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IDEAL AMPLIFIER FOR ELSINORE LOUDSPEAKERS
Based on a Chinese OEM manufactured EL34 Tube Integrated Amplifier,
rebuilt to our JLTi Standard. Incorporates new 2008 tube technology, such
as the L.E.M., which is a module that literally super-charges the
performance of the Output Transformers in such a way that they outperform
even Amorphous Cores (expensive and lower power). In addition, it uses
a new method of Triode mode, which we tentatively call "Super Linear
Triode Mode" as well as other clever design ideas. If you cannot afford
the Vacuum State prices for SVP, RTP and DPA-300B preamps and power amps,
then this will get you much of that level of performance at a fraction of
the cost. These are music lovers amps, not Hi-Fi amps, highly
refined, grainless, liquid and surprisingly handles both micro and macro
dynamics effortlessly, ultra-smooth, yet wonderfully full bodied
and a bass quality that belies its humble power rating. Orders for
Australasia will be taken now. Read more...
Arguably The World's Largest Online Speaker Project
- 100 Plus Pages
(if printed out)
"To my opinion the performance is now on
par or even better than the Avalon Eidolon." Hans Hammerbauer, Switzerland
A World Class Speaker
that only needs 18 Watt per channel under most circumstances.
Kit of Parts
(all drivers & bits except the box itself) $2000 - Usually 2 Weeks Delivery
Mission Statement
It is all about value for money,
helping you getting high performance audio at a reasonable cost. Custom Analogue
Audio is situated in Sydney, Australia. It is registered
business in the state of NSW, solely owned by Joe Rasmussen, and the name
tells exactly what we aim to do. We specialise in valve/tube equipment,
often refurbishment, some repairs (although we are not a repair business),
specialised in some Solid State based on our own R&D. You will be surprised by
what we can do.
We upgrade selected
and/or suitable digital CD DVD and SACD Players, as well as
models you may already own, subject to their potential (I won't waste your
money). Proprietary clock technology,
specifically the way the clock is powered, we are the leading the world
and that is not an empty overstatement.
Much of the technology is
indeed proprietary and developed with along with others, most particularly with
Vacuum State in Switzerland owned
by Mr. Allen Wright. Other collaborators are from the U.S., UK and Europe etc.
Custom Analogue
Audio also does leading edge R&D work into improving
multi-way loudspeaker technology using innovative crossover philosophy
being shared with select speaker firms. The vehicle to publicly describe
this approach is the Elsinore
Loudspeaker on the site.
Rebuilding Tube Amplifiers,
particularly Power and Integrated Amplifiers, is a high value service for
those with existing models. These can be upgraded to an audio performance
that is sublime, and capable of dynamics that Solid State amplifiers
barely hint at. These amplifiers, converted to Super Linear Triode
Mode,
sound far more powerful than their rated output indicate. If in Sydney, or coming to Sydney, please give us a
chance to demonstrate this.
An exclusive service offered by
Custom Analogue Audio is the L.E.M., the add-on module
that will upgrade and super-charge any output transformer used in any tube Power or
Integrated Amplifier, without even removing or changing the transformer
itself. Combine this with our special method of converting the output
stage to to Triode mode, and your old amp will be ready to be aimed at the
moon.
We also rebuild or improve some
Preamplifiers and custom make new ones. This can be anything from a simple and inexpensive upgrade
to complex rebuilds and new FVP-5B Phono PreAmp, but always delivering value. If you are an owner of
an older Vacuum State FVP Preamp, this can be
upgraded to a preamp that competes with commercially available products
selling for $10,000 or a new FVP-5B can be built to order. It is simply a killer preamp, even if some were made
twenty years ago and then upgraded with time over twenty years. Also, new Solid State preamps, even Microphone Preamps
for Studio use, based on our own exclusive R&D. No negative feedback,
large bandwidth, best non-tube sound imaginable and reasonable cost. The
technology is based on the amazing
JLTi Phono Stage that
is now commercially available and is arguably the best value Moving Coil
Phono Stage available under $6,000. If in the U.S., contact
Audio Revelation.
We
welcome visitors and the opportunity to demonstrate what we can do.
Please bring some familiar music, whether CDs, SACDs or Vinyl. The atmosphere
will be very different from that of a shop, there is no obligation to
buy anything, as it is mostly services that we make available rather than
specific products to sell. Just enjoy the experience.
NEW
A$1750 Direct Only
Contact Joe:
joeras@vacuumstate.com
Prices does not
including shipping - insurance to be requested by buyer.
Dedicated CD Player does CDs better than most multi-$k players doing
SACDs.
L.E.M.
Linearity Enhancement Module
L.E.M. is a module that
fits inside your Tube Power Amplifier that enhances the performance of the
Output Transformer. How does it do that? It is
not well known that Output Transformers suffer from lower
resolution at low signal levels due to the Permeability slide factor as
publicly described by Menno Vanderveen (member of the Audio Engineering
Society), the Dutch transformer designer
(for Plitron and more). The L.E.M. works by exciting the Output
Transformer at very high frequencies near the edge of its bandwidth, so
there is a constant signal going through the transformer preventing the
Permeability to slide below a certain point. Resolution is always kept
high, audible grain is prevented, blacker backgrounds due to better
dynamic shading, bass fundamental improved and more. Improves
any Tube Power Amplifier.
According to Menno Vanderveen, the flux density can go as low as 40
nanoTestla @ 4KHz - as weak as the Earth's magnetic field.
For the time being this is
offered in Australia alone, the projected price is $300 for a Stereo
amplifier and $360 for Mono Blocks, fully fitted.
Email
joeras@vacuumstate.com
The L.E.M. has also proved to be beneficial to some Solid State
Integrated and Power Amplifiers. Especially successful in improving the
novel "Gainclone" type of amplifier, such as the JLTi Integrated. Since
these have no output transformer, it is clear that something else is at
work. While not as easy to define, it would help keep the transconductance
of the solid state output devices higher at lower signal/current levels.
Also, the higher rise time of the L.E.M. signal will accelerate the
transition through the zero point, thus reducing crossover artefacts. The
sonic improvement is the actual proof - the rest is academic.
Positive
Feedback Reviews:
JLTi
Phono and
JLTi SACD Player
.JLTi Mk2 Amp
Review on TNT- Audio Hi-Fi Review
High-End Integrated Tube Hybrid Amplifier
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