Elekit TU-8185 ECL85 Single Stereo Power Amplifier Kit

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Elekit TU-8185 ECL85 Single Stereo Power Amplifier Kit

A compact vacuum tube amp with Triode-power pentode tube ECL85, including 2 x ECL805E, a highly reliable version of ECL85. A compact body with a headphone jack on the front panel - you can enjoy its large-scale sound not only from speakers but also from headphones/earphones. This succeeds the popular TU-8100.

Two types of input terminals

The amp is equipped with an RCA jack for LINE IN and a stereo mini jack for connecting a mobile phone or a portable music player.

Headphone feature

Enjoy music either from speakers or headphones. The amp is compatible with headphones with an impedance between 8 and 600 ohms.
Adjust the output level by moving the jumper caps.

USB-DAC module PS-3249R - Sold separately

The ELEKIT USB-DAC module PS-3249R can be mounted inside the amp, enabling the amp to connect to a digital sound source on your PC.

Specifications:

  • Stock tube: ECL85 ( =6GV8 ) x 2pcs
  • Circuit configurations: Tube stereo power amp
  • Output stage: Class-A Single-ended, self-bias
  • Heater power: DC heating
  • B-power: DC-DC inverter boost type
  • Max. output: 2 x 2W ( 8ohm load, THD10% )
  • Rated input: 350mV rms
  • Frequency response: 25-50,000Hz ( -3dB )
  • Residual noise: 35uV rms ( IHF-A, 8ohm load )
  • Input terminal: RCA jack stereo x 1, stereo mini jack (3.5mm) x 1
  • Output terminal: Speaker output: Binding terminal ( Banana plug compatible )
  • Headphone output: Stereo mini jack ( 3.5mm )
  • Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms
  • Headphone impedance: 8 - 600 ohms ( corresponds to high impedance headphones as well )
  • unbalanced, level adjustable by a jumper cap
  • Power voltage / current ( the amp ): 12V DC / approx.2.7A
  • AC adapter: Input : 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
  • Output  12V DC, 50W type
  • Dimensions: W142 x H136 x D178mm ( incl. projections )
  • Weight: Approx. 1.8kg ( excl. AC adapter )

PRICE (1 off) supplied with IEC lead (terminated with Japanese mains plug)
£275.00 +vat +p&p



See our four instructional Youtube videos below on how to construct the Elekit TU-8100 kit (which is very similar in design to the TU-8185

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