The RockridgeSound ISR-VT02 Vacuum Tube iPod Speaker

If you're looking for a nifty docking system for your iPod and are also in search of an audio gadget with a unique look and impressive sound, you should definitely get a hand-on experience with the ISR-VT02, the newest iPod dock form RockridgeSound. This audio system has been built with impeccable craftsmanship and using high-class materials, and is thus capable of enriching your home on the visual, as well as on the acoustic side. Should classic tone with a modern approach be your game, then the RockridgeSound ISR-VT02 might end up being your perfect choice.

One of the most noticeable features of the product is that it's a vacuum tube amplifier. Audiophiles all over the world will tell you that there's nothing that can compare with the warmth of valve amps... and now you can hear the difference yourself.

The RockridgeSound ISR-VT02 is loaded with two high-gain 12AX7 valves (the same ones that are used in guitar pre-amplification stages), which are known to provide a specific array of harmonics that enrich the sound and make it fatter, fuller, and punchier. Moreover, running the high-quality digital tracks through them will provide you with a more pleasant, softer sonic response, which will delight both you and the rest of the audience.

The final amplifier stage can blast a maximal power of 2 x 12 W, which is more than enough to fill a medium-sized room with a dense and authoritative sound. The iPod dock is located on the top of the RockridgeSound ISR-VT02, and it can also accommodate iPod Touch players. Unfortunately, there is no support for iPhones, at least in the current model. The front-firing speakers come with a nifty and somewhat retro cloth grille, while the wooden casing will easily integrate in any décor.

You'll also get full controls near the upper cradle, a headphone jack, and one Aux In input, while S-video output and RCA plugs are likewise available. No word on pricing or availability yet.

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