Vacuum tube amplifier made from the finest stainless steelASTORThe appeal of

Vacuum tube amplifier made from the finest stainless steelASTORThe appeal of

ASTORFor those who don't know about this, we will introduce the company's products' specialties.
First of all, it is a stunning stainless steel chassis that has been polished like a mirror.

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Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, chromium and nickel, and the higher the proportion of chromium and nickel, the higher the quality and high quality stainless steel. The stainless steel used by Astro Electronics contains 18-18. The stainless steel of typical tableware is 18-8 and 18-10, and is apparently a very high quality cutlery, so Astro Electronics' stainless steel chassis is a very high-end item. You can tell by touching it, but it's so smooth that it feels so smooth.

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The thickness of the stainless steel is quite large, at 2 mm and 3 mm (VIP, SP, MK series).
By bending extremely hard stainless steel using a special technique, it creates a seamless, robust chassis that is characteristic of Astro Electronics.
This sturdy and beautiful chassis combines it with its weight (very heavy) to provide a vibration-damping effect.
At this rate, the cost is quite large, and if you get a full-size amplifier, the chassis alone costs around 200,000 yen! ! It will also be.

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Furthermore, at Astro Electronics, the inside of the stainless steel housing is made of oxygen-free copper plate or 18-18 stainless steel, and is used in a two-stage structure for reinforcement or mounting parts. Of course, it has a mirror finish.

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