Fatman iTube Valve Dock
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: FatmanBrand: Fatman
Edition: Electronics
Model: Fatman iTube
Color: Chrome
Publisher: Fatman
Studio: Fatman
Music Label: Fatman
Product features:
- Enjoy the rich sonic character of valve amplification in a full-featured iPod dock
- 27-key remote control is included, giving you complete control over all iPod functionality
- Works with all docking iPod models (shuffle can use the auxiliary input)
- Composite and S-Video outputs for viewing iPod photos or videos on your television
- Superb audio reproduction and attractive design at an affordable price
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Braided Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics 700 MB 52x CD-R (100-Pack Spindle)
- AmazonBasics 3RCA Component Video Cable (6 Feet)
- AmazonBasics 8.5 GB 8x DVD+R DL (50-Pack Spindle)
- AmazonBasics Ultra-High-Speed HDMI Cable Braided (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
Digital camera reviews of Fatman iTube Valve Dock
Digital camera Review: Excellent amp!!; dock does not work with ipod touch 3rd gen
Summary: 4 Stars
Package arrived a day ahead of time!
Out of the box, was missing cleaning brush and glove, but wasn't too worried about that.
At first concerned because could not get a signal via the supplied docking station. I am using a 3rd generation ipod touch, and as it turns out, this is not compatible with the ivalve dock.
Considering the amp is really the key component here, I attached directly from the ipod to the amp's 2 RCA inputs with an ipod AV component cable (just the 2 audio RCA jacks). I am blown away!
I am powering 2 in-ceiling Polk Tc60i's and the 13 watts per channel is more than enough. The sound is warm and enveloping. The bass response is amazing for this small amp.
I have since replaced the dock (not the amp!) with a standard Apple universal dock that comes with its own remote, and am very happy. Great price for this quality amp!
Summary of Fatman iTube Valve Dock
Superlative performance hybrid valve amplifier with iPod dock and 27 key full function remote control. Additional input for any audio device (MP3/CD/DVD), video and S-video outputs for iPod¿ Video products. Includes all cables, brush for cleaning and gloves for handling high-chrome finish.The iTube Valve Dock is a performance hybrid valve amplifier for true stereo imaging of music content with iPod dock and 27 key full function remote control. Additional input for any audio device (MP3/CD/DVD), video and S-video outputs for iPod Video products. Includes all cables, brush for cleaning and gloves for handling high-chrome finish.
 Works with all dockable iPod models. |
 Two 6N1 (ECC85) tubes and a single 6E2 (EM87) tube provide superb audio reproduction. |
 Includes two sets of audio-in jacks for connecting external sound sources. |
The Best of Both Worlds
A common complaint in the age of digitized music is that compression kills audio quality. Audiophiles found it difficult enough to cope with 16-bit CDs, let alone a 192 kbps MP3 file. The iTube Valve Dock sets out to restore that quality in your signal chain through time-tested valve technology. Featuring two 6N1 (ECC85) tubes and a single 6E2 (EM87) tube, the Valve Dock marries the warmth of classic audio reproduction with the ease of digital technology. Utilizing a hybrid-tube design platform, the iTube provides superb audio reproduction and attractive design at an affordable price.
Full-Featured iPod Dock
Use the Valve Dock with any iPod (except Shuffle). A 27-key remote control is included, giving you complete control over all iPod functionality.
Look and Listen
The Valve Dock is ready for video-enabled iPods as well. It features both composite and S-Video output connectors for viewing video on your television. In addition, the device includes two sets of audio-in jacks, for connecting external sound sources, such as a CD player.
What's in the Box
iTube Hybrid Vacuum Tube Amplifier, iTube Docking Station, Brush / Glove for cleaning, Power cable, Audio cable to connect Docking Station and Amplifier, Banana Plug speaker cables, Aux source audio cable for connecting CD player etc, and Video cable to connect from docking station to TV.
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