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.

Sunday, October 4, 2020

“Illusion” - 6SN7 SRPP preamp in a plastic jiffy box

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  Mostly from parts on hand in da lab this simple 6SN7 SRPP preamp was constructed. Having a universal PS makes making many preamps very ine...
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

"retro-K465" portable headphone amp

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  Oatley released a headphone amp kit based on the OPA2134 - K465. A CMoy style simple HP amp based on the OPA2134. Oatley guarantees genuin...
Sunday, July 26, 2020

Salt Cellar II - 6EM7 triode mono amplifier

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Building yet another mono triode Salt Cellar wine box amp I had to make it different. To make even simpler this time just one ...
Thursday, July 16, 2020

Salt Cellar - mono 807 triode strapped integrated amp

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You should read the Salt Cellar article from Stereophile online to get a better understanding of why I took on ...
Friday, June 19, 2020

“Rosso” - E88CC SRPP Preamp

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After building an excellent sounding preamp ("Continuum") based on the same Gold Lion E88CC gold pin tubes I thought I ...
Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Pass F5 turbo extreme build

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I was commissioned to build this F5 Turbo for another. The kit is from Diyaudio shop and comprises a 5U extra heavy encl...
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“Zeus” - Holton inspired power amp

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"Zeus" is named by the owner who commissioned me to make the amp. He wanted the more expensive 4U enclosure but with a ...
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