Cooler Master Musketeer III Tube Amplifier Review :: Conclusion

Author: Tulatin · 08-14-2006 · Category: Hardware -

Sure it might be a novel idea, and an easy way to get a front audio port, but what did you guys really expect - that a $50 audio "enhancer" could turn terrible, bottom of the barrel audio ICs around, and pump theater quality surround sound out of any speakers. Does the product do what it says it can - that being, to warm up, and humanize the audio - yes. Is it going to have the same effect as splurging on a real soundcard, and a decent amplifier? Hell no. With the kinks worked out, this is a good idea for users searching for a forward audio port, but otherwise, it just seems to be more trouble than it's worth. At least it looks damn good, though.


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