Yaqin is a Chinese brand that specializes in manufacturing high-end audio equipment such as vacuum tube amplifiers, CD players, DACs, and phono preamplifiers.
Founded in 1994 in Shenzhen, China
Initially focused on manufacturing power supply equipment for medical instruments
Expanded to the audio equipment market in the early 2000s
Currently offers a wide range of audio equipment from entry-level to high-end products
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Yaqin MS-650B is a vacuum tube integrated amplifier that produces up to 50 watts per channel and features a built-in DAC and headphone output.
Yaqin SD-CD3 is a vacuum tube CD player that features a Philips CD transport and a tube-buffered output stage for warm and detailed sound reproduction.
Yaqin MC-13S is a vacuum tube integrated amplifier that produces up to 40 watts per channel and features a built-in phono preamplifier for vinyl playback.
Yaqin SD-35A is a vacuum tube integrated amplifier that produces up to 45 watts per channel and features a built-in DAC and headphone output.
A vacuum tube amplifier is an electronic device that uses vacuum tubes or valves to amplify the electrical signals of an audio source. They are known for producing warm and natural sound due to the way they handle distortion and harmonics.
Yaqin products are generally well built and reliable. However, as with any electronic device, they may require maintenance or repair over time.
A DAC (digital-to-analog converter) is an electronic device that converts digital audio signals into analog signals that can be played back by a speaker or headphone. It is often used to improve the sound quality of digital music sources such as CDs or streaming services.
A phono preamplifier is a device that amplifies the extremely low-level signals picked up by a turntable cartridge and equalizes the frequency response to compensate for the limitations of vinyl records. It is necessary to use a phono preamp when connecting a turntable to an amplifier or receiver.
Tube amplifiers require more expensive components and are more labor-intensive to manufacture than solid-state amplifiers. Additionally, they often feature a more complex circuit design that requires greater expertise to engineer and assemble.