Welcome to the T6, a unique iPod® valve dock and compact speaker system. An ultra compact audiophile alternative to the mass of lo-fi docking devices that purport to offer iPod listening in the home, the T6 produces real stereo sound throughout a room from just a single airSOUND® powered speaker. Unlike conventional stereo docks, speaker positioning is non critical; the same real stereo sound is experienced anywhere in front of the airSOUND speaker.
As well as the iPod dock, the T6 has a stereo input to accept audio from a variety of sources, including PCs, televisions, CD and DVD players. The T6 'valvedock' delivers excellent sonic quality and a wonderful spatial stereo experience for listening to music anywhere in the home or at the computer.
Valves once ruled the world but have largely been replaced by miniature transistors for their size and cost advantages. Valves however have been rediscovered by audio enthusiasts everywhere for their sonic excellence. In the digital age, music recordings are clear and bright, but often lack the 'warmth' associated with classic recordings of yesteryear. This is especially true with the use of MP3 and other compressed audio formats. With its classic dual triode valve stage, the T6 pre amplifier reintroduces that musical warmth to the sound from an iPod or music files on a PC, delivering audiophile stereo sound without the digital 'glare'.
The T6 (as with other orbitsound products), ships with a single, active airSOUND enabled speaker; this is because orbitsound is committed to the brilliant advantages of airSOUND in the new domestic environment. The T6 is able to deliver a sound that is warm and clear, and in FULL STEREO everywhere in your listening room. The T6 does this without additional speakers; all from the single unit thanks to the revolutionary airSOUND principle. As a result, the T6 can be placed on a shelf or corner, neatly tucked away, and still deliver the stereo qualities in your music. The airSOUND difference cannot be understated, it's new, and it's life changing.
T6 Valve Dock Pre amplifier inputs & outputs:
The preamplifier uses two dual triode thermionic valves as the first amplifier section giving exceptionally smooth audio response. The remote control provides power, mute, next/previous/scan, play/pausefunctions. Power is provided from the included active loudspeaker (below). Rotary volume control on front of pre-amplifier controls soft volume on ipod and gain of pre amplifer section (also controlled by remote).
Dimensions: 200mm wide X 85mm high X 165mm deep. Weight 1.3 kgs. Package Shipping dimensions (includes speaker below): 300mmX300mmX360mm. Shipping weight: 5.5Kgs.
The main amplifiers are solid-state, with high overload capability so that the very conservative 20 watt rating is more than enough for domestic, or even 'party' use. Power, mains power; 115VAC for USA, 230VAC for Europe.
Loudspeaker unit dimensions: 125mm wide X 200mm high X 255mm deep. Weight: 3.2 kgs.