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Review on πŸ”Š Dared I30BT Stereo Integrated Tube Amplifier with Bluetooth, USB DAC and Line Input, Headphone Output - 30WX2 Output Power by Ryan Koser

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Decided I30BT. Something special to have!

I bought two Dared I30BTs from Newsong and I can say A+++ for customer service and ease of contact! They were very helpful in emailing me and helping me choose the best amp for my needs. I chose the Dared I30BT because it is a class A amplifier in push/pull configuration. This gives you a very clean sound, and with my JBL horn speakers, I have to put my ear squarely on the horn to hear any hum or buzz from this amp - I mean about an inch from the compression tweeter itself. The sound is romantic and seems to use some negative feedback, giving it tight bass and a nice high-end that sparkles but still has warmth. The amp itself is built like a tank and feels like a cinder block in your hands, which I think always bodes well for a tube amp. I checked the accuracy of the volume meters with my DD-1 distortion detector and my devices were accurate, the distortion was out of the VU range. Delivery was quick, about a week, and was packaged in a double box with protective edges and a plastic cover on the box to keep moisture out. Thanks again Newsong for going the extra mile for me, now I have two great amps!

Pros
  • CLEAR SOUND: With well-chosen 12AX7, 12AU7, 6L6G tubes, you will hear a smooth, fluid and warm sound.
Cons
  • I vaguely remember