[chgolatin2]

I was in the market for a tube integrated ipod docking station, my search was extensive and I finally narrowed down to the product listed above.  Well, I came across a really good deal on agon for it so I purchase it.  This unit retails for over $575 dollars but I got it way cheaper.  The unit came in and once I open the packaged I instantly knew I had a qualilty product.  Everything in order to IC's, power supply, white gloves, manual, stainless remote unit needless to say that I wasn't expecting much for anything under $600 especially for an Ipod docking station.  Needless to say that I am highly impressed and I won't hesitate about re doing another purchase. 

I connected everything and WOW  music to my hears was BEAUTIFUL!!!  The only thing that I would change about this unit is the tubes (2) 12AU7 (2) 12AX7 Chinese tubes.  Any recommendations????

Highly recommended unit!  I'm impressed!

[Listens2tubes]

Can I ask you what you paid? You can PM me. Cause I WANT I WANT

[chgolatin2]

The MC4 plus a nice pair of PSB B25 make a tremendous combo for music enjoyment 

[srb]

I imagine it might sound even better with the speakers further separated, and the tube amp not sitting on top of a vibrating speaker.   
 
Steve

[chgolatin2]

Correct, it's just a temp spot for pics...

[srb]

Oh good!  Then I won't worry about the left speaker stand blocking the heat vent either!
 
Looks like a nice little system.  Enjoy!
 
Steve

[betweentheears]

Anyone recommend upgrade for the tubes?

[baldrick]

Electro Harmonix may be a good upgrade path.  I quite like the EH 12AU7.There are quite a few new production brands that will sound very nice.
JJ make a nice 12AU7 as well.

[carusoracer]

Nice looking little piece

If you want to go with new tubes the JJ and EH sound is good and reliable.
What is your budget for Tubes?

[betweentheears]

I guess budget has relationship to returning sound value. I am confident that the EH or JJ would be significant inprovement over stock chinese no-name tubes. I suppose $50 is a goog staring point. Might be hard to get 4 quality tubes for that price. Maybe someone could offer thoughts. I am going to put this into a desktop set up with yet to be determined speakers. With 2 tube headphone amps on the way, I am suffering from a bad case of tubeitis.

[baldrick]

tubestore.com has EH 12AX7A on sale for $9.95:
http://thetubestore.com/ehx12ax7.html
and some dandy JJ 12AU7s for $9.95
http://thetubestore.com/teslaecc82.html

That would certainly keep your budget under $50

[betweentheears]

Thanks for the links. I will check them out!!