The original iTube became the ‘go to’ tube buffer for any and every home audio system. We have redesigned the micro iTube2 with new parts and new circuitry using trickle-down technology from the flagship ‘Pro’ series. Only the GE5670 tube remains. The micro iTube2 is a tubed output stage, tube preamp, tube buffer AND an impedance-matching device all in one. There is nothing like it. You can put the micro iTube2 before a solid-state preamp and another one after it, creating the effect of tubing the whole audio chain. Or you can choose to simply use the micro iTube2 as a very high-quality preamp by itself. The micro iTube2 sounds by and far, like a tube amplifier ‘done right with the inimitable magic of tubes.‘ Tonality and heft, especially in the mid-range and bass frequencies are increased to elevate the whole audio system from $100k to $1k. The micro iTube2 injects a serious does of tube magic into any audio system. ‘Magic’ of SET, Push-Pull or Classic Tube sound In the ‘magic of tubes’ listening stakes, the iTube2 offers the listener the choice of different key sonic signatures: – a Single-Ended Triode power amplifier; – a Push-Pull tube power amplifier; – a classic tube amplifier. Just to note from the iFi team – there is no ‘right’ setting. We advise you to set according to your systems synergy and your listening preferences. Specifications Tube: NOS GE 5670×1 Maximum output: > 7.75V (>+20dBu) SNR: 119dB(A) re. 2V, buffer, 0dB Gain DNR: 31dB(A) re. +20dBu, buffer, 0dB Gain THD & N: < 0.009% (re. 2V, buffer, 0dB Gain, A- weighted) Frequency Response: < 10Hz -to > 200kHz (-1dB) 20Hz – 20kHz (+/-0.003dB) Input impedance: 1M ohm Direct Tube Buffer 100k ohm Pre-Amplifier with Volume Control Output stage output impedance: