JJ Electronics Amplifier Tubes VS Fender Groove Amplifier Tubes – Which 12AX7 Preamp Tubes Are Better? Also known as ECC83, the 12AX7 preamp tube was originally engineered and manufactured by RCA electronics company. Nowadays, a variety of companies produce 12AX7 preamp tubes including JJ Electronics in Slovakia and Shuguang in China, commonly referred to as […]
MUZISHARE X7 Tube Amp Review – Is It Worth It? Although tube amplifiers have been around for decades, it’s not until recently that they’ve started gaining popularity again. Most audiophiles like them because they provide a fuller and warmer sound profile compared to solid-state amplifiers. The fact that they also have fewer components than solid […]
YAQIN MC-84L Tube Amp Review Tube or valve amplifiers were all the rage back in the 1950’s and 60’s. But thanks to technological advancements and reduction in fabrication costs, new amplifier technology emerged. Naturally, this caused valve amps to fade slightly into obscurity. In recent years though, tube amplifiers have made a comeback, and the […]
7025 Tubes vs. 12ax7 Tubes There are many amplifier tubes out there, including the popular 12AX7 and the 7025. So what are they? And how do they compare to each other? If you’re looking for answers to these questions, you’re in the right place. Today, I’ll put the 7025 tube vs. the 12AX7 counterpart, so […]
5 Best Distortion Pedals for Beginners Are you new at guitar playing? Then know that a distortion pedal is a basic component for any serious guitar player. Apart from helping you fine tune your sounds it helps you control the tones. Whether you want to play music casually or be a rock star this is […]
Yaqin MC-100B Tube Amplifier Review When you’re playing music, the amp tubes are responsible for making the sound you hear. They achieve that by elevating the tiny signals coming off the pickups from the guitar. After that, they take these signals and enhance them into something large enough to move the surrounding air, producing sound. […]
Little Dot MKIII Review Who would have thought you’d need special equipment for your headphones? It seems a bit extra, don’t you think? That’s what you may think before coming across the Little Dot MKIII. Every headphone owner would love to own that thing. Although tube amplifiers may seem out of this era, they’re making […]
Nobsound 6N8P Class A Tube Amp DIY Kit Review Are you looking to build your own DIY amplifier kit? Nobsound might have what you’re looking for! Yes, the Nobsound 6N8P + 6P3P Hifi Class A tube amp is here to push your analog building skills to their absolute limits. All you need to build this […]
How To Identify Types of Vacuum Tubes Pairing a great tube with a great amplifier is the key recipe in anyone’s audio tone. Do different tubes really make much of a difference in your sound? How can you identify what tubes go with which amp, with all the different types of vacuum tubes out there? […]
The Stage Right Amp Has High End Tubes, A Powerful Speaker, And Vintage Style Vintage is definitely “in” these days, especially when it comes to guitar amps. Plugins and emulators allow a musician to really recreate any kind of tone they want. However, one of the things that is most appealing about vintage-style gear is […]