Posts filed under: Exotic Parts

Trio Tamura Choke

Tamura’s iron is not new kid on the block. They have been here for a quite long time. Even Westerner also admits the quality of Tamura (well, we can see...... Read More

Yamamoto Teflon Tube Socket

If you have been in this audio industry quite some time, then you might not be surprised to hear this name: Yamamoto. Yamamoto is well known for its Telfon tube...... Read More

Nanaboshi Circular Connector

I never ever think what is circular connector before – and what it’s all about. But when it comes upon a time when I decide to split my power supply...... Read More

EF184 Tube Photogenic

I break one of my tube (in purpose) to take this shoot. It’s an EF184 made by Philips. I don’t have any use for this tube anyway. So just enjoy...... Read More

Grayhill 7 Decks, 1 Pole, 24 Position Rotary Switch

I always have dream to have a separate and dedicated passive volume control. There was a time when I was offered to acquire few sets of Grayhill ‘M’ series rotary...... Read More

Mundorf MSolder Supreme Silver / Gold Solder

So far, my current reference for solder is WBT. Price and performance wise, this is one of the best from my point of view (also point of listening). But somehow...... Read More

Beautiful EIMAC 8165/4-65A Thoriated Tungsten Tube

I always enjoy the beauty of vacuum tube, especially when the heater is glowing bright on thoriated tungsten tube and in a dimmed room. The photo below only taken for...... Read More

Duelund CAST New Chassis Design

I ordered Duelund CAST Cu capacitor few months ago. I already have Duelund CAST Ag (Silver) on my Aikido Preamp. But I wanted Duelund CAST for my future amp (probably...... Read More

Alexander by Duelund

It’s interesting to hear how does this low end capacitor would sound. So I eventually try to obtain it. I just can’t stop my passion in this. Sigh… Priced at...... Read More

Hashimoto C-25-150CH Choke Input and Tamura A-4004 Choke

As  my Sowter Choke Input was acquisitioned by my friend. Then I have to consider some replacement. Actually my friend was interested with Hashimoto or similar, but as most of...... Read More

Black Gate WKz ‘Heart of Muse’

I have been a fan for Black Gate for quite long time. My first time impression probably nearly 10 years ago. I forgot whether I heard SKz or WKz at...... Read More

Aikido PreAmp Upgrade: Switches

Last upgrade, the switches. Basically, in most tube application, we will use two switches. The first is the main switch which will control the main AC voltage to supply the...... Read More