GINI iTube & iConec iPod Tube Speaker System
GINI iTube Speaker System
Summary
- Product Name: iTube Speaker System with iConec
- Manufacturer: GINI Systems, Inc
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: March 07, 2007
- MSRP: $379.99 (bundle)
- Specifications
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Power Output: SW: 18W; L/R: 16W x 2
Frequency Response: SW: 50Hz – 160 kHz; L/R: 100Hz – 30KHz
S/N Ratio: SW: >75dB; L/R: >82dBDrivers:
- Satellites: 2.75” 4 ohm 10W
- Subwoofer: 5.25” 4 ohm 30WCrossover: L/R: >53dB
Vacuum Tube Used: 6DJ8, 6922, 6N2
Inputs: Right & Left RCA connectors
Pros
- Rich, warm tone with jazzy or acoustic music
- The tube puts off a cool white glow
- iConec dock is well built and full of features
- System is styled to look like a 1st generation iPod
Cons
- Distortion and poor performance at higher volume levels
- Does not handle rock music well
- System is styled to look like a 1st generation iPod
Introduction
When Audioholics called me a few months ago and asked if I would be interested in reviewing a tube based desktop speaker system, I immediately said yes. Who wouldn't be intrigued by such an idea? A digital iPod combined with an old-school vacuum tube based audio system. This could be great or it could be a joke, but it sounded like fun either way.
