Normally when we hear of a Champ guitar amp, we think of a sweet-sounding rig that puts out 6 Watts through an 8-inch speaker. [John Chambers] of Champ Electronics wanted to build a true champion for ...

Having built a number of vacuum tube output transformer-less (OTL) amplifiers in recent years, it seemed as though it might be a good idea to try combining older with newer technology and using both ...

The circuit was designed to create a power amplifier circuit that will utilize E80CC and EL34 vacuum tubes for better results while providing 35 Watts of power. E80CC – a special quality double triode ...

There’s a mystique in audiophile circles about tube amplifiers. They can have a very nice sound which is attributed to their even-harmonic distortion, but they are often portrayed as requiring rare ...

It’s also described as the company’s “finest amplifier ever” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When it comes to valve amplifiers, ...

Any experience with something like this? The power seems pretty weak, so I'm not sure how big the speakers it can drive could be. Miniwatt N3 A minimalist integrated amplifier with one pair of RCA ...

While it's true that we've seen some gorgeous examples of modern amplification at Gizmag over the years, there's still something very pleasing to the eye about those that proudly display their tube ...

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Schiit Audio — yes, it’s pronounced “shit” — is an American hi-fi company known for making high-end desktop audio components that are significantly more affordable than they probably should be. (It’s ...

Hand-crafted in New Jersey, the all-tube stereo VPI 299D integrated amp looks, feels and sounds like a winner to the Audiophiliac! Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a ...

If you crave great sound, you need a great amp. Eight of these 10 amps are priced under $300! Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a ...