Snoopy8 Posted February 18, 2021 Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) We have a number of excellent amplifiers, preamps, made in Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when you look for your next amplifiers. This list came from ANZ made Hifi gear. Australian Custom Analogue Audio https://www.customanalogue.com/index.html amplifiers DEQX https://www.deqx.com/ digital preamp processor Dynavector https://www.dynavector.com.au amplifiers Elektra https://www.mcleans.info/collections/elektra (retailer website) amplifiers Elementi Audio https://elementiaudio.com/ speakers, amplifiers Halcro https://halcro.com amplifiers Heschl Audio Labs https://heschl.com.au dac-amplifiers Holton Audio https://holtonprecisionaudio.com amplifiers March Audio https://marchaudio.com amplifiers McChanson https://www.mcchanson.com amplifiers Nano Audio Technology https://nanoat.com/ amplifiers OAD Ultrafidelity https://www.oadultrafidelity.com/ amplifiers RedRoo https://www.redrookits.com/ amplifier kits Retro-Thermionic http://retro-thermionic.blogspot.com/ amplifiers Supratek http://www.supratek.com.au amplifiers Tube Sound Audio https://tubesoundaudio.com.au amplifiers Weston Acoustics https://westonacoustics.com.au amplifiers New Zealand Java Hi-Fi http://www.javahifi.com amplifiers KEA Audio http://www.keaaudio.com amplifiers Perreaux https://perreaux.com/ amplifiers Plinius Audio http://www.pliniusaudio.com amplifiers Stereo Coffee https://stereocoffee.wixsite.com/ldrpreamp preamp kit Viganoni & Viganoni http://www.viganoni.com amplifiers This listing has been compiled with lots of help from forum members. It is up to you to decide whether the products meet your requirements. I have not been paid to promote any of these organisations. Edited January 22 by Snoopy8 Updated 13 2 3
anandpkumar Posted February 19, 2021 Posted February 19, 2021 Great list. Know about half the names from the Australia list and a couple from the NZ one. Great to know that we have so many local options 1
Adey74 Posted February 19, 2021 Posted February 19, 2021 Agreed - just starting out and leaning towards local manufacturers. I'm sure we have many world class ones! And no need to ship heavy items halfway around the world. 1
Snoopy8 Posted October 15, 2021 Author Posted October 15, 2021 Thank you @pistachio. Have added RedRoo to this amplifier list as well as the larger all ANZ list...
MattyW Posted October 19, 2021 Posted October 19, 2021 If I were looking for a new amp for my main system, Aspen Amplifiers is top of my list. Only downside is the Alpha Nirvana is more powerful than I require. I need 10WPC max 2
Pigpen Posted November 4, 2021 Posted November 4, 2021 I notice Pure Audio’s website no longer works post Gary Morrison‘s passing - are they still in business? 1
Snoopy8 Posted November 4, 2021 Author Posted November 4, 2021 13 minutes ago, Pigpen said: I notice Pure Audio’s website no longer works post Gary Morrison‘s passing - are they still in business? Thank you. Have removed it from above list, and will also edit the main thread.
wadiman Posted August 10, 2023 Posted August 10, 2023 Snoopy - how about adding March Audio to the list? https://marchaudio.com/amplifiers/?v=6cc98ba2045f 2
Snoopy8 Posted August 10, 2023 Author Posted August 10, 2023 51 minutes ago, wadiman said: Snoopy - how about adding March Audio to the list? https://marchaudio.com/amplifiers/?v=6cc98ba2045f Well spotted! Was in main list, but not here! 1
stereodave Posted August 12, 2023 Posted August 12, 2023 OAD Ultrafidelity https://www.oadultrafidelity.com/ 3
bruc3 Posted August 21, 2023 Posted August 21, 2023 (edited) Quite a long list, didnt realise there were so many from Australia. Which ones do an OTL tube amp for high impedance headphones? I think McChanson does, but any others? Would love an Australian version of Bottlehead crack. Edited August 21, 2023 by bruc3 1
georgehifi Posted October 3, 2023 Posted October 3, 2023 (edited) Yes he has passed away last year (RIP Peter), but Peter Stein's ME (Modular Electronics) amps would have to be top of the audiophile list. Cheers George Edited October 3, 2023 by georgehifi 3 1
Robbiefest Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 On 12/8/2023 at 6:04 PM, stereodave said: OAD Ultrafidelity https://www.oadultrafidelity.com/ Saw OAD at 2023 hifi show melbourne. FABULOUS gear. I spent my first hour just listening to his lovely speakers and wonderful amp. 1
evil c Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 59 minutes ago, Robbiefest said: Saw OAD at 2023 hifi show melbourne. FABULOUS gear. I spent my first hour just listening to his lovely speakers and wonderful amp. Big fan also of the OAD gear, Jon de Sensi has been around the hifi industry for a long time- and still seems to be improving with his creations! The speakers were wonderful l thought.
Robbiefest Posted November 15, 2023 Posted November 15, 2023 39 minutes ago, evil c said: Big fan also of the OAD gear, Jon de Sensi has been around the hifi industry for a long time- and still seems to be improving with his creations! The speakers were wonderful l thought. I loved his amps too. Saw one of his amps being used in another room as well.
Peter 0 C Posted November 22, 2023 Posted November 22, 2023 On 19/02/2021 at 12:40 AM, Snoopy8 said: We have a number of excellent amplifiers, preamps, made in Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when you look for your next amplifiers. This list was derived from ANZ made Hifi gear. Australian Aspen Amplifiers http://www.aksaonline.com amplifiers Burson Audio https://www.bursonaudio.com amplifiers DEQX https://www.deqx.com/ digital preamp processor Dynavector https://www.dynavector.com.au amplifiers Elektra https://www.melbournehifi.com.au/collections/elektra (retailer website) amplifiers Elementi Audio https://elementiaudio.com/ speakers, amplifiers Falls Audio https://www.fallsaudio.com.au/ amplifiers Halcro https://halcro.com amplifiers Heschl Audio Labs https://heschl.com.au dac-amplifiers Holton Audio https://holtonprecisionaudio.com amplifiers March Audio https://marchaudio.com amplifiers McChanson https://www.mcchanson.com amplifiers Nano Audio Technology https://nanoat.com/ amplifiers OAD Ultrafidelity https://www.oadultrafidelity.com/ amplifiers Redgum Audio http://redgumaudio.com/ amplifiers RedRoo https://www.redrookits.com/ amplifier kits Retro-Thermionic http://retro-thermionic.blogspot.com/ amplifiers Supratek http://www.supratek.com.au amplifiers Tube Sound Audio https://tubesoundaudio.com.au amplifiers Weston Acoustics https://westonacoustics.com.au amplifiers New Zealand Java Hi-Fi http://www.javahifi.com amplifiers KEA Audio http://www.keaaudio.com amplifiers Perreaux https://perreaux.com/ amplifiers, speakers Plinius Audio http://www.pliniusaudio.com amplifiers Stereo Coffee https://stereocoffee.wixsite.com/ldrpreamp preamp kit Viganoni & Viganoni http://www.viganoni.com amplifiers Please note that this listing has been compiled with the help of SNA members to enable you to identify ANZ companies. It is up to you to decide whether the products meet your requirements. Other than being a customer of some products, I have no commercial association with these organisations.
Peter 0 C Posted November 22, 2023 Posted November 22, 2023 Of possible interest to Australian members are Ecofan valve amplifiers made by the late Murray Dick. If any are languishng and in need of repair I can provide the circuit diagrams and schematics. I have circuits and transformer data on the Ecofan Thermonic II, Audion 14, Superaudion Marks I, II, III, IV, V, VI and VII push-pull amps, Mark VIII single ended, Micro 10 SE, Triode 2000 SE, Triode 45 SE, Triode Triode 6A3 / PX4 / Type 45 SE, 'big bottle' OTL, Superaudion OTL-OCL Lab Ref, Superaudion Lab II OTL (these three use 6080 output tubes) power amps and some early 'All Triode' phono amps, Phono Equaliser II, Ten Tube Preamplifier and Ecofan Line Amplifiers (9 pin and octal socket). I also have circuits for his Bufferzone and Boost It and various preamp power supplies.
GeorgeV Posted February 6, 2024 Posted February 6, 2024 Thank you for this list. I didn’t realise there are that many Australian and NZ manufacturers. 1
Robbiefest Posted February 6, 2024 Posted February 6, 2024 Bought first gen OAD gear last week. Just trialing the power amp at the moment and will connect the preamp possibly tonight. 1
Ian McP Posted February 6, 2024 Posted February 6, 2024 On 23/11/2023 at 7:44 AM, Peter 0 C said: Of possible interest to Australian members are Ecofan valve amplifiers made by the late Murray Dick. If any are languishng and in need of repair I can provide the circuit diagrams and schematics. I have circuits and transformer data on the Ecofan Thermonic II, Audion 14, Superaudion Marks I, II, III, IV, V, VI and VII push-pull amps, Mark VIII single ended, Micro 10 SE, Triode 2000 SE, Triode 45 SE, Triode Triode 6A3 / PX4 / Type 45 SE, 'big bottle' OTL, Superaudion OTL-OCL Lab Ref, Superaudion Lab II OTL (these three use 6080 output tubes) power amps and some early 'All Triode' phono amps, Phono Equaliser II, Ten Tube Preamplifier and Ecofan Line Amplifiers (9 pin and octal socket). I also have circuits for his Bufferzone and Boost It and various preamp power supplies. found a review of the 6A3 SE amp and pre amp http://www.adventuresinhifiaudio.com/17/03/2010/listening-rooms/ and a thread here
Warren M. Posted May 11, 2024 Posted May 11, 2024 Although he uses Chinese valve amps as the starting point for his hybrid amps to save you money, Joe Rasmussen's JLTi "Beyond Triode" hybrid integrated/power amps, are rebuilt from the ground up in south-west Sydney. They are among the most musical amps you will ever experience. Check out Joe's website, and if you can, go to his studio for a listen. https://www.customanalogue.com/ 2
Robbiefest Posted May 11, 2024 Posted May 11, 2024 1 hour ago, Warren M. said: Although he uses Chinese valve amps as the starting point for his hybrid amps to save you money, Joe Rasmussen's JLTi "Beyond Triode" hybrid integrated/power amps, are rebuilt from the ground up in south-west Sydney. They are among the most musical amps you will ever experience. Check out Joe's website, and if you can, go to his studio for a listen. https://www.customanalogue.com/ I don't think he's updates his website in years. I've heard his setup and can't say it really moved me.
Warren M. Posted May 13, 2024 Posted May 13, 2024 On 11/05/2024 at 11:13 AM, Warren M. said: Although he uses Chinese valve amps as the starting point for his hybrid amps to save you money, Joe Rasmussen's JLTi "Beyond Triode" hybrid integrated/power amps, are rebuilt from the ground up in south-west Sydney. They are among the most musical amps you will ever experience. Check out Joe's website, and if you can, go to his studio for a listen. https://www.customanalogue.com/ On 11/05/2024 at 12:16 PM, Robbiefest said: I don't think he's updates his website in years. I've heard his setup and can't say it really moved me. When did you listen to it? Sound-wise it is pretty well unrecognisable compared to a few years ago. Did he have his Garrard 401 turntable at the time? The amp is now a hybrid, with a solid state front end powering the valve backend. That's only from just before Covid. I think it is extraordinary. Yes, the website is appallingly presented, but it nevertheless has a wealth of new material if you can dredge through to find it. A couple of hours in his studio is well worth the time, in my opinion.
Snoopy8 Posted May 13, 2024 Author Posted May 13, 2024 On 11/05/2024 at 11:13 AM, Warren M. said: Although he uses Chinese valve amps as the starting point for his hybrid amps to save you money, Joe Rasmussen's JLTi "Beyond Triode" hybrid integrated/power amps, are rebuilt from the ground up in south-west Sydney. They are among the most musical amps you will ever experience. Check out Joe's website, and if you can, go to his studio for a listen. https://www.customanalogue.com/ Thank you. Added to list...
Robbiefest Posted May 13, 2024 Posted May 13, 2024 3 hours ago, Warren M. said: When did you listen to it? Sound-wise it is pretty well unrecognisable compared to a few years ago. Did he have his Garrard 401 turntable at the time? The amp is now a hybrid, with a solid state front end powering the valve backend. That's only from just before Covid. I think it is extraordinary. Yes, the website is appallingly presented, but it nevertheless has a wealth of new material if you can dredge through to find it. A couple of hours in his studio is well worth the time, in my opinion. It would have been at least 4 years ago I reckon. Was definately pre covid. I took my Oppo there to be slightly modified. He did a nice job on that, plus i purchased a couple of his interconnects which are also quite good. VERY good value for money I must say and they're not too far away from sounding like my Audioquest Colorados. Mind you've I've passed the interconnects on to a mate, and kept the audioquest in the system. When I heard my oppo through his current system, I thought, well technically it may be all good, but it's not sounding very musical to me. The speakers he'd built looked fantastic I must say.
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