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Joule-Electra Destiny mono blocks, Opinions?
I seldom recommend that someone buy our OTL unless they have air conditioning. The Atmosphere amps are less expensive and have a large cult following. They are very reliable so it helps give OTLs a repretation.People who buy our amps are looking f... 
joule electra vs. atma-sphere any input?
The Joule Electra OTl's are also available wired for balanced operation.Jud Barber - Joule Electra 
I need help choosing my next tube preamp.
The Joule Electra LA-150 has been upgraded to the MII version and no longer used any Russian tubes. The gain tubes and follower tubes are now 6350's which have been in the Joule lineup for over 10 years.The result is a much more fleshed out and mu... 
Information for Joule Electra LA100 Mark III
The original LA-150's can be upgraded to the MII but the hand ful of LA-100's that were converted to the 150 topology cannot. There is not enough room on the signal board to accomodate the extra tube.Jud Barber - Joule Electra 
Information for Joule Electra LA100 Mark III
The MKII version of the LA-150 has a richer more musical sound than the earlier versions. The gain stage uses all 6350's (no more Rusian tubes)but otherwise is identical in topology to the original 150.Jud Barber - Joule Electra 
VPI periphery record ring for VPI Scoutmaster
This mod transforms the Scout to a world class playback machine.I simply love it and by the way I no longer use the standard record clamp - thats redundant!Jud Barber 
zobal networks ?
A zobel for a particular speaker is a basic part of the design of the crossover - the single most difficult part of loud speaker design! Dunlevy has forgotton more about crossover design than most designers will ever know, let alone the rest of us...