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The technicolor Stratus has a glossy, cerulean paint job with natural aluminum accoutrement and laser-engraved badging.Īsymmetry in the Stratus layout communicates a simple form-follows-function design philosophy.

Whereas Eddie Current’s catalog of “ apperati audiophili” evokes an almost Victorian laboratory vibe, Donald North Audio pushes the 2A3 into a candy-coated future. See The Studio on Eddie Current’s website! Donald North Audio – Stratus The sky-blue DNA Stratus Dimensions: 19″L x 14″W x 10.5H (with tubes).Hand-wired point to point signal circuit.

High-frequency AC on output tube heaters.

Interstage transformers eliminate capacitors in the signal path.

Cinemag output transformers with tertiary winding for lowest distortion.

417A / 5842Q driver (includes two 5842Q and two 6D22S tubes).

Parallel single-ended 2A3 output stage improves damping factor and power over single 2A3 amplifiers.

It’s a wonderfully cohesive visual statement without becoming overdone. The hefty enclosure is a great complement to the candle-like glow of the (four!) 2A3 heaters you could probably study a copy of the Necronomicon by the light of this amp. The Studio’s monolithic black-on-black style, control hieroglyphs, and subtle case details add up to an almost-sinister art deco feel. Most of Eddie Current’s amplifiers look like perfectly regular devices you’d find in your garage or basement…provided you are a uniquely progressive scientist intent on transanimating ghoulish sidekicks by way of high voltage electricity. Here are some great examples with a variety of aesthetic design influences! Eddie Current – Studio The slightly menacing Studio The gear we use is our interface with the music in some cases, even the gear itself rises to the level of an art. While the circuits themselves play an undeniable role in creating quality audio, visual design also has its place in a user’s overall experience and enjoyment. With the relatively modest power needed by most headphones, tube amplifiers have made a comeback to many audio enthusiasts’ desktops and audio racks. Vacuum tubes are as much about the sonics as they are about the aesthetics celebrate great visual design in tube amplification with this list of our favorites!