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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?

petaluman
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fsonicsmith
938 posts
 

Joseph Lau is not “unfound”. I trade email with him from time to time and have purchased audio accessories from him at good prices. He is a joy-and a wealth of practical experience and knowledge.

rhljazz
1,250 posts
 

I still have the headphone amp MG-Head DT.  It has never given any problems and I like the sound.  

petaluman OP
140 posts
 

Thanks for the update, fsonicsmith!  By unfound I meant that I'm assuming this quote from above "ASL IMO has decided to change course and pursue more profitable businesses " meant Joseph.  A lot of high end businesses are that way - there are 1 or 2 people who are essential to the company's existence.  The unspecific nature of the information about him suggests he may have left the audio industry.  It's not like there's no future in electronic circuit design.

tommylion
872 posts
 

“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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