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FS Virtue Sensation M451 Dodd Tube Buffer, Sonicaps $SOLD

FS Virtue Audio Sensation M451 integrated amplifier Dodd Tube Buffer, full Sonicaps upgrade and Platinum bypass caps performed by Gary Dodd. Combines Tripath chip with a buffered tube preamp stage with three inputs and remote control.

This beautiful unit is without blemishes, in “like new” condition and only a few months old with about 50 hours burn in, so it has yet to reach its potential. Includes upgraded vintage GE 5751 3 mica black plate tube!

•   Tripath chip with Dodd Audio tube buffered preamp stage
•   Full Sonicap upgrade & Sonicap Platinum bypass caps
•   Natural brushed anodized aluminum case – solid & sturdy!
•   Chrome knobs and buttons
•   Genuine Brown Rosewood top (changeable)
•   Standard 24v power supply and adapter
•   Up to 87 wpc (with optional upgrade 30v 130w supply)
•   Remote control motorized ALPS potentiometer
•   Three RCA inputs
•   Preamp output
•   Mono subwoofer out
•   Includes both upgraded vintage GE 5751 3 mica black plate tube and original JJ 12-AX7 tube
•   Upgrade to the 30v 130w power supply offered for additional $100 (offered separately)

Priced at SOLD $SOLD plus $30 ground shipping and insurance to lower 48 (sells new for approx. $1,150). Upgrade to the big 30v 130w switching power supply for $100 (offered separately). PayPal fees included. Ships in its sturdy original double-walled shipping box. Located in Greenville, S.C.


Check out the official specs from Virtue Audio here.

Here’s a comprehensive Sensation review from Stereo Mojo and
here’s the AC discussion of the much celebrated Dodd Buffer.

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I've been asked about the upgrade 30v 130w power supply at $100. It does not have to be purchased with this Sensation. The Sensation does come with the standard 24v power supply and, of course, works with batteries for off the grid clarity.

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Price lowered to $SOLD. Now listed on the 'gon, too.