Trends PA-10 versus Trends PA-10.1D
Model specifications reproduced from the original Trends Audio comparison. Prices below are the source page’s listed MSRP in USD, not current store prices.
| Model | Trends PA-10 SE/GE* | Trends PA-10.1D SE/GE* |
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| Tube types | 6DJ8/6922 or 12AU7 series | 6DJ8/6922 or 12AU7 series |
| Tube in package | PA-10 SE: Russian 6H23n PA-10 GE: U.S.A. 12AU7 |
PA-10.1D SE: Russian 6H23n PA-10.1D GE: U.S.A. 12AU7 |
| Power filtering capacitor | Rubycon MCZ | ELNA Silmic II |
| Audio output capacitor | EVOX cap (White) | ELNA Silmic II |
| Headphone output capacitor | Rubycon MCZ | ELNA Silmic II |
| Input | Two (switchable): PC/iPod & CD/DAC. PC/iPod: Desktop PC, iPod, smartphone, tablet and small-output devices. CD/DAC: CD player or DAC. |
One (switchable): PC/iPod or CD/DAC. PC/iPod: Desktop PC, iPod, smartphone, tablet and small-output devices. CD/DAC: CD player or DAC. |
| Output | One | Two |
| Front panel | 1.5 mm | 4 mm |
| Volume control | ALPS | ALPS |
| Weight | 380 g | 400 g |
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| Source MSRP (USD) | $265 | $299 |
Trends PA-10, PA-10 SE and PA-10 GE
| Model | Trends PA-10 | Trends PA-10 SE* | Trends PA-10 GE* |
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| Tube types | 6DJ8/6922 series | 6DJ8/6922 series | 12AU7 series |
| Tube | Chinese 6N11
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Russian 6H23n
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U.S.A. GE 12AU7
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| Audio output capacitor | 10uF cap (Black) | EVOX cap (White) | EVOX cap (White) |
| Volume control | Taiwan made | ALPS | ALPS |
| Sound quality (source description) | Balance sound in full range and good fidelity | Relative thicker & heavier bass and good on orchestral | Relative warmer mid range and excellent female vocals |
| Source MSRP (USD) | $225 | $265 | $265 |
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| Source MSRP for iPad/iPhone/iPod, including line-out cable (USD) | $265 | $299 | $299 |
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Remarks
* SE = Special Edition and uses a Russian 6H23n tube and ALPS volume potentiometer.
* GE = GE version and uses a USA 12AU7 tube and ALPS volume potentiometer.
PA-10, PA-10 SE and PA-10 GE use the same body.
PA-10.1D SE and PA-10.1D GE use the same body.