Do chinese tube preamp/amp clones interest you?


Hi all,

looks like there a quite a few clones of almost iconic gear available, e.g. this is an example
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001822040138.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.4f8c6644HLjQ8o&a...

Have you ever wondered how they sound, are tempted to try them out, maybe even get it as a kit?

Or better even, got them and can report back?

Inquiring minds would like to know,

cheers
brxl
brxl

Showing 1 response by cleeds

I noticed in one of the pics included in your link the "clone" actually includes the distinctive Audio Research badge on its faceplate. That's actually a form of theft and I think it's disgraceful..

It really isn't fair to call these things "clones," because that suggests the item is identical to the original. The product in the link isn't a clone - it's just a cheap knockoff. Anyone who has pride in his work puts his own name on it. They don't steal someone else's name.