TU-8150, being a little brother of TU-8200, is taking over some attractive features from TU-8200 to enjoy difference in sound, such as;
- 3 different connection modes;
Ultra linear, Triode, and Pentode, are selectable by a jumper plug - Different tubes for rolling; 6AQ5 and 6V6 series
- Ample space for larger capacitors to give users upgrade options
TU-8200の「弟分」のようなTU-8150ですが、以下のような音の変化を楽しむための機能についても、TU-8200から受け継いでいます。
- 選べる接続方法：ウルトラリニア、三極管、五極管
- 真空管の交換：６AQ5及び６V6シリーズ
- 大型カップリングコンデンサ用にスペースを確保
The connection mode can be selected with a jumper plug.
A small PCB for 8-pin 6V6 tube socket comes with the kit.
The maximum size for the capacitor that can fit in the space will be 36mm in length and 19mm in diameter.
So, what are the NEW features of this little fellow?
では、TU-8150独自の新機能は一体どんなものでしょうか？
The biggest point we believe is that the amp is designed not just for the stationary music players but also for portable audios. There is a preamplifier stage configured with an Opamp to resolve the problem of short of gain from a portable audio. The Opamp is mounted on an IC socket so that it can easily be exchanged with other commercially available Opamps. Each Opamp gives different taste in sound, so that users can take pleasure in searching a sound of their choice.
一番大きなポイントは、据え置き型のプレーヤーだけではなく、ポータブルプレーヤーにも対応していることでしょう。TU-8150はオペアンプによるプリアンプを内蔵。ポータブル音源を使用した場合のゲイン不足を解消します。また、ICソケットによりオペアンプの着脱が簡単に行えますので、市販のオペアンプに差し替えて好みの音を追求する楽しみを味わえます。
Various kinds of OPamps available in the market
It is recommended to use a long-nose pliers to remove and mount an Opamp.
Also, portable audio lovers tend to use headphones/earphones, and as a matter of course, TU-8150 is equipped with a headphone jack. Moreover, the power to drive a headphone/earphone can be selected from 3 options by the combination of 2 resistors per channel. Users can select a combination most suitable for their own headphones/earphones.
また、音質にも十分に配慮したヘッドフォン端子も装備している上に、抵抗の取り付け方法によって様々なタイプのヘッドフォン/イヤフォンに対応できる仕様となっています。
The driving power of a headphone/earphone can be changed by the combination
of these 2 resistors on R114 and R115 for the left channel, for example.
We hope these exciting features will attract both old and new audiophiles around the world.
TU-8150が、世代を超えてオーディオファンに受け入れられることを願いつつ、発売日まで着々と準備を進めています。
