Tec•On Audio Model “55” Integrated Vacuum Tube Stereo Amplifier / DAC
Tec•On Audio Model “55” Integrated Vacuum Tube Stereo Amplifier / DAC
Condition: In great condition with very minor cosmetic wear. No accessories included (case, power supply etc).
Photos shown are of the product on hand.
Serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs
3 months electrical, 6 months structural warranty
On used gear, excluding misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items like strings. On top of your rights under consumer law.
Afterpay available on this one
Interest-free layby in store (20% deposit, up to 3 months) · Afterpay up to A$4,000, in store and online · Zip above A$4,000
7-day change-of-mind returns
From the day you receive it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or mouth-played items. Faulty? No fee, and we pay postage. Returns policy
Pickup available at 16 Chrome Street
Usually ready in 2 hours
Key details
- Requires a standard modular AC IEC power cable
Overview
The Tec-On Model “55” is a compact, elegant integrated tube amplifier designed for modern and vintage systems alike. With its Class-A, single-ended EL84 architecture, zero global negative feedback, and integrated USB DAC (Burr-Brown PCM2702), it offers a direct, transparent audio path whether you feed it digitally or via analog sources. Ideal for efficient speakers, it brings a warm yet detailed tube character to both streaming and traditional sources.
Specs
- RCA single-ended inputs
- USB DAC (accepts 16-bit 44.1/48kHz)
- EL84 x 2 output tubes [fitted with 6P14 “Beijing” in current production]
- 5755 Raytheon NOS driver tube
- Self-biasing
- Zero global negative feedback
- Choke input filter
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) @ 1kHz, 8 Ohm less than 1% at 4.5 Watts
- Frequency Response: 17Hz – 27kHz (-3 dB); 30Hz – 17 kHz (-1 dB) Input Impedance: 47 KOhms
- Power Source: 115/230VAC switchable Power Consumption: 80 Watts Dimension: 7 1/2″ (W) x 10″ (D) x 7″ (H) Weight: 13 lbs
- Serial number: 1076
Condition & Warranty
Tested and under warranty. Every preloved item is serviced, repaired if needed, and tested by our techs before it goes on sale. Used gear comes with our warranty: 3 months for electrical faults and 6 months for structural faults. It excludes misuse, neglect, unreasonable wear and service items such as strings and batteries. It's on top of your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
7-day change-of-mind returns. From the day you receive it, on new and preloved gear. It must come back as you received it. A 20% restocking fee applies, and you pay return postage. Not for strings or anything played with the mouth. If it's faulty, the fee never applies, your Australian Consumer Law rights apply, and we pay return postage. Returns policy
Shipping. Free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $199 and under 5kg, with an express option at checkout for most items. Guitars over A$2,000 ship free by courier to Qld, NSW, Vic, ACT and Tas, and half price to SA, WA and NT. Preloved items usually ship the same day or within 72 hours.
