The power amplifier section also makes use of 2P29L tubes, which have similar characteristics as far as power draw is concerned. Normally, vacuum tubes rely on a resistive heater to eject ...

There’s a mystique among both audiophiles and musicians about vacuum technology, thus having a tube amp still carries a bit of a cachet. New ones can be bought for eye-watering prices and old ...

One big change is the addition of two JAN6418 vacuum tubes, with the M8T featuring both a tube amp and a transistor-based headphone amplifier. Tube amps are often sought-after for their ‘natural ...

Then there’s the piece-de-resistance: a vacuum tube inside, similar to the kind you’ll find in an expensive HiFi amp or a guitar amplifier. But with that size comes a classy look and a rugged ...

When it comes to listening on the best headphones, many hi-fi fans swear by the power of tubes. Amplifiers that use vacuum tubes instead of – or alongside – solid-state electronics are ...