Neuhaus Labs T-2 High-End Amplifier for Computers Built-In Digital-to-Analog Converter, Vacuum Tube Tech

I personally don't get the hype when it comes to high-end audio
equipment, especially when it's for a computer. I never saw the benefit
of spending a ton of money on speakers and soundcards when I feel it's
much better spent on faster processors and more memory. But the folks at
Neuhaus Labs are not catering to me, they are after the audiophiles that
are willing to spend whatever it takes to get the best audio experience
possible. Their latest creation, the T-2 Amplifier, melds old-school
tubes and modern tech to bring high-end audio to the PC set.

According to the folks at Neuhaus, computers were never meant to deliver
great sound. I'm not sure I totally agree with them on that point, but
this product has intrigued me. Their argument is that most computer
soundcards are terrible, evil pieces of equipment that will do nothing
but butcher your audio. To this end, they have created the T-2 vacuum
tube amplifier in an effort to bring quality audiophile sound to laptops
and desktop computers.

The T-2 works by extracting only the digital music files in your
computer. When the T-2 is connected to your computer via USB, the
soundcard is essentially by-passed. The pure unaltered digital files
from the computer are then sent directly to the amp. The T-2 Amplifier
has a built in Digital to Analog Converter, or DAC, that converts
digital information into analog music signals. Apparently, when you
connect computer speakers normally, they attach to your sound out or
headphone plug which produces terrible sound quality because it uses the
computer's sound card, which is, again, not meant to produce quality
sounding music. The sound is then amplified by the T-2 before making its
way to your speakers.
T-2 Amplifier Specifications

T-2 Amplifier is a true Push Pull Vacuum Tube Amplifier (not solid
state)
Output- 20W x 2
Frequency Response-10-30KHZ
Output Impedance-4ohm-8ohm
Harmonic Distortion-1.5%(1KHZ)
Input Sensitivity-1000mv
Input Impedance-50Kohm
Signal to Noise ratio-85db
Power Consumption 100W
Weight-19.8lbs 9kg
Dimensions-11.5 (W) inches x 11.5 (D) inches x 6 (H) inches
Tubes 4-6N7 2-6N1 2-6N3
Homemade out put transformer is made with two special designed EI
steels and the OFC wire by our technicians. It has high frequency
range with low distortion.
Stainless Steel Case
Japanese ALPS Motor potentiometer
Steel Black Piano Black Glossy Finish Front Panel
Mirror Stainless Steel Body
Removable Flat Black Steel Tube Cover/Clear Polycarbonate Side Panels
Volume Remote Control
Slow Start Power On
Optical/Toslink/SPDIF Input w/Cirrus Logic 24bit/96kHZ DAC
USB w/ C-Media 16bit/44kHZ DAC with X2 modulation for hi-frequency
quality
Anti-pop noise solution embedded on both chips
3 Rear Gold Plated RCA style input jacks
Gold Plated speaker connectors
Headphone Amp Specifications

Output impedance:16-32 ohm
Frequency :40Hz-15KHz
Sensitivity :100uV
1/4 inch standard input
Does all of this justify the $795 price tag? I don't think so, but as I
said, I don't think I am their target market. You can get more info on
the T-2 by going to www.neuhauslabs.com.