Xuron WickGun Desoldering Braid Dispenser Features Replaceable & Interchangeable Cassettes

A handy hand-held dispenser that lets users dispense, position, and cut-off desoldering braid using one hand and eliminates finger burns and waste has been introduced by Xuron Corp. of Saco, Maine. The Xuron WickGun desoldering braid dispenser is a gun-shaped tool that is designed to be held in one hand to safely dispense, position, and cut-off braid without finger burns.

Italian audio manufacturer Powersoft has announced a further 12-month warranty on their renowned rack amplifiers for all users who register their product for free on Powersoft’s online portal, MyPowersoft. This free extension brings the total warranty length, including the four years standard warranty, to five years. As of Monday, February 22, 2021, anyone buying Powersoft amplifiers on or after this date will need to register their product on MyPowersoft within 30 days of purchase to benefit from the extended extra year warranty.

audioXpress May 2020 Glass Audio/Tube Focus edition is now available. Highlighted on the cover is a review of the RødeTest FuzzMeasure Audio and Acoustic Measurement Software and Ethan Winer's experiments to measure capacitor distortion. For tube enthusiasts, Bill Reeve repurposes an old Shure preamp for line-level duty, and Bruce Heran details how he built his two Mini Blocks tube amplifiers. Mike Rothacher shares an inexpensive MOSFET Follower (MoFo) Class A amplifier project, Richard Honeycutt provides valuable lessons about repairing guitar amplifiers, and there's plenty more audio electronics focused articles. Download now!

Vintage Vibe, a company specializing in repair and restoration of keyboard instruments, has revealed a crowning achievement in custom restoration: a Rhodes 88-key stage piano with a completely custom natural wood walnut case, white top, and unique accents for a mid-century modern look. "Un-freakin' believable!" said the owner of the museum-quality restoration of a Rhodes 88 Stage Piano which shows off Vintage Vibe's exceptional craftsmanship and manufacturing capabilities.