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Low Level Details in Output Transformers

Updated March 2, 2024 | Published March 6, 2021 by M

The possibly unexpected importance of extreme detail in musical excellence. Research paper from Menno van der Veen, 122nd AES in Vienna, Austria, May 2007 ( PDF, archive ) — Summarily paraphrased: Failing to accurately transfer fine details at low levels, traditional audio output transformers nonlinearly mask the naturalness and purity of music played through them. SOURCE … Read more

Tubes vs Transformers – What good tube “tone” looks like

Published March 6, 2021 by M

Metal and wire is just metal and wire. The real sonic magic comes from the tubes. GAGA gets all that metal out of their way. An examination into the esoterica shrouding audio output transformers, tubes and “tone”, or the various unpleasant effects of bulky metal on faithful, musical amplification. Whereas traditional output transformers – homogenizing … Read more

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