Audio Tekne top end gear?

Hi T bone:

It looks like really an older version, as I say before Mr. Imai is no longer making amp with 2A3 tube, now only 300B or 6AS7G. In Mr. Imai's own view 6AS7G is more quieter than 300B therefore currently the top of the line such as TM-9502 are in 6AS7G tube. I can ask Mr. Imai about your TM-8401 and let you know once I have it. Most Audio Tekne's power amplifier come with only 8 or 15 watt and I may believe your TM-8401 probably only have about 8 watt may be. So you need a speaker with at least 94db. If you need to see more Audio Tekne's info in English you may go to my web-site www.tangramaudio.com

Thanks

Thanks.
I would have said they were 10+ years old. I'd love to have any info Imai-san could provide.

T-Bone, weren't you in Japan? If so, why don't you look Imai-san up? I visited him at his shop some years back, which was in Hachioji, Tokyo. He is quite a nice fellow, and has some rather exotic gear (particularly if you like turntables).

hth, jonathan carr

Jonathan,Thanks. I am in Japan and will look him up. His website suggests he is still in Hachioji. I did not know if he was amenable to a visit. I'm going to bet he has something like a Final which has been tweaked within an inch of it's life.

T_bone: No, Imai prefers things that are less commonplace and more creative (^0^). I'm the one who has to be satisfied with a Final (^_^).

Most real craftsmen who love what they do are genuinely concerned about their past creations, and want to make sure that each piece is behaving itself, giving satisfaction to its owner, and being treated well. It's a bit like having lots of children (smile).

I'll guess that you'd enjoy the visit, and Imai-san would appreciate having you bring the 2A3 monoblocks for him to verify.

cheers! jonathan