Douk Audio’s VU3 PRO is like the Swiss Army knife of amp pass-through boxes but with a dash of old-school charm. This little gadget can handle 350 watts of power, enough to make even the most demanding floor-standing speakers sing.
With dual outputs, you can drive multiple pairs of speakers and switch between them with the flick of a button. The front panel is adorned with a pair of voltage meters that light up with a warm backlight, making your amplifier look like it’s ready to hit the dance floor. You can tweak the sensitivity and outputs to get the perfect sound for your setup.
Supporting a variety of amplifier types, including BTL, Class A, Class B, Class D, and tube, the VU3 PRO is a versatile beast. It can handle up to 350 watts at 4 ohms and 200 watts at 2 ohms, with built-in amplifier no-load protection.
The 2-in, 2-out working mode, frequency response of 30 Hz to 20 kHz, and 20 levels of gain and 30 levels of sensitivity adjustments ensure you get the best performance. It even supports microphone pickup and comes with a remote control for added convenience. You can save your settings, so you don’t have to fiddle with them every time.
The VU3 PRO features 35 backlight colors and 5 brightness levels, making it a visual treat. It has two groups of banana speaker jacks for inputs and outputs, and it operates on DC 5V ≥ 2A.
The VU meters measure 8.5 x 4.5 cm, and the overall dimensions are 10.6 x 6.1 x 3 inches, weighing in at 3.6 lbs. Currently, only the yellow VU meter version is available, but the blue version is on its way.
This upgraded version of the VU3 offers significant improvements in size, functions, and performance. It allows you to switch between two amplifiers and two pairs of speakers without constantly plugging and unplugging cables, saving wear and tear on your sockets.
With its high compatibility, it supports various high-power digital and tube amplifiers, including 300W TPA3255 amps and floor-standing speakers. The large VU meters and bigger chassis make it compatible with more audio devices, and the 35 backlight colors and 5 brightness levels add to its visual appeal.
The mic pickup feature lets you place it near your audio system, and the VU meters will dynamically show every beat of your music. The remote control and button make it easy to switch settings, and all settings are saved after shutdown.
The VU3 PRO integrates premium components like an AC 250V 5A large current relay, isolated and high precision HL current sensor, built-in high-power load resistors, solid CNC aluminum alloy panel, metal chassis, and large pure copper speaker jacks. This ensures virtually no impact or loss in sound quality, allowing you to enjoy the purest high-fidelity sound.
And now, for the price: you’ll have to check your favorite retailer for the latest deal. Just kidding! We have the price—which is kind of the main reason we posting this. The Douk Audio VU3 PRO Amplifier/Speaker Switcher With VU Meter has a list price of US$159.99 but if you pre-order it on Drop.com, you can secure a unit for just US$139.99. So, now you know!
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