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Antique Sound Lab HB1
1 Reviews
rating  3 of 5
MSRP  250.00
Description: HB1 Hybrid Tube Headphone Amp <LI> 100-percent pure ''Class A'' operation <LI> Point-to-point wiring throughout <LI> Custom designed and manufactured power supply <LI> Accommodates one pair of headphones <LI> Tube complement: 6BQ5 x 2 <LI> Fuse 1A: Slow blow <LI> Chassis: Finished metal with black powder paint


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Reviewed by:
vr6ofpain
(Audio Enthusiast)

Review Date
September 8, 2005

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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Price Paid:  $250.00 from Audio Advisor

Summary:
I did some listening with this amp at my brothers place (he owns it).

Seemed to be much better matched to my Grado SR-80 (32 ohms) than my brothers Sennheiser HD-600 (300 ohms). I did like the smooth sound of the tubes, but honestly the amp seemed to be missing the punch of a decent receiver headphone out. Gonna have to give it more listening in the future.

Strengths:
Smooth.
Works well with lower impedance cans.
Style...(good or bad?)

Weaknesses:
Lack of control over high impedance cans.
Style...(good or bad?)

Similar Products Used:
Nothing, soon to compare with CI Audio VHP-1.


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