We came across this versatile device at one of the Hi-Fi shows in China – while we desperately need to tune the system sound to the best to the challenging hotel exhibit rooms. We were simply amazed by what this device can do to the sound on the fly! We now bring worldwide audiophiles this device at great factory direct price and support, to bring your high fidelity sound enjoyment to a whole new level. Let’s also not forget to enjoy a piece of history: having a taste of what ‘Western Electric’ transformer design can do for sound, during the tube glorious days back nearly 100 years ago!
[Analog Sound™] AS-123 Tube Buffer Hi-Fi Tuning Device is a Must-Have tool for high end audio systems to tune the sound to your very own personal liking.
What does it do?
It can adjust source component output gain level (20 steps adjustment), and match impedance sensitivity between pre amp and power amp.
This device can also turn a non-balanced input signal to a TRUE balanced output signal to enhance system sound quality.
Additional 0-180 degree phase inversion allows you enjoy early recordings that were made before recording standard came into effect in the 1960s to their intended best sound (some earlier recordings were made phase reversed – see AS-123 manual for a list of music labels).
These functions are fundamental for tweaking a high end audio system to achieve better synergy between components, and providing listener a much more satisfying high fidelity sound, without having to buy & sell the current equipment.
Before you consider to sell and upgrade your current audio components, give this device a try – it might save you big amount and lots of hassle, plus bring you stunning performance!
[Analog Sound™] AS-123 is full-tube device using the legendary Western Electric replica 197A transformer, with 2 x 6K7 and 2 x 6SN7 tube, plus a 5U4/274B rectifier tube. Line Magnetic Foshan has devoted decades to research the legendary Western Electric vintage audio components and now being able to produce ‘replica’ WE Transformers. It also produces its own branded proprietary audio capacitors used in this tube buffer.
How to connect AS-123 in audio system:
It is a line level device, so you can connect it –
Between source components (such as CD player, DA converter, phonostage, tape recorder, etc) and pre-amplifier
Between source components and an integrated amplifier
Between pre-amplifier and power amplifier
The closer to the front of signal chain, the more effectiveness will AS-123 be in tweaking sound.
It is also very effective to tweak sound when speaker placement limits the sound stage depth and width due to space limitations.
Output of AS-123 can be simultaneously connected to additional sub-woofer to build a tube 2.1 system.
Buy “authentic custom made for export version”:
What we provide is an directly-from-factory ‘authentic custom made for export’ version with 4 pairs of RCA inputs + 2 pairs of RCA and 1 pair of XLR output. Transformers are all custom winded for 115V-120V, or 230V-240V to suit your local voltage. Some units on the online grey market has unethical vendors modified the transformers from 230V to 115V – please note those will no longer be Western Electric Replica transformers from Line Magnetic Foshan, and the authentic transformers are the very much soul of this unique product.
A Visual Beauty:
A complete Analog Sound™ system:
From top down:
tube CD player
AS-133 tube pre-amplifier
AS-123 tube buffer
AS-125 211 tube integrated amplifier
on floor: a pair of monstrous AS-128 212 tube monoblocks
AS-123 tube buffer front view with power ON:
Top view of AS-123 tube buffer with power ON:
Another top view of AS-123:
Zoom in view of vintage style Gain control dial with 20 steps adjustments:
A zoom in view of AS-123 front metal mesh grill to see through tubes:
Line Magnetic proprietary PO-1 Power Cable Clamp:
Zoom in view of Western Electric Replica 367A and 197A transformers – custom made by Line Magnetic Foshan:
You can also upgrade 6SN7 output and 5U4G rectifier tubes to our own Treasure 6SN7SE Globe, Linlai Global E-6SN7, and Linlai Global E-274B:
Weight
40 lbs
Dimensions
22 × 13.5 × 10.5 in
5-year Extended Warranty
Yes, No
Brand
[Analog Sound™] by Line Magnetic
[Analog Sound™] is a special flagship series by Line Magnetic's Western Electric Replica design studio. Combine Western Electric transformer technology and modern features to bring you an 'out of this world' tube sound experience!
Read more about Who is [Analog Sound™] by Line Magnetic
Payment method: As all [Analog Sound™] products are available by factory direct from the factory in China only, we can only accept wire transfer payment method in order to place factory order back to back. We do NOT accept Paypal or credit card payment methods for this line of products.
Shipping & Warranty
WARRANTY
Grant Fidelity branded:
Warranty of All 'new in box' products bearing 'Grant Fidelilty' brand is provided by Grant Fidelity in Canada. 12-month on audio equipment. 90 days on vacuum tubes.
Manufacturers branded:
Factory 12-months parts warranty is provided and administrated by Grant Fidelity.
Labor Warranty of all manufacturers Factory-Direct drop shipping products in western countries is NOT provided by Grant Fidelity and not included in our product listing price.
However, after receiving delivery of your order, please contact us to receive factory provided schematics for your future repair needs.
Tube audio equipment usually can be serviced by reputable tube amp service technicians in western countries. If special parts are needed from the manufacturers, we will coordinate the request on behalf of you but parts cost / shipping will be born by yourself. Please note we are not able to control and / or guarantee availability of parts from factories, especially after certain number of years when products have been discontinued. But we will at least do our best to try with the factory for you.
Shipping related damages must be reported to us within 3 days of receiving delivery, along with claim reports filed with carrier, and supported by dated photos.
SHIPPING
Audio Equipment:
Diagram below describes how 'factory direct drop shipping' works:
Unless otherwise specified, audio equipment once ordered from our webstore (i.e. order has been paid in full) will be produced by manufacturer typically with 2-3 weeks lead time, especially those with custom 115V for North America. Then the order will be drop shipped from manufacturers to non-Canadian buyers' confirmed addresses directly, without passing through our location in Canada. Carrier tracking numbers will be provided once available.
Canadian orders have options to first arrive to our location in Alberta then forward on, or directly to buyers' confirmed addresses. Canadian orders are subject to GST/HST when applicable.
Vacuum Tubes:
Vacuum tubes currently are all shipped from our location in Alberta, Canada to worldwide. Read more details on tube shipping policy on our vacuum tube website.
Shipping Cost:
All our website listed prices, unless otherwise indicated, include international shipping cost already.
International Duty and Tax:
Buyers are responsible for paying their own countries' import duty and sales taxes, if assessed and requested by your country's customs. Unless otherwise indicated on the product listing, duty and tax cannot be rebated.
Factory Direct = No Return nor Refund:
All 'factory-direct-drop-shipping' purchases are final sale with no return nor refund. You are welcome to ask all questions needed before placing orders, but there is no 'change of mind' after purchase. Please consider carefully before making a 'factory direct' order. It cannot be reversed once order is placed with overseas manufacturers.
By placing an order on our website, it is deemed that you have read the above, and fully in consent of our shipping terms. There is no re-negotiation after an order is placed.
Grant Fidelity reserve all rights to change and update the above terms and conditions without notification.
5-year Extended Warranty
‘Extended 5-year Warranty‘ by Grant Fidelity, to provide you a first class ‘peace-of-mind’ purchase and ownership experience. The coverage include the following:
Coverage #1: Western Electric Replica Transformers
The Western Electric Replica transformers are the soul of the product. They enable audiophiles in 2020’s to enjoy the pinnacle of tube sound that people enjoyed back nearly 100 years ago. They are unique and they are irreplaceable by any other transformer design.
Our extended warranty covers parts and labor costs for replacing Western Electric (WE) Replica transformers used in this product, if any transformers are found to be of manufacturer defects, but not including damaged caused by user mishandling.
Coverage #2: Other manufacturer defects other than WE replica transformers
For other manufacturer defects on capacitors or resistors (not including vacuum tubes), buyer has the option to have it serviced locally by their own trusted repair technician who has confirmed reputation and experience with ‘high end high fidelity audio’, rather than shipping the heavy amps to Grant Fidelity’s designated service technician in Canada. Once your own tech has determined which parts need to be replaced, Grant Fidelity will provide the parts from manufacturer directly to your repair tech’s address free of charge. Grant Fidelity will also cover up to 1.5 hrs of labor cost at an hourly rate up to US$75/hr – which will cover this type of repair work as per our years of equipment experience.
Please note that Grant Fidelity reserves our full right to call back equipment to be serviced at our own designated service location in Canada. This option is fully at Grant Fidelity’s discretion.
Applicable to the first and original purchaser:
The above coverage is only applicable to the first, original purchaser with proof of purchase from Grant Fidelity. Please keep your purchase receipt for record either digitally or by print out copy.
Please keep all original factory packaging of the equipment – this is a MUST for safe-handling if the equipment owner ever needs to ship it for service or resale. It also helps to keep the equipment resale value.
Shipping cost related to Extended Warranty Service:
Equipment owner is responsible for one-way shipping cost of sending defective equipment from their own address to Grant Fidelity designated repair service location in Canada.
Grant Fidelity is responsible for return shipping cost from Grant Fidelity designated repair service technician location in Canada back to the equipment owner’s address, after the equipment is repaired.
The above terms and conditions may be subject to changes without notice.
