Was the power amp just a device to make sound louder? Four roles: volume, tone, reproduction, and interaction
Guitar power amps are often discussed in terms of equipment classification, such as vacuum tube versus solid-state, or rack versus modeler.However, what this article aims to pursue is…
Cayin HA-1A MK3 Packs 2.7 Watts of Pure Tube Class A Into a Compact Headphone Amp
Cayin’s HA-1A MK3 features pure Class A tube amplification with 2.7W output, impedance matching and preamp functionality for $999.
Feliks Audio EOS Tube Amp Powers Both Headphones and Speakers For $14K
The EOS sits above the Envy family as Feliks Audio’s flagship amplifier for conventional dynamic and planar magnetic headphones. The $22,800 Feliks Audio BLISS, which we heard at…
FiiO panders to classic hi-fi fans with its latest amplifier – and it’s all about the tubes
FiiO’s latest stereo amplifier swaps modern digital features for six vacuum tubes, Class A amplification and a pair of retro VU meters …
Neoson Evolution Tube Amplifier Review: When 20 Watts Are Enough
When Toro launched Decibel+, he carried over one of the more important lessons from that experience: systems integration matters. Rather than simply assembling a catalog of affordable components,…
An affordable analog tube amp from an actually good audiophile brand? Christmas has come early
Fiio’s EA13 is a tube amplifier that’s surprisingly affordable …
FiiO’s retro-modern amp takes inspiration from the golden era of 1950s tube amplifiers
FiiO EA13 promises a “classic hi-fi” sound in a modern, feature-heavy design …
Headphone Zone and Muse HiFi bring a portable vacuum tube DAC and headphone amplifier to India: Price, key specifications
The Headphone Zone X Muse HiFi M3 Ultra brings a taste of authentic tube sound in a sleek, portable format. Equipped with genuine military-grade JAN6418 vacuum tubes, it…
Fiio’s EA13 Is a Stunning Vacuum Tube Amplifier for Old-School Audiophiles
In recent years, Fiio has established itself as one of the biggest players in budget hi-fi, specializing in portable hi-fi players, portable DACs and desktop amplifiers. However, the…
FiiO EA13 Is an EL34 Class A Tube Amplifier for Under $800: How Did They Get the Price This Low?
FiiO’s EA13 packs EL34 tubes, pure Class A power and custom output transformers for under $800. How did FiiO make it this affordable? FiiO has spent years convincing…