iTube Valve Dock w/Speakers Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the best piece of audio equipment I've ever purchased, as became obvious from the moment I opened the thorough packaging and saw the white gloves included. It's nicely designed, easy to use, and sounds great. However, the power supply for the iPod dock was faulty causing the power to cut out periodically. My email to Fatman asking what to do about this remains unanswered after 15 days. Rather than go through trying to return the whole 33 lb package to Amazon, and forsake the use of the beautiful product, I chose to replace the power supply at Radio Shack for about $10. I wish this first review could have been 5 stars, but it seems Fatman has some work to do first.
One other note: the product is shipped with a metal cage over the tubes that makes them much harder to see. It is easily removable, but you are warned that the tubes get hot and to leave the cage in place for your safety.

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The iTube Valve Dock is a performance hybrid valve amplifier with iPod dock, 27 key full function remote control and matched piano-black high quality speakers for true stereo imaging of music content. 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. Also comes with speakers specifically calibrated to the iTube Valve dock.

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. The included matching speakers provide honest reproduction and complete the package's good looks.
What's in the Box iTube Hybrid Vacuum Tube Amplifier, iTube Docking Station, Fatman 2-way bookshelf speakers in black high-gloss finish, 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.

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