Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3113 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Logic3
• Model: MIP004U
• Released on: 2008-10-29
• Dimensions: 13.40" h x 18.40" w x 20.40" l,

Features

• Breathe new life into your music with the Logic3 Valve80 iPod Amplifier, designed to exceed the benchmark set for iPod sound performance. High end valve processing technology will add real warmth, enriched harmonics and a new dimension to your music's characteristics, which is priceless. Elegantly arranged, the amplifier and iPod dock are built into a single chassis, a graphical volume-level meter and a stainless steel finish add to its unique and innovative design.
• Tube amplifiers have maintained a loyal following amongst audiophiles and musicians, accurate audio reproduction is ensured by the inclusion of high quality 6N1 and 6E2 vacuum tubes. Connectivity to the Valve80 will further outclass expectations, recharge & listen to your iPod, view iPod video content via component or S-video outputs. 2 x RCA inputs also allow the connection of other external audio devices e.g DAB Tuner, CD player or for the vinyl enthusiasts even a record deck.
• A pair of high-quality 2-way bookshelf speakers are included, finished in a piano-black' lacquer. The combination of soft dome tweeters drivers combined with the 4 inch Kevlar cones provide precise and rich clarity of sound. The speaker grills can be removed by user to show the drivers at work.
• The Valve80 is an exceptional and innovative audio concept. Be in total control, the included remote allows users to control all of the Valve80's audio properties as well as iPod functionality. Scroll through artists, play lists, menus or turn on the backlight of your iPod and select the track of your choice from the comfort of your armchair.
• Valve80 Speaker Specification: High Gloss 'Piano Black' lacquer finish - Frequency response: 60-22kHz ±3db - Nominal Impedance: 8 - Sensitivity: 85db 1 watt / 1 meter - Recommended RMS Power: 50w per channel - Tweeter: 1 inch silk, shielded dome - Bass-mid: 4" Kevlar cone shielded - Crossover frequency 4.5 kHz - Dimensions (W x H x D): 6" x 10" x 8". Valve80 Speaker Dimensions: Speaker: 248mm x 150mmx 194mm (H x W x D) Weight: 2.80Kgs - Valve80 Amplifier Specifications - Hybrid Vacuum Tube iPod Dock Amplifier - Power Output: 40W per channel - Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20KHz +/- 1.5dB - Harmonic Response: 0.5% - Signal to Noise ratio: 86 dB - Input Sensitivity: 1.0V +/- 25% - Input Impedance: >4K - Output Impedance: 8 - Vacuum Tube Type: 6N1 x 2, 6E2 x 1 - Power Supply: Switchable 100V~120V / 220V~240V - Dimensions (W x H x D): 14.5" x 6" x 6.5". Valve80 Connectivity: Built-in docking station provides charging for iPod using dock - Composite Video Output - S- Video Output - 2x Audio input & Speaker outputs.

Manufacturer's Description
Breathe new life into your music with the Logic3 Valve80 iPod Amplifier, designed to exceed the benchmark set for iPod sound performance. High end valve processing technology will add real warmth, enriched harmonics and a new dimension to your music's characteristics, which is priceless.Elegantly arranged, the amplifier and iPod dock are built into a single chassis, a graphical volume-level meter and a stainless steel finish add to its unique and innovative design.

Tube amplifiers have maintained a loyal following amongst audiophiles and musicians, accurate audio reproduction is ensured by the inclusion of high quality 6N1 and 6E2 vacuum tubes. Connectivity to the Valve80 will further outclass expectations, recharge & listen to your iPod, view iPod video content via component or S-video outputs. 2 x RCA inputs also allow the connection of other external audio devices e.g DAB Tuner, CD player or for the vinyl enthusiasts even a record deck (Additional cables maybe required).A pair of high-quality 2-way bookshelf speakers are included, finished in a "˜piano-black' lacquer. The combination of soft dome tweeters drivers combined with the 4 inch Kevlar cones provide precise and rich clarity of sound. The speaker grills can be removed by user to show the drivers at work.The Valve80 is an exceptional and innovative audio concept. Be in total control, the included remote allows users to control all of the Valve80's audio properties as well as iPod functionality. Scroll through artists, play lists, menus or turn on the backlight of your iPod and select the track of your choice from the comfort of your armchair.

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Customer Reviews

Tha Dogz B!!!!
First of all what can I say! I'm not one to writer reviews but this product is So good I feel compelled to share it others! Anyway, it arrived yesterday, the packaging is second to none, very well protected. The unit itself, pictures do not do it any justice. It's a perfect combination of both the old and new school music systems. Being a DJ, for a while I've been looking for a system that allows near reproduction of analogue (vinyl) sound but at the same time doesn't occupy half the wall and floor space! I listen to a lot of reggae music and have spent (wasted!?) money buying portable systems but none could quiet match the sound quality I was after. I recently settled for a Bose sound wave system, but despite the price tag and reviews, the sound reproduction is unsatisfactory for the type of music I listen to. When I saw the ad on a tube to work, I thought, "...at last, could it be? All my prayers have been answered!" A device that produces digital sound via a traditional analogue route! When I got home, read the internet reviews etc and without haste placed my order! Soundwise does it live up to expectations? Hell, yes!!!! With seperate bass and treble (rather than "hi/lo")controls on the remote the sound is rich, punchy and distortion free. Speakers are very well designed, compact and robust! Using the fully functional remote control, I was able to scroll through the music menus, albums, playlists etc on my iPhone which is a big plus! Surprisingly the unit comes supplied with proper banana plug speaker cables! No more cutting and stripping bare wires! Other plus points, you can add seperates (CD player, turntable, casette deck..for those who still have them!)to the system with the supplied phono cables! what more can one ask for!?! Also, it has the "traditional" old style volume adjustment knobs on the fascia! But what really sets it off is the coloured VU meter on the valve that flickers in time with the music. Its so mesmirising! My mates all sat there staring and marvelling at the unit. One of them is already seriously thinking of purchasing one! In summary, if you're a minimalist and a TRUE audiophile, this is (currently) the best sub-£300 unit you can purchase for your iPhone/iPod. Forget all those other cheaper, gimicky docking "sound" systems. Save your money and buy this..you won't regret it. It looks as gorgeous as it sounds and is worth every penny.

Fabulous
I've never felt moved to write a review on anything before, but this really deserves it. It's a great product. Fabulous sound, you won't be disappointed.
I never thought anything could make mp3 sound good - the problem is the data compression, far worse even than CDs. My main hifi is a high-end vinyl valve-based system by Audio Note, and for the money this Logic3 more than holds its own!
Good soundstage, realistic and exciting delivery of instruments and voice. Can't fault it. What I find about valve amplification is that it does not become wearing on the listener over time, like traditional solid-state does.
Comes complete with decent bookshelf speakers, high-quality speaker cable (unusual at this price) of 2x1.5m or so, remote control which does operate an iPhone 3G (put it in airplane mode and it works fine, and reverts back automatically when you disconnect). Good quality docking station.
And it all looks very cool, with a faint glow from the valves. Even the wife likes it...

Amazing and true sound!!
An overall excellent product! I was thinking about buying the Fatman version, but for a cheaper price and high specs, this really does blow your ears away!!! A great investment for anyone that loves pure audio and clarity whilst listening to their music. The design is great too! 5 starts to Logic3!! :-)