K&K Audio Premium MC Phono Step-Up Transformer Review
The ugly duckling of the analog world gets a chance to morph in to a beautiful swan. By Steve Graham Features and prices: -Uses Swedish Lundahl LL1931 amorphous-core transformers -Coils wound with...
View ArticleTroubleshooting Phono Amplifier & SUT Noise
By Steve Graham There are few things more frustrating and potentially challenging than trying to eliminate unwanted noise. I had intended to pass on some of the knowledge I’d gained setting up the...
View ArticleDouble TT Review: Pro-Ject’s ‘The Classic’ SB Super Pack & Funk Firm’s Flamenca
Double Turntable Review, by Steve Graham Pro-Ject Audio Systems “The Classic” SB Super Pack The Funk Firm Flamenca Mars and Venus, Cats and Dogs, Tubes and Transistors, Blondes and Brunettes…… In my...
View ArticleDIY Tube Phono Stage Build, Needing a Sponsor
Attention: Tube-Loving, Vinyl-Spinning, but DIY-averse Wall of Sounders! A Proposed Phono Preamp project, by Steve Graham Our first foray into DIY tubing was a success, judging by the over 22,000(!)...
View ArticleOrtofon Quintet Red Vs. Quintet Bronze Comparison Review
Comparison review By Steve Graham Ortofon vs Ortofon… Quintet Red vs Quintet Bronze… Low Output Moving Coil vs Low Output Moving Coil… Elliptical Stylus vs Fine Line Stylus The Quintet Red The...
View ArticleTop Of The Line HiFi Gear From Yamaha Announced
Well, well. First it was Technics, and now Yamaha…. Back in the 1970’s, Yamaha was a formidable player in the audio world. And ever since, really. The lower and mid-priced gear gained huge market...
View ArticleDIY All-Tube High End Phono Preamp Project
DIY All-Tube Phono Preamp Project (Update) by Steve Graham The response to my proposed DIY Phono Preamp project has been a bit tepid. So, once more with feeling: WoS is looking for a patron to...
View ArticleDIY All-Tube Phono Preamp Project: It’s on!
Update: DIY All-Tube Phono Preamp Project / Part 1 By Steve Graham Prototype shown above, the one I’m building for our kind patron will be similar but somewhat prettier Thunderbirds are GO! Hopefully...
View ArticleDIY Phono Project Part 2, Chassis Prep & Ordering of Remaining Parts
DIY All Tube Phono Preamp Project Part 2, Chassis Prep & Ordering of Remaining Parts By Steve Graham Bits and pieces galore, but don’t worry, I’m a man with a plan A quick note before we start. As...
View ArticleDIY 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 and aluminum? Bonus points to those who can...
View ArticleDIY All-Tube Phono Stage Project: Part 4, Assembling The Circuit Boards
DIY All Tube Phono Preamp Project Part 4, Assembling the Circuit Boards By Steve Graham What’s your kryptonite? Chances are if you’re reading this it’s the warm glow of tubes. Welcome to my club....
View ArticleDIY Tube Phono Project Part 5: Circuit Board – Chassis Integration
DIY All-Tube Phono Preamp Project Part 5, Circuit Board–Chassis Integration The Finish Line By Steve Graham This is it. We wrap it all up here. I hope I’ve enticed a few people to give this project a...
View ArticleDigital Music Player Reviews: Part 2, The Lumin D1, Plus….Umm, Bonus Content!
Digital Music Player Reviews: Part 2, plus…. Another installment in the C/H/E series, a My Audio Life special and my wife gets her first stereo system in over forty years. The Lumin D1 As already...
View ArticleDIY All-Tube Phono Project Wrapup: Feedback from our patron Adrian
By Steve Graham The Tubecad Tetra DIY phono stage finds a home. Steve, Just a quick update. I’m really pleased with the phono stage! It has exceeded my expectations. I have had the chance to listen...
View ArticleReview: Codia LP Stabilizers – Ebony 300g and 600g
Codia Acoustic Design LP Stabilizers Ebony 300 & Ebony 600 by Steve Graham Let me poke the hornet’s nest once again with my contention that money would be better spent on music, be it recordings...
View ArticleTwo Upcoming Tube Fest Articles
Two Upcoming Tube Fests by Steve Graham Tube Fest No. 1 A friend and I decided to sell off the majority of our collections of vintage and classic European tubes. Part of the process was educating our...
View ArticleNFP (Not-For-Profit) Tube MM/MC Phono Stage – Built, Tested, Reviewed. And It...
Not-For-Profit MM/MC Phono Stage The DIY bug has bitten Steve Graham, again. And he gets in a bit deeper than he bargained for, again. Warning: This will get a bit wordy. Vinylphiles and/or...
View ArticleLast Call to Bid On Steve Graham’s Latest SUT/All-Tube Phono Stage For A...
ICYMI – In Case You Missed It Steve’s “NFP” or Not-For-Profit Phono is a great opportunity to own a high end phono stage at a reasonable price – with all the proceeds going to charity. The catch...
View ArticleREVIEW: Six Acoustics ‘York’ Phono Preamp
Six Acoustics’ ‘York’ Phono Pre-amp – A Smooth Operator ‘In the House’ Review by David Neice MSRP: $499 (CAD) Verdict: A small Canadian audiophile company called ‘Six Acoustics’ offers a new and lovely...
View ArticleReview: Parasound ZPhono MM/MC Phono Preamp
Parasound’s Budget ZPhono MM/MC preamplifier – A Killer Piece of Vinyl Kit M.S.R.P. $325 (Canadian) In the House review by David Neice Verdict: While providing top value is how the company cut its...
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