On the bench we have a build start of the new version of a classic 45 SET design, not as a restoration but as something new. It will be called the “Original 45”. The heart of any power amp is the front end, and that is where this amp is...
Recently I did something silly and bought a little pile of expensive stuff I just did not need. Felt a little guilt, a little sting in light of other investments that could or should have been made. It seemed best I may have put a different hat on and resisted...
The Blade The Blade was conceived in 2014 during some downtime setting up room systems at CES in Las Vegas. (IIRC the audio portion was called the High End Show in those days) The room meetings and setups had been particularly inspiring, largely due to some unplanned 1 on 1...
What is the most important component in the audio system? What cable makes the biggest difference? The short answer is all of them. In performance driven applications everything matters, but to varying degrees. With limited budget, time, and space it helps to isolate variables and prioritize our steps with help...
On deck is a pentode/ Ultralinear direct coupled amplifier that will be available in KT77 or 6AQ5 tube type. Power will be 4 or 8 watts but you would never guess… The two power tubes are ones I just cannot choose between. The KT is detailed, muscular and full, energizing...
