All items tagged with tubes (119)

August 27, 2014 by Shannon Becker

Member Profile: Luciano Peccerini, Jr.

Luciano owns LPJ Audio, a small business that designs and builds pre- and power vacuum-tube amplifiers. He also teaches analog electronics and digital techniques in a federal technical school in his hometown.

MXL Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Gold Microphones

July 22, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

MXL Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Gold Microphones

MXL Microphones is marking its 20th year with special edition gold and pearl white versions of three of their most popular microphones: the Genesis SE Tube, R144 SE Ribbon, and 2001 SE Condenser. The special edition microphones retain all the characteristics of the original mics of the same names.

Wathen Speakers Introduces Cryotone Tubes at Summer NAMM

July 21, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Wathen Speakers Introduces Cryotone Tubes at Summer NAMM

Wathen Speakers introduced its new Wathen CryoTone Tubes at the Summer NAMM 2014 in Nashville. According to the company, Wathen CryoTone tubes use a cryogenic treatment process that is specifically designed to maximize sonic performance in tubes, expanding its dynamic range, while also increasing its reliability.

NOS Yellow Jacket Tube Converter from MOD Kits DIY

July 18, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

NOS Yellow Jacket Tube Converter from MOD Kits DIY

The new Yellow Jackets NOS (New Old Stock) Tube Converter, designed with an NOS 6AQ5 seven-pin miniature beam power tube, is a limited edition converter made for use in most amplifiers under 100 watts and using 6L6, EL34, 7027 or 6V6 output tubes. The converter lowers the overall power in an amplifier and gives that amp a unique vintage tone.

Universal Audio Releases Thermionic Culture Vulture Plug-In

July 9, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Universal Audio Releases Thermionic Culture Vulture Plug-In

Universal Audio announced the release of its new Thermionic Culture Vulture Plug-In for the UAD Powered Plug-Ins platform and Apollo audio interfaces. This is a circuit emulation of the legendary British-made Thermionic Culture“all-valve” boutique distortion hardware. Uncanny!

Linear Audio Volume 7—More Innovative and Thought-Provoking Articles!

June 27, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Linear Audio Volume 7—More Innovative and Thought-Provoking Articles!

Linear Audio Volume 7 is the eight issue of a series of printed bookzines dedicated to technical audio and perception. Compiled and published by our technical editor, Jan Didden, this series of bookzines aims to help spread technical audio information and knowledge in printed format.

Tube Amp Project: The Nardeaux Steromatic 602 S

June 16, 2014 by John Badalamenti

Tube Amp Project: The Nardeaux Steromatic 602 S

You can build a tube amplifier that's similar to the original Nardeux Stereomatic 302 S. Follow these steps to create a powerful amplifier that produces satisfying music output.

Build a Hybrid Tube/MOSFET SE Amp

June 2, 2014 by Generoso Cozza

Build a Hybrid Tube/MOSFET SE Amp

With a little know-how and some basic parts, you can design a hybrid amplifier in fairly short order. This project combines the best attributes of both tube and transistor technologies.

Differences in Amp Sound: What’s the Truth?

May 30, 2014 by Richard Honeycutt

Differences in Amp Sound: What’s the Truth?

Which sounds better — a tube or solid-state amp? The "Great Debate" has been going on for decades. Now it's time to put the debate to rest. In audioXpress, November 2012, Richard Honeycutt's published this article exploring how to detect audio amplifiers’s differences in sound and the need for a correct subjective evaluation process of components and systems.

How to Score Cheap Transformers

How to Score Cheap Transformers

Looking to start a DIY tube amp project without shelling out big bucks? You can do it if you follow a few tips from Bruce Brown, who built a high-quality tube amp for less than $150. His biggest purchase was the “iron.” Here’s how he kept the cost down.

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