Samsung's Vacuum Tube Soundbar (model HW-F750) resolves consumers' desire for pure power and warm, natural sound by integrating a vacuum tube amplifier into a soundbar for the first time.
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That old piano is a big part of the appeal: Its tinny sound is run through a 1950s amplifier, adding layers of fuzz and grit, so it's as if you're listening to a very old recording of a very new song.
Samsung's 7.1 Channel Home Theater System (model HT-F9750W) was created to be the perfect counterpart for Samsung's 2013 TVs, with a Gallium Nitride (GaN) amplifier that delivers pure sound, and design and usability features that bring home a totally seamless experience.
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The speaker uses a 20 watt high-performance, low-distortion digital amplifier to deliver energy efficient sound.
But, it will at least sound good, with a 25 watt amplifier built in for those who want to go analog, perfect for those Triad speakers.
That amplifier puts out some very clean sound when paired with non-powered speakers, but this is the kind of setup intended for audiophiles looking for a simple secondary system -- exactly the kind of listener who cringes at the thought of lossy, compressed streaming audio.
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Paired with a vacuum tube pre-amplifier, consumers will enjoy true, natural sound with minimal distortion.
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The sound quality was absolutely fantastic when played through the Icon system, which includes a separate amplifier and the Icon S-X speakers.
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The device has a unique audio amplifier that powers the 3.5mm audio jack and speaker to provide improved sound for music, video and even gaming.
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We hadn't bought an amplifier, so I could only play it acoustically and fantasize about what it would sound like, but it didn't matter.
The Windows Phone 8X by HTC featuring Beats Audio also offers a unique audio amplifier powering the 3.5mm audio jack and the speaker, boosting the audio signal for even better sound no matter if you're listening to music, playing a game or watching a video.
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