If you’ve ever wanted your system to feel like a late-night jazz bar—or a quiet cabin with the fire crackling and your favorite record humming—meet the AQ‑1001DT. This all-tube integrated amp from Antique Sound Lab isn’t here to measure perfectly or brag about specs. It’s here to make music feel alive.
Production
2004-11
Condition
8/10
Serial No.
0504001019702
Orig. MSRP
$1995
Restoration
- Replaced 8 critical bias resistors
- Installed critically matched quad set of Svetlana 6550 tubes
- Installed new input tubes
- Matched gain stages
- Replaced signal path capacitors
- Adjusted Bias
- Verified power and distortion at 1kHz
- Cleaned internals controls, switches, and chassis
Factory Specs
Type Tube Integrated Amplifier
Power Output 50 WPC (pentode mode) / 29 WPC (triode mode)
Frequency response 15Hz-23kHz (@ 1W) / 32Hz-34kHz (@ full power)
Distortion 1% (@ 1W) / (@ full power)
Tube complement 4x 6550 (Svetlana); 4x 12AU7 (JJ)
Bias Built-in bias controls
Inputs three pairs of gold-plated RCAs
Output 5-way gold-plated heavy duty binding posts, line-level subwoofer outputs
Front panel controls on/off, level, source
Remote Wireless remote control
Power Cord Detachable, IEC C13 receptacle (female)
Fuse 5A Slow blow
Chassis finish Polished steel
Front panel finish Aluminum / Silver Anodizing
Dimensions 16.5"W x 8.75"D x 12"H
Weight 48 lbs.
Liner Notes
"The AQ1001DT was dead quiet, with no annoying hissing to be heard from my speakers. It sounded warm, textured, smooth, and dimensional, and was a good match—although not a great match—for my soft, lush-sounding Dali Grands and Arcam CD player. It would probably sound awesome in a system that is slightly leaner than mine. The Margules that I reviewed earlier is in the same price range, but I would pick this amp every time. Although the Margules was more flexible, the ASL sounded better in my system."
Packing
Prepare to be impressed. We have arguably the best packing process around. We use our InstaPak machine and white open cell foam to build a custom enclosure for your piece that ensures that it's stable and secure. If it is particularly fragile or heavy, we typically opt for private courier delivery. Depending on where you are in the country, that may cost a bit extra. We also take great care to protect the tubes. When sensible, we will pack the tubes to prevent any movement. Other times, we'll individually wrap the tubes and mark their corresponding socket to preserve the bias. You can be confident that your piece will be snug as a bug in a rug.
Shipping
This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $150, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
Stock No.
9037769638109
