 The Tetra Sans PS uses two tube-based gain stages with a passive equalization network in between. The gain stage's topology is the Constant-Current-Draw Amplifier [CCDA], whose low distortion, fairly high gain, and low output impedance are desirable attributes in a phono preamp. The CCDA is a compound circuit that holds a grounded-cathode amplifier directly cascaded into a cathode follower. So what; what's so special about this obvious pairing? Its special status lies in the details. |  New LV-Regulator
The LV-Regulator is an audio-grade low-voltage regulator that uses a simple RC filter (1 ohm & 10kµF) as a pre-filter before the LDO regulator and holds bypass capacitors for all the electrolytic capacitors and a 4.7µF/400V polypropylene shunting capacitor at the output. Perfect replacing the cheap switcher wallwart that came with your external DAC or Squeezebox Duet or Touch. |