Niteshade Audio: Custom electronic architecture, old school quality.
The very best in tube audio is here!
Our information compendium stretches back to the 1920’s. Research and development time is divided into learning what was successful back in the pioneering days as well as what is being done right now.
Circuit architecture has to resemble the definitive properties of the primary component being used, which in this case are tubes. That means a tube amplifier cannot be designed anything like a transistor amplifier. Going further, a circuit should not be designed to make tubes operate in less than optimal conditions. All Niteshade Audio tube gear is developed to use tubes within ideal parameters and situations. Performance and reliability are steeply improved over designs that do not abide by this engineering fundamental.
Niteshade Audio’s circuit architecture centers on modern, efficient designs that promote clean signal paths by taking full advantage of a tube’s performance potential. All design work is in-house and tailored to the customer’s needs. We do this while maintaining some of the best prices in the audio industry. How often can you speak to the designer, who is also the company owner?
Tube audio wives tales: Throw away all preconceived notions of tube audio. Our skills enable circuits to be planned that will perfectly match what you have in mind for a perfect amplifier and/or preamplifier. No more guessing! We understand the ingredients required to enable a specific tone quality or level of performance.
Tools of the trade: Each and every upgrade offered, specific tubes, circuits, transformers and various other components are considered tools. You will hear me at various times suggest that one component (like a tube) is not necessarily better than another. This goes for upgrades as well. The best amplifier or preamplifier for your purpose will require specific ingredients. Upgrades and options are put in place specifically for tailoring.
Components: Many of our components are made in the USA! Parson’s of Rome, NY produces some of our enclosures while Delnoro Furniture in Fort Plain, NY makes all our wood products. The transformers we use are USA made as well. All construction and design work is completed right here at Niteshade Audio in Rome, NY.
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www.nsaudio.us
