-amps-402585/, this ranking will tell you a lot.
VK
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post #14 of 17
8/9/09 at 7:28am
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Change point from Valve-X to Valve-X SE.

1. AC code inlet type (detaching type)
2. It is an upgrade in a gangster error little and high quality as for the volume jar.(KSD -> ALPS)
3. RCA pin Jack is exchanged to single purpose gold-plated goods of beginning cutting down.
4. Noise decrease by change in case part and size of depth of chassis etc.
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post #15 of 17
8/30/09 at 8:19am
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It contributed to my Blog.

Remodeling of Valve-X (changed Pot & knob)
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/blogs/...-pot-knob.html



Please look at Album in the photograph of the internal logic.
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/member...s-valve-x.html

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