Differential Silver 10Y Linestage and EC8020 Phono in Classic Portrait Chassis

Hi!

After introduction of my new chassis style in the Conpactron, Heritage and Intrepid product lines I am often asked what about the classic chassis style? Of course these are still being built on request. As was the case with these recently finished line and phono stages.

An all silver differential 10Y linestage :

Which is accompanied by a match hing all silver differential EC8020 phono:

Both ready to ship to their new owner.

Both finished with graphite grey transformer covers on silver metal plates in smoked eucalyptus frames.

This combo contains a total of 36 silver wound transformers and coils.

All finished and tested and about to ship to their new home.

Best regards

Thomas

10Y Line Preamplifier in the New Chassis - Part 4

Hi!

The 10Y line preamplifier in the new chassis style is finished.

Both the power supply and preamp are fully assembled and completed with the wooden side panels.

Also full tested and ready to ship to their new owner.

Different finishes can be done on this version. Like different color side panels, side panels in metal and also different color anodisations.

Some close up pictures.

The power supply has a removable lid on the top to access the rectifier tubes.

Different feet are available, besides the stainless steel cones. The feet are exchangeable by the user.

The units can be placed side by side or stacked.

This preamp has 3 RCA inputs and one balanced input. The number of inputs can be chosen freely.

Both RCA and XLR outputs are standard as in all 10Y line stages.

If you want me to build a 10Y line preamp or anything else for you, send an email.

Best regards

Thomas

10Y Line Preamplifier in the New Chassis - Part 2

Hi!

The assembly of the new line stage is in progress. Here a sneak preview

The side panels are still missing but this gives an impression of the final look:

The assembly is almost complete:

A few more steps and the first test run can be done. Stay tuned.

Best regards

Thomas

10Y Line Preamplifier in the New Chassis - Part 1

Hi!

After introduction of the Compactron Preamplifier Series, I decided to also offer the 10Y line stage and D3a phono stage in  this new design as an alternative to the portrait chassis style.

Today the chassis parts for a 10Y line preamplifier arrived. I did already build a D3a in the new design but not with the final quality of the metal plates. I have evaluated 5 different suppliers until I was happy with the quality.

Front plates for the preamplifier and the power supply.

The back plates:

While front and backplates are finished with a brushed aluminum surface, The top plates are done with a sandblasted surface:

The signal tubes have to be on top of the chassis since they're eis not enough room inside. The power supply tubes are all inside and accessible through a hatch on the top.

My name is embossed into the top plates.

Since the edges of front and backplates are fully visible they too had to be finished in a perfect surface:

The bottom plates can take different types of feet and has ventilation holes underneath the tubes.

Stay tuned for updates as the assembly of this new line stage progresses.

Best regards

Thomas