I’ve happily used Takatsuki 300b tubes. I wasn’t aware that they now have an amplifier. It they perform to the level of their tubes then they’re outstanding amplifiers.
Charles
Charles
Japanese Audio
I've owned a few great low powered Japanese tube amps and wonder if anyone knows why this niche of low power class A and tube amps exists in Japan. Luxman, Leben, Airtight, Yamamoto, Almarro (no longer), SPEC, Accuphase to name a few. If your goal is building a low power amplifier, where does the inspiration come from? Did these brands spring up from western influence like other areas of Japanese culture or are there many unheard of Japanese high efficiency speakers?
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I’ve been using them as well. The model is the TA-S01 - If recall correctly they said it was 4 watts(?) https://www.takatsuki-denki.co.jp/en/products/300b-amp.html Never experienced anything quite like it. |
@jkeitel, If it is rated at only 4 watts output power, that suggests they are using ’very’ conservative operational points for the 300b. This usually means two things, 1 Prioritizing sound quality over higher power capability. 2 Exceptionally long tube life. I bet it sounds utterly gorgeous!!! This amplifier utilizes the esteemed Japanese Tamura output transformers. Looks very well constructed. Charles |
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