[MaloS]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-SOUND-LA...QQcmdZViewItem

Anyone heard or know much about it? Looks like a potential player on the market of the budget amplifiers.

 

[Skylab]

I love my ASL MG Head OTL III. This little ASL has been out a while, but I have never heard it. I'm not wild about hybrid designs myself, but I do really like the ASL all-tube amp I have. This could be quite a nice amp.

 

[smithy]

Can be bought new here....

http://www.soundscapeav.com/antique/hb1.htm

I am very interested in hearing more about this amp. (I just want another option besides a Little dot!!!)

I like the separate power supply, and the two simple tubes, although I don't think they are a very common tube type?

Anyones ideas?

 

[MaloS]

The tube looks like an EL34 to me which would not be a surprise, since that is the tube used by MG Head OTL at the output.

And yes Skylab, the MG Head OTL is a lovely amp, I heard it on numerous occasions. It is that exact reason that I am wondering about this amp, since it has potential to be an interesting bang for the buck machine...as is the upcoming Darkvoice.

 

[Mr_Happy]

audio advisor also carries it:
http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ASHB1

I found this thread that includes a post from the manufacturer:
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showth...&highlight=HB1

apparently it can only drive low impedance headphones?

 

[smithy]

mmm... Interesting,

The Audio Advisor has the more specs than i've previously seen, i.e.: the tubes are 6BQ5 x 2. Please tell me thats the same as the more common EL34? (This would be my first foray into the world of tubes, so I wouldn't want to be stuck unable to tube roll.) But i'm really diggin' the price, and it would be used with low impedance headphones too!

 

[Mr_Happy]

6Bq5's are the same as EL84's which I believe are pretty common? I once had a jolida integrated amp that used those. However since it can't really drive high impedance headphones I guess this is off my list.

 

[Skylab]

Yes, 6BQ5's and EL84's are the same tube, and while they are certainly plentiful, NOS/used versions tend to be pretty pricey, meaning the affordable tubes will be new East-European/Russian.

I use some used Amperex tubes in my ASL MG Head, and they sound FANTASTIC.