Zappa put two distinct setups to the test to see if listeners could truly tell the difference between tube amps and their ...

You might have heard a lot about the magic of NOS tubes. Here we dig into the subject, debunk some myths, and offer players ...

In this inventive twist on the Klon, Robert Keeley switches out the "mythical" diodes for germanium transistors and offers ...

Integrated tube amp promises a warmer, more inviting sound Hybrid ANC, LDAC and USB-C for higher-res audio $799 (about £652 / AU$1,303) We've seen small vacuum tubes in headphone amps with the ...

Headphone brand Écoute has launched a pair of headphones with a vacuum tube and amplification built-in. The headphones are £652 / $799 / AU$1,303. When it comes to listening on the best ...

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Maintaining a tube amplifier is a rewarding process, allowing musicians to preserve that warm, vintage tone for years to come. By sourcing high-quality parts and following essential maintenance ...

A conventional tube amplifier has a circuit whose fundamentals were well in place around a hundred years ago, so there are few surprises to be found in building one today. Nevertheless, building ...

Astell & Kern SP3000T review: a tube amp in your pocket. The hardware is chunky and the software is clunky, but this is the best portable audio player I’ve ever heard.

Dynaco hasn’t made equipment in decades. Yet it’s still a name most audiophiles know off-hand. That’s because the American manufacturer left an indelible legacy on the world of hi-fi, thanks in large ...

Manley would’ve been 100 years in December 2024. Despite his shortfalls, his role as a civil rights leader who championed the rights of workers and the poor cannot be denied.

The cunningly chamfered Kudos Audio Titan 808 speakers were effortlessly rolling out the tunes under the command of Copland’s CTA407 integrated tube amplifier, almost invisible in black at the top of ...