Yaqin Tube Buffer With 6J1 Tubes (Valves)

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Just received my Yaqin tube buffer. My opinion is divided so far. The small buffer introduces a good amount of noise at higher volumes on my system. On their own, the Lepai amplifiers I use at this moment did not show any noise even at maximum volume. Since I installed the buffer between the pre-amp and amp, the noise level is remarkable. I have to limit the Lepai to half-power in order to get the noise level to an acceptable level. This being said and before I find a fix for the noise issue (if there is a fix), the Yaqin buffer is very interesting. I does add an exotic element to a system an provides very smooth sound and separation. The source material seems to matter a lot as to the effect of the buffer.

If I keep the Lepai TA2020A+ amplifier at lower levels and only use the pre-amps volume, the sound is excellent and very detailled as is channel and instrument separation.

Above - The finish and overall look is good but could be improved... 

The blue LED lighted logo adds an interesting touch.


I am still investigating this little device and will report later with more comments.


Above - The Yaqin buffer connected between the pre-amp 

and the little Lepai TA2020A+ amplifier.

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