Are there any real tube amps for the car....

phrarod · 17th February 2008, 01:51 AM

I know there's Butler (impossible they're really using the tubes at the plate voltages they use), there's Milbert - too expensive, and US Amps - not good reviews on the boards although I tried a 2-channel one a member had but until I replace my HU it was hard to tell as my MC245 sounded better.

I'm a tube junkie in the home and really was hoping someone made a tube amp that sounded like a tube amp for the car.

ca90ss · 17th February 2008, 02:05 AM

http://www.hssfidelity.com/prodotti....20&product=133

http://www.iabyss.co.kr/product/prod...ng1=AMP&page=1

http://www.iabyss.co.kr/product/prod...ng1=AMP&page=1

phrarod · 17th February 2008, 02:11 AM

That's crazy!!!

I've actually seen this one before. Not a snap to mount this puppy and 6550s generate a load of heat. I can't imagine it will take the bumps well (sportscar). Crazy though. I applaud them.

ca90ss · 17th February 2008, 02:13 AM

Another one
http://www.iabyss.co.kr/product/prod...ng1=AMP&page=1

ca90ss · 17th February 2008, 02:15 AM

1 more
http://ampguts.realmofexcursion.com/TRU_C-7.2AT/

phrarod · 17th February 2008, 02:18 AM

Never saw that one. Great tube selection. Bummer on 2-channel although makes sense. I guess its needs that outboard ps?

Again - ton o heat from that puppy.

Thanks for the link - interesting.

I'm thinking probably 9-pin tubes as octals just need a lot of plate voltage and dissipate way too much heat.

phrarod · 17th February 2008, 02:23 AM

Tru is very cool looking. I saw this one before on the web too but lost the link. Thanks for that.

Looks gigantic. Wish I had the space...

garage1217 · 17th February 2008, 02:26 AM

DLS has a very limited two channel.

phrarod · 17th February 2008, 02:29 AM

FULL TUBE (4CH) ZELOS AUDIO

I love that one. 4 channel. Wooden box?

Do they sell them in the US?

ca90ss · 17th February 2008, 02:36 AM

It's doubtful they sell them in the US. You could try contacting them to see if they'll sell directly but I believe they carry a pretty hefty price tag.

There are also several tube hybrids like Genesis, Blade, Mark Anthony, Planet Audio and several others.

17th February 2008, 01:51 AM	#1
phrarod diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	Are there any real tube amps for the car.... I know there's Butler (impossible they're really using the tubes at the plate voltages they use), there's Milbert - too expensive, and US Amps - not good reviews on the boards although I tried a 2-channel one a member had but until I replace my HU it was hard to tell as my MC245 sounded better. I'm a tube junkie in the home and really was hoping someone made a tube amp that sounded like a tube amp for the car.

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17th February 2008, 02:05 AM	#2
ca90ss diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2007	http://www.hssfidelity.com/prodotti....20&product=133 http://www.iabyss.co.kr/product/prod...ng1=AMP&page=1 http://www.iabyss.co.kr/product/prod...ng1=AMP&page=1

17th February 2008, 02:11 AM	#3
phrarod diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	That's crazy!!! I've actually seen this one before. Not a snap to mount this puppy and 6550s generate a load of heat. I can't imagine it will take the bumps well (sportscar). Crazy though. I applaud them.

17th February 2008, 02:13 AM	#4
ca90ss diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2007	Another one http://www.iabyss.co.kr/product/prod...ng1=AMP&page=1

17th February 2008, 02:15 AM	#5
ca90ss diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2007	1 more http://ampguts.realmofexcursion.com/TRU_C-7.2AT/

17th February 2008, 02:18 AM	#6
phrarod diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	Never saw that one. Great tube selection. Bummer on 2-channel although makes sense. I guess its needs that outboard ps? Again - ton o heat from that puppy. Thanks for the link - interesting. I'm thinking probably 9-pin tubes as octals just need a lot of plate voltage and dissipate way too much heat.

17th February 2008, 02:23 AM	#7
phrarod diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	Tru is very cool looking. I saw this one before on the web too but lost the link. Thanks for that. Looks gigantic. Wish I had the space...

17th February 2008, 02:26 AM	#8
garage1217 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2006	DLS has a very limited two channel.

17th February 2008, 02:29 AM	#9
phrarod diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	FULL TUBE (4CH) ZELOS AUDIO I love that one. 4 channel. Wooden box? Do they sell them in the US?

17th February 2008, 02:36 AM	#10
ca90ss diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2007	It's doubtful they sell them in the US. You could try contacting them to see if they'll sell directly but I believe they carry a pretty hefty price tag. There are also several tube hybrids like Genesis, Blade, Mark Anthony, Planet Audio and several others.