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, December 26, 2020

“Mantra” - kit tube MM phono preamp.

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  Another quality tube MM phono kit from Greek Radi0kit. This time in a Hammond wood cheek chassis and sprayed Indian Red. Also from Radi0ki...
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

“Carbon” - chip based phono preamp

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  A mix of MKT, Polyester and low ESR electro caps. All carbon film Rs through. Differential PS onboard. Genuine OPA2134 from RS and machine...
Monday, November 16, 2020

“Succinct II” - integrated 180W Class D amp with tube preamp

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  The original Succinct was built on commission and again it was a 180W Class D amp. The owner lost all in our latest bushfires. By accident...
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Friday, October 30, 2020

180W Class D power amp

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  Yet another Class D compact 180W amp using the onboard PS. This means you only have to add a Tranni of the appropriate voltage and wattage...
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 ...
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