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OK, when I used a USB-C to USB-C cable (I've three USB-C ports) Windows would not recognize it. Tried all sorts of USB-C to USB-C (including Thunderbolt 4). But, a USB-C to USB 3.1 cable into a USB 3.1 port worked! Who knew? P.S. Device Manager lists it as >Sound, Video and Game Controllers>USB audio CODEC. Now to roll the tubes...

Where does it show up in Windows Device Manager, and what is it called?

I did buy this second hand. No manual was present, and none on the Ashdown site (and none found on the internet). Ashdown did get back to me and suggested a solid state preamp (IMG Stage Line MPA-102). It's from Germany and I'm in the US. I tried an ART Tube MP and it was awful. Now using a Rodyweil R003 Microphone Preamp Booster (solid state) and it sounds much better. BTW, I opened up the unit to find a JJ ECC81 in V1, but two identical unlabelled long-plate tubes in V2 and V3. I'm not sure if there was a swap made. I've got a set of all three JJ's (ECC81, ECC82 and ECC83) coming in and will see if that makes any improvement. I will re-try the USB-C with a Thunderbolt 4 cable and will try the Windows Audio setting.

I've acquired one, and can't seem to get any response from Ashdown (support). Can't get the USB-C interface to work, nor front end a power amp for live sound. Any reviews or advice?