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Antique Sound Labs

A recent post on Chinese tube amps jogged my memory of this brand.  I'm a SS guy, so all I know about them is that they created a minor sensation 20+? years ago with an 8 watt tube monoblock amp for $99.  They seemed pretty prolific, with an array of amps using a variety of tubes.

Did they survive their brush with tube world fame (hah!) and the resulting demand for product?  Are they still around in a meaningful way?  Any opinions out there on their gear and place in the market?

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tommylion
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“The ASL SET 2A3 Tulip amp had a nice review in Listener back in the 90’s.”

 

I’m still using my Tulip, has worked great for 20+ years. If you can find one on the used market, I would consider it. Maybe they made it (and other products) TOO good to be profitable?

 

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