Posts filed under: Exotic Parts

Beautiful Mesh Plate

This is just another simple shoot. I don’t know why, the appearance of Mesh Plate tube always bring something special. I’m testing my burn-in tube rig actually. It’s good to...... Read More

SPDIF Pulse Transformer Scientific Conversion SC947-02 “SUPER”

I was thinking what was the alternative to replace my standard Pulse Transformer PE-65612 on my QLS QA-660. Actually I had several options, but after some simple research, eventually I...... Read More

Aucharm Fuse

Just looking around and found something that looked interesting. Hope I’m right 😉... Read More

Sony 2SK82 for SIT Amplifier

After a session on Bintaro, I decided to purchase this Sony 2SK82 for SIT Amplifier project. Don’t know when I will (ever) build this amplifier, but surely it’s nice to...... Read More

6N6P Tube with Gold Grid

A picture is worth a thousand words…... Read More

Beautiful Triplett Precision Needle

Nothing special in here. Just showing a beautiful precision needle on one of my vintage Triplett meter. I wish most newer meter could have a similar passion to have such...... Read More

Texas Component TX-2575 Naked Z-Foil Resistor

Resistor is another interesting passive parts that could affect the sound. I used to be familiar with Vishay S102 Foil Resistor which well known as one of the finest sounding...... Read More

Custom PCB for Yamamoto 9-Pin Teflon Tube Socket [Part 2]

Perhaps you still remember the first article about designing the PCB? Now finally, the PCB has been done. The result is quite awesome, as the specs also set at premium...... Read More

Vintage Passion

During my journey in this insane DIY Audio world, I tend to revert back my taste into kind a vintage. I also don’t understand why, but those vintage item give...... Read More

Custom PCB for Yamamoto 9Pin Teflon Tube Socket

I bought Yamamoto 9Pin socket few weeks ago and I just realize that actually I need the PCB in order to make the soldering process easier. As you also notice,...... Read More

Jensen Copper Foil Paper-In-Oil Ceramic Tube Capacitor

Jensen has 4 types in their Copper Foil Paper-In-Oil line-up capacitor. Actually, they are same capacitor, but only has different chassis or enclosure. Unfortunately, the different in enclosure produces different...... Read More

DPDT Switch with Center Off from the History

Finally after a long journey, I find few pcs of DPDT switch with center off. You might be asking why we should have a center off switch? Probably not everyone...... Read More