Art and Technology together; The Desktop Valve Amplifier

A project in Auckland, NZ by martin
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Whether you're a headphone enthusiast, hi-res music lover or want to listen to your favorite records this 100 Watt amplifier has it all
Backers: 85
Average Pledge Per Backer: $676 NZD

Funded: $57,441 NZD of $50,000 NZD
Dates: Jan 30th -> Mar 11th (40 days)
Project By: martin
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Latest News

We've Made It!

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We've just now reached our goal and are 100% funded! Thank you to all that have Pledged- now we have the ability to put this great amplifier into production. We know this is the amplifier you have been waiting for and we're very sure it won't... (Read More)

Mates (Twin) Pack now added

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We've now added a Mates (Twin) Pack option. Pledge NZ$1118.40 and receive 2 Desktop Amplifiers. You pay just 65% for your second amplifier. Give away to a friend or keep it for your holiday home!  (Read More)

Options for Back Panel Connectivity

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
There's been some discussions in 'Comments' about the best way to configure the back panel. As this is a very compact amplifier there is not room for both Speaker Binding Posts and RCA sockets. The Choice is either: 1/ RCA Sockets for Analog in,... (Read More)

One week to go!

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Just on a week to go and looking good! But we can't be complacent- we're still not their yet. So if you've been procrastination about pledging for this project now's the time to be decisive and click on the Big Green Button. I'm very confident that... (Read More)

Back Panel Layout

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had many requests to add Line Output to the back panel of the Desktop Valve Amp. The original prototype that is photographed in this project did not have Line Out, and there was really no room to add this. The problem was that the Speaker... (Read More)

FAQ's now added

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We've added some Frequently Asked Questions. Please send in your's (message me) it's very likely your question will be helpful to others.  (Read More)

We're now featured on the exclusive BACKERCLUB.CO website

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We very excited to announce that our project has been chosen to feature on the exclusive club for Kickstarter Backers; BACKERCLUB.co    (Read More)

Fantastic!

February 8th - via: kickstarter.com
A big thank you to everybody that has supported this project! We've been going for just a week and we're already 41% funded. It's looking good. Still got further to go yet-  so please help spread the word and tells friends, family and workmates... (Read More)

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