retro-thermionic

Retro thermionic audio harks back to the golden age of sound, utilizing vacuum tubes and thermionic valves to craft warm, rich tones. These analog components, reminiscent of mid-20th century technology, impart a distinct character to audio signals. Engineers embrace the harmonic saturation yielding vintage vibes sought after by audiophiles and music lovers. This process involves designing circuits with artistic and aesthetic intuition.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

The Black - 4S preamp MKIII

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This is the third of the 4S preamps I have built. It has been dubbed "The Black". This one carries quite a few schematic changes. ...
Saturday, June 25, 2011

Single Stage Tube Preamp MKII

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Shown here is the second build of the simple but good sounding preamp. In this version (MKII) two values were changed in the cuircuit which ...
Friday, June 17, 2011

Single Stage Tube preamp

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This simple single stage preamp requires only a single 12AU7, a 24V wall wart and the balance of a good stereo system. The construction cons...
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Saturday, May 21, 2011

The Silver Dragon rises

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The finished Shiraz-Silver Dragon I built for a member of the Melbourne Audio club sounds as good as it look. It is what you would expect fr...
Monday, March 28, 2011

Shiraz-Silver Dragon 300B

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Above is the most expensive amp I have ever made. This is only the amp section. The PS is separate . The parts alone came to AU$3.5K The a...
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010

6AS7 SET amplifier

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This very special, one of a kind, SET is based on the 6AS7 twin power triode . A two stage amplifier with a 12AX7 driver. Only two valves in...
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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

6SN7 remote driver stage for the Be Bamp

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The 6SN7 driver stage has enriched the musical performance of the Be Bamp . The bass weight is excellent, mid-range texture is extended and ...
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