Most audiophiles wouldn’t just settle for a home theater system to enjoy Hi-Fi sounds. Instead, they like to build their system from scratch, choosing speakers, amps, and other components with care. If that’s the case with you, you might be looking for the best stereo tube amp for the money. So, we’ve decided to help … Read more
The Tascam DP-008EX is a portable 8-track audio recorder with Phantom Power capabilities that continues to garner praise from beginners and professionals alike. What makes the DP-008EX different from other track recorders, though? Does it really live up to all the hype? I recently got this unit and was able to record my first song … Read more
Adding a phono preamp to your sound system setup instantly takes your music from regular to glam. It glorifies the right parts of a song, cleans the sound from distractions, and picks up the tiniest music details. All the beautiful sounds that could otherwise be overlooked. You might’ve come across a fascinating vinyl, only to … Read more
Building a DIY guitar amp from scratch could be a remote idea for many people. But the accessibility and assistance that an amp kit provides change everything. The idea of trying out the project becomes far more appealing. To make the process even easier, here’s a detailed guide that’ll walk you through the entire DIY … Read more
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 Groove tubes. If you own a tube amplifier or considering using one, then you probably already … Read more
Listening to the pure and very real sound that comes out of vinyl is an incomparable experience. And it’s never complete without a vintage turntable. To make this setup even more sensational, you can throw in the right preamp. This would instantly take the music to the next level, and it’s what these records deserve. … Read more
Since its original debut in 1987, the Silver Jubilee has taken the music community by a storm. It’s caught the attention of many guitarists, thanks to its impeccable performance in clubs and arenas. Nearly 30 years later, the company reissued its most celebrated amp head with an array of rugged features that appealed to faithful … Read more
When you hear about the King of Tone, only two things come to your mind: the waiting list and the impeccable sounds! The pedal is the result of a collaboration between Analog Man and Jim Weider. You’d expect nothing short of perfect from both of them. Unfortunately, if you want to get the KoT, you’ll … Read more
Have you ever lusted over the weapon-holding mascot, the dark red knobs, and the sleek rustic build of the Klon Centaur? Seeing that thing on the stage with David Gilmour or Jeff Beck was enough to give it hype for ages. If it weren’t for its ridiculously high price, the Klon would’ve gone places. Luckily … Read more
Nothing hits a musician’s ear better than two things: good sound performance and low cost! The Art TubeMPSTV3 Tube Mic Preamp is the perfect combination of both. It boasts smooth, warm tones, regardless of the audio source. All while maintaining close-to-minimum noise in the signal path. There’s also the fact that the preamp features as … Read more
