C.L.E.A.R. 834L: The Rejuvenation of an Esoteric Audio Research classic Part 2, by Steve Graham Modifying or rebuilding anything, be it a piece of classic stereo […]
CHE Files: CLEAR/EAR 834L (Or Is It An 834P..?)
The C/H/E Files (Classic/Heritage/Exotic): The C.L.E.A.R. 834L: Rescuing an Audio Classic Steve Graham rejuvenates a neglected EAR preamp. Part 1 of a 2-part series. Those […]
The CHE Files: Shindo Lab’s Aurièges Preamplifier Reviewed
Shindo Laboratory Aurièges Original Two-Chassis, Full-Function Preamplifier Review Number 1 in the C/H/E* Files. By Steve Graham *Classic/Heritage/Exotic This is the first instalment of what, […]
DIY All-Tube Phono Stage Project, Part 3: Metal Working For Dummies
DIY All-Tube Phono Preamp Project Part 3, Metal-Working for Dummies By Steve Graham, chief dummy Working with fire and steel? Would you believe alcohol […]
DIY All-Tube Phono Preamp Project: It’s on!
Update: DIY All-Tube Phono Preamp Project / Part 1 By Steve Graham Thunderbirds are GO! Hopefully International Rescue won’t need to be called. (link) I was […]
Review: RJM Audio VSPS 400 Phono Stage
A Canadian Double-Double, by way of Japan* By Steve Graham *For non-Canadians: this is a coffee with double sugar and double cream, typically from […]
Upcoming Review Update: Finale Maestro-Six Full-Function Preamplifier
Upcoming Review Update: Finale Maestro-Six Full Function Preamplifier By Steve Graham This will be a departure from the norm for me. The Finale […]
A Mini Review of Three 12AT7 Tubes
A Quick-shot, 3 Tube, 12AT7 Shootout by Steve Graham The 12AT7 is not the most commonly used preamp tube in audio. That […]
Line Stage Update: one more Aikido available
Sorry, this unit is now also sold and gone. See my final update article posted Feb.6th 2017. by Steve Graham The N-F-P has gone […]
Battle of the Cheap Line Stages – Part 2
Battle of the Cheap Line Stages – Part 2 of a DIY Showdown Review by Steve Graham The Asian Contender: 6N3 4pcs Audio Tube Pre-Amplifier Preamp […]