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    Low Heat Phonostage

    It is a new unit and like Allnic Korean site and Kevalin Audio - our sites tend to lag in information. This is part of why there is a Allnic supported WBF forum. Speak with Paul, the performance and pricing - I was impressed.
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    Low Heat Phonostage

    Sutherland Engineering (my previous post spelling was in error).
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    Low Heat Phonostage

    Dos Locos by Ron Sutherlund - One of my favorite. Paul Hovenga of ManyMoons Audio is a good dealer for them. paulhovenga@manymoonsaudio.com PM for his phone number if you need it.
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    ALLNIC AUDIO’S H-10000 OTL/OCL SIGNATURE PHONO-STAGE PREAMPLIFIER - ANNOUNCEMENT!

    Announcing another remarkable Allnic achievement! ALLNIC AUDIO’S H-10000 OTL/OCL SIGNATURE PHONO-STAGE PREAMPLIFIER Kevalin Audio is pleased to announce the worldwide availability of the new flagship Allnic H-10000 OTL/OCL Signature Phono-stage. An OTL/OCL (Output Transformer-Less/Output...
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    Welcoming into 2024 is the new Allnic HPA-10,000 OTL/OCL Headphone Amplifier, winning the coveted Audiokeys Reviews DIAMOND AWARD!

    There is now just the L-10,000 'Signature'—an entirely different amplifier than the L-10,000. We will have more about this in an upcoming announcement. The chassis is the same design. Regarding the 'Signature', I know owners in Europe and Asia are already enjoying theirs. Four are being built...
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    Announcing the D-10,000 OTL/OCL DAC - an industry first!

    There are .pdf of HiFi+ 2023 review and a later recap of Allnic D-10,000 otl/ocl dac along with links to all professional reviews of Allnic’s currently manufactured models here: https://www.kevalinaudio.com/allnicreviewcurrentlist Attached is another mention in their 25th anniversary published...
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    Waversa Systems Current Production Line: A Central and Current List of Published Reviews

    A new YouTube evaluation of Waversa HDMI EXT-2 by Texas Audio Club: WBF has an international readership, and Kevalin Audio only sells to the USA. Don't hesitate to contact me for the Canadian dealer for those who reside there. All other dealers worldwide: Waversa Dealers Worldwide
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    Allnic's AUT-8000 Step UP Transformer now with variable impedance loading!

    Here is a recent favorable review of the H-7000 with the Silver wound permalloy SUT, effectively an integrated AUT-8000 https://www.audiokeyreviews.com/the-reviews/allnic-h7000-phonopreamplifier
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    Waversa Systems Current Production Line: A Central and Current List of Published Reviews

    Feb 6th 2024 new review is out from HiFi+ regarding Waversa's multi-component approach to digital streaming. https://hifiplus.com/articles/waversa-systems-a-streaming-solution/?goal=0_ff6dfd0295-6a4bc80bd3-162105521&mc_cid=6a4bc80bd3&mc_eid=9f362dd2af Two points to note from the above...
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    Anyone seriously audition a phono stage with selectable EQ Curves and decide against it? Anyone not using this feature in theirs?

    RIAA - the contact mechanism is a physical volume switch implemented in a different application. Rotate the dial several times to clear dust and oxidation; the issue should resolve.
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    Welcoming into 2024 is the new Allnic HPA-10,000 OTL/OCL Headphone Amplifier, winning the coveted Audiokeys Reviews DIAMOND AWARD!

    This piece is very well designed and has quite a powerful HPA at 10W, the same power as the L-10,000 OTL/OCL. All five outputs are active, and the unit has no issue driving amplifiers and simultaneously more than one headphone. Allnic states that all five outputs could be driven...
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    Allnic 2024 Announcements - L-7000 preamp will be discontinued.

    NOTICE! The Allnic FLAGSHIP and, in my opinion, the best-performing piece of equipment KS has ever designed will be discontinued! The H-8000 DHT circuit is dead quiet when optimized and is stunning! Allnic has secured enough tubes to support current owners for the foreseeable future. This...
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    Welcoming into 2024 is the new Allnic HPA-10,000 OTL/OCL Headphone Amplifier, winning the coveted Audiokeys Reviews DIAMOND AWARD!

    Announcing the new HPA-10,000 OTL/OCL Headphone Amplifier AND linestage preamp! Twice the power as the original OTL/OCL amplifier by Allnic, the HPA-5000xl and featuring the coveted 61-step Constant Impedance Attenuator. Its preservation of soundstage and dynamics across a large volume range...
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    Push-Pull or Single-Ended Triode? YOUR EARS, YOUR MUSIC, YOUR CHOICE!

    They once made a singular tube version of this model - a truely powerful SET! If I were to invest in this design, that is the amp I would purchase. One needs to consider the tube it uses risks becoming extinct.
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    Push-Pull or Single-Ended Triode? YOUR EARS, YOUR MUSIC, YOUR CHOICE!

    I only know of two sets in N. America. One is often up for sale over the years and is currently for sale on Audiogon. The tube is very very delicate - I have heard of failures from shipping. Is Kron even willing to manufacture the tubes?

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