Review on 🔊 Dared I30BT Stereo Integrated Tube Amplifier with Bluetooth, USB DAC and Line Input, Headphone Output - 30WX2 Output Power by Thomas Drew

The day before the bunker collapsed, my integrated amplifier died. No Vinyl! I've ordered a new consumer model, another powerful black monolith designed for thick home entertainment systems (which I don't have and don't need). When I received the device, I found that I didn't need it at all. My setup is MUSIC, mostly on vinyl, then tape and CD and finally streaming. Many modern integrated amplifiers don't have enough cinch connections for my needs. Also, I wanted something different, more elegant, focused on sound, design and non-home theater situations. I'm just a budding hi-fi fan, but I value good sound and my gear lives mostly in the low-end. I've never considered a tube stereo amp before, but I love the sound of tubes in guitar amps. When I found Dared on the Revain list and did some research I decided to spend double what I paid for the bloated integrated amp I just returned. good (Mordaunt Short 914) speakers and the small JBL bookshelves I use. This unit is just versatile enough for my input purposes, and some of the other features it doesn't have I was able to get in Marantz's impressive CD player, the Marantz ND8006, which isn't cheap but works with wireless streaming and network radio, Servers and AirPlay. . (That means I didn't use Bluetooth on the Dared.) Finally, the retro look of this tube-faced device is great, minimalist and playful, a bit steampunk. pair of speakers at the same time, which caused some difficulties in my setup. (If I knew about anything, I would have known when I bought it!) But the inconvenience was worth it, and I've had some nice email exchanges with NewSong support. For those who are roughly on my side, I highly recommend this beautiful and slightly playful car.