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.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Mimic-833MC

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Yet another phono preamp but this time a dedicated MC preamp only. This one also uses the LM833 all bipolar chip. One reason ...
Tuesday, February 14, 2017

"retro-4040" - Chip amplifier

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This amp was started years ago but originally didn't work as expected. Two chip amp Jaycar k...
Wednesday, February 1, 2017

"Silver Supreme" - 6L6 SE UL amp in a wooden box

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Yet another 6L6 SE UL power amp in a gift wine box. This time the blond box has been stained and lacq...
Sunday, January 15, 2017

6L6 SE UL power amp in a wine bottle box

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This JJ 6L6 and 12AT7 top-of-range Psvane tubed power amp has been constructed in (and on) a $9 gift ...
Friday, December 23, 2016

"retro-833" - an LM833 based 2006 Silicon Chip MM preamp

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Here is a blast from the past - a Silicon Chip phono stage kit (2006). Nice part is you can switch betwe...
Tuesday, November 15, 2016

"Tutu" - 150W Tripath Class D monoblocks

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The Tripath modules are the T3 150W monoblocks. The gate controller chip proudly displays the Tripath name. The mod...
Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Tripath 180W Class D power amp with V1.3 EAT boards.

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Here is the latest amp boards (V1.3) from Eastern Audio Technologies. The front o...
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