Hybrid Valve Headphone Amplifier

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The world's first stunning sounding and cool looking Hybrid Valve Headphone Amplifier with a footprint smaller than most cellphones.
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Backers: 282
Average Pledge Per Backer: $245 NZD

Funded: $69,171 NZD of $50,000 NZD
Dates: Apr 28th -> May 28th (30 days)
Project By: martin
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Latest News

Stretch Goal- $65,000 Addition of Bass Boost

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I've been asked by some for another stretch goal. So here it is: BASS BOOST! I have some very small and nice slide switches on the way from Digikey (see picture below). There's plenty of room for 2 of these switches on the right hand side of the... (Read More)

VOLUME CONTROL POTENTIOMETER ADDED

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
 I've had many requests to add a volume control, mostly from those that want to run a DAC or DAP into the Valve Amp The purpose built 1Meg Ohm Potentiometers arrived today, I've added one to the PCB. Here's how it looks:  Now there are 2 places in... (Read More)

We're funded!

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Fantastic! We have reached our goal. Thank you to all our backers. I'm excited about shipping you the Valve Amplifier in the coming weeks. For those that haven't backed yet there is still time- we have 9 days to go! Now's your chance to get your... (Read More)

New 3.5mm socket jacks have arrived

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Today my new 3.5mm socket jacks arrived by DHL. These will replace the existing plastic surface mount jacks. Although adequate, I was always looking for a socket that was a bit more up market, in keeping with the rest of the design. So here they are-... (Read More)

Frequency Response Curve

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Frequency Response for the Valve Amp is now posted at the bottom of the 'story' page. The results are very pleasing with a ruler flat response from 50 Hz to 17700 Hz.  (Read More)

Ideas from backers

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone who has backed this project. I've had some wonderful feedback and some really excellent suggestions. One backer asked if we could supply a Green amplifier- very definately! Our anodizers can supply a whole range of colors and... (Read More)

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