[paradoxper]

I wonder, could the Airmid be used as a pre-amp to the CFA3?

Sure. I'd likely request he build around an RK50 in that case though.

 

[Monsterzero]

I wonder, could the Airmid be used as a pre-amp to the CFA3?

I will let Keenan answer that officially, but in its current configuration there are no output jacks. There is only a pair of RCA inputs and a power cable socket in the rear.

 

[raindownthunda]

The Airmid review is live.

Thanks for the fantastic review @Monsterzero! Seems like the VO was a hit with the Airmid due to the better staging/imaging. Do you think you prefer the VO on the Airmid over the VC?

 

[Monsterzero]

Thanks for the fantastic review @Monsterzero! Seems like the VO was a hit with the Airmid due to the better staging/imaging. Do you think you prefer the VO on the Airmid over the VC?

I would say I prefer the VO more than the VC on the Airmid. Another one of the traits I failed to mention in the review was the airiness of the Airmid, which accentuates an already strong trait of the VO. Its simply a brilliant pairing.

With the VC, I prefer to enhance the dynamics of it, and due to the fact that I can insert a six pack of 6bx7s into my GOTL, the Airmid simply cant replicate that sonic bombardment. Its important to stress though that the Airmid slams just as hard, if not harder than the GOTL when using identical tube rolls.

I was listening to my Sennheiser HD250 ( my fav non-ZMF headphone) while spending time in my psy trance folder, and the Airmid/HD250 combo was great, in fact id say the Airmid had slighty better sub bass control vs. GOTL, where the HD250 can sound a bit flabby on occasion.

 

[whirlwind]

The Airmid review is live.

Nice job as always MZ.

 

[L0rdGwyn]

The Airmid review is live.

Thanks for the review @Monsterzero , very well done. RIP my free time? I guess we'll see lol.

@jaboki sorry at this time no pre-outs are being offered on the amp. If you are looking for a tube input to your CFA3, you'd probably be better served using something that outputs a line level voltage, like a DAC with tube output stage / buffer.

 

[SonicTrance]

Congrats on Airmid @L0rdGwyn ! Looks really good and I bet it sounds great as well!

 

[L0rdGwyn]

Congrats on Airmid @L0rdGwyn ! Looks really good and I bet it sounds great as well!

Thanks @SonicTrance , much appreciated

 

[L0rdGwyn]

I've included a link to the Airmid information post in my signature.

BTW @Monsterzero , last night I woke up at 1AM, couldn't fall back asleep, then saw your review, then REALLY couldn't sleep, now I'm running on fumes and I blame you LOL.

 

[Zachik]

BTW @Monsterzero , last night I woke up at 1AM, couldn't fall back asleep, then saw your review, then REALLY couldn't sleep, now I'm running on fumes and I blame you LOL.

Always blame @Monsterzero - cannot go wrong with this strategy!

 

[L0rdGwyn]

Not good for much that requires physical effort today, so I am working on the chassis for @zach915m 's 45 amp. Done in CAD software so I don't have to move

For inspiration, I dragged the prototype out of my basement and to my desk upstairs. 45s lost in a sea of alligator clips.



Layout for this amp is a challenge, a lot to fit in the box.

I can say at least that the front panel is done, will look like so - knob center, panel meters, RCA inputs will be on the front panel (left), TRS jack (right).



We'll see how far I get today. Will be building a DAC tomorrow. Once that is done along with the 45 amp, can focus entirely on Airmid.

 

[triod750]

Once that is done along with the 45 amp, can focus entirely on 50 Airmid.

 

[Zachik]

RCA inputs will be on the front panel (left)

Zach's request or your design choice? Just curious...

 

[L0rdGwyn]

Zach's request or your design choice? Just curious...

My design choice, but of course I ran it by him first. All part of a low-noise layout.

 

[zach915m]

Not good for much that requires physical effort today, so I am working on the chassis for @zach915m 's 45 amp. Done in CAD software so I don't have to move

For inspiration, I dragged the prototype out of my basement and to my desk upstairs. 45s lost in a sea of alligator clips.



Layout for this amp is a challenge, a lot to fit in the box.

I can say at least that the front panel is done, will look like so - knob center, panel meters, RCA inputs will be on the front panel (left), TRS jack (right).



We'll see how far I get today. Will be building a DAC tomorrow. Once that is done along with the 45 amp, can focus entirely on Airmid.

My design choice, but of course I ran it by him first. All part of a low-noise layout.

I'm fine with a huge chassis if that's what the design calls for ahhahah!

RCA on front panel fine with me if it makes the sonics optimized! Already seems to be a good conversation starter