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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => Cheap and Cheerful HiFi => Topic started by: Stercom on 3 Jun 2021, 03:10 pm

Title: Hybrid Tube integrated - $165 shipped!
Post by: Stercom on 3 Jun 2021, 03:10 pm

$165 shipped for a hybrid tube 50 watt integrated with USB, Phono and Sub out.......

https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-HTA100BT-Hybrid-Stereo-Tube-Amplifier-with-Bluetooth-USB-Aux-In-Sub-Out-100W-300-3842?utm_source=bm23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=DA+HTA100BT+Amplifier&utm_content=NEW!+Audiophile+Tube+Amp+Speaker+Bundles&utm_campaign=210603_Audiophile+Audio+System+(Tube+Amp+Bundles)&_bta_tid=246164862821392152575322639982005638979750700915839169112332864166404206242189893611137363341629693796

Different style and only 25 watts. $160 shipped.

https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-HTA50BT-Hybrid-Stereo-Tube-Amplifier-with-Integrated-DAC-Sub-Out-and-Headpho-300-3844?utm_source=bm23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=DA+HTA50BT+Tube+Amp&utm_content=NEW!+Audiophile+Tube+Amp+Speaker+Bundles&utm_campaign=210603_Audiophile+Audio+System+(Tube+Amp+Bundles)&_bta_tid=150740055121392152575322639982005638979750700915839169112332864166404206242200773943513895004202049380

Title: Re: Hybrid Tube integrated - $165 shipped!
Post by: Letitroll98 on 4 Jun 2021, 01:01 pm

Apparently these aren't really tube, or even hybrid, amps.  Reports are two tubes are just buffers in the preamp section and two do something in the power supply.  The buffer tubes could give a little warmth and tube like sound to the whole thing.  My assumption is those big transformer boxes are empty.  As usual with ChiFi there are numerous iterations with multiple brand name and cases containing the same boards.  At the price it might be worth it and Parts Express is a reputable seller if you get a lemon.

Title: Re: Hybrid Tube integrated - $165 shipped!
Post by: Stercom on 4 Jun 2021, 01:37 pm

Yep, all true. Parts Express has a 60 day return policy. (I think shipping it back is on you though)