During my work of promoting western speaker brands in Chinese market in the past years (which are still ongoing), I came across [Analog Sound™] by Line Magnetic in our co-exhibiting shows and events there. Not only myself, but also the highly experienced designer /audiophile / ex music producer of a prestige western speaker brand, are more than astonished for what a magical sound the [Analog Sound™] line of tube amplifier can re-produce!
I decide that they must be known to the western world – it’s too good a treasure to be hidden in the east, and buried among the ‘Chi-Fi’ crowd!
[Analog Sound™] IS NOT A ‘ME-TOO’ TUBE AUDIO. It is based on ‘Western Electric’ transformer and circuit technology with modern features – end result? It produces ‘Heavenly Tube Sound’.
About AS-128:
This pair of integrated monoblocks are SPECIAL! Each channel (mono integrated with its own pre-amp stage) uses a ‘King of ALL tubes’ – a massive, 12 1/2″ tall from pin up, 3 5/8″ wide in diameter, 212 model vacuum tube as output tube.
In today’s ultra high end audio world, there are probably total less than handful brands who commercially produce home audio tube amps with this massive 212 vacuum tube.
What’s special about 212 vacuum tube?
The Western Electric 212E was originally introduced in 1937, superseding previous WE 212D tube model, and was used in Western Electric transmitters and trans-oceanic “Long Lines” rigs. Just imagine: during WWII time, voices have been carried through trans-ocean radio rigs using this massive 212 tube, and some of those voices HAVE FOREVER SHAPED HOW OUR WORLD IS TODAY.
Owning a tube amp with 212 tube, is like owning a piece of the audio history.
Do not feel discouraged by the typical low output power rating of SET (single ended triode) tube amps. This AS-128 is NOT another ‘typical’ SET amp. Audiophiles are often told that SET amps are of lower power (2A3 with output of 3.5 watts, 300B with output of 8-9 watts, and 845 with output of 25 watts) and cannot drive those ‘hard to drive speakers’ with ease. However, When designed with the right transformers and circuity, a single ended 212 tube amp can give you heavenly sound that no other triode tubes match up and deliver.
They will re-shape your belief of what a well designed tube amplifier can really deliver in terms of REAL POWER. It will rock your musical world.
Features:
All manual ‘point-to-point’ wiring Class A circuitry
A real built-in pre-amplification stage in each mono amplifier
Legendary Western Electric Replica 618 input transformer for pre-amp stage
Front panel switch to control each unit between ‘power amp’ mode and ‘integrated amp’ mode
Separate dual power inputs for the separate high voltage stage and low voltage stage
Front meter display and light can be turn on/off
4 pairs RCA inputs, with 4, 8 and 16 ohm speaker terminals
Tubes: 12AX7*2，6L6*1，212*1，5U4G*2 on each channel
Specifications:
Input Impedance: 100kΩ/600Ω
Output Impedance: 4Ω, 8Ω, 16Ω
Sensitivity: 500mV
Gain control: 40/52dB
Output Power: 30W+30W (RMS)
Signal to Noise Ratio: 88dB
Frequency Response: 10Hz to 45kHz +/-2dB
THD: 1%
Dimension: 490mm W ×400mm H ×600mm D (19 1/3″ W x 15 3/4″ H x 23 1/2″ D) each
Weight: 70kg / 154 lbs each x 2 units
Crated weight: 100kg each x 2 units
Voltage: 230V or 115V +/-5% as per destination country
Below: The pair of amps in second row is AS-128 pair. The pair of amps in front row is AS-125PP (211 tube based).
Weight
298 lbs
5-Year Extended Warranty
No, Yes
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.
