Marsland

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Old resistor measures 68k in stead of 47k! #vox #electronics https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr1PvVXKl2N/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Inductor on 1960's VOX AC30 top boost amplifier. Original transformers still in place! #vox #tubeamps #tubeamp #guitaramps #vintageguitaramps https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr0Sg30qCq-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Directly heated triodes (DHT) are famous for their lively sound, especially in single ended amplifiers. #300b #singleended #dht #tubeamps #tubeamplifier #point2point #marsamps #diytubeamp #diytube #stereophile #handwired #stereotubeamp #madeinsouthafrica https://www.instagram.com/p/CrIXzltKDNn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Does a VU meter improve your music appreciation? https://www.instagram.com/p/CrAw9hjKLaE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Mars line level preamp in the making. #tubeamps #tubeamplifier #marsamps #madeinsouthafrica #tube #stereophile https://www.instagram.com/p/CqpiVxfKO7W/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The SRPP circuit lends itself to wonderful simple point to point wiring. #807 #tubeamps #tubeamplifier #point2point #marsamps #diytubeamp #diytube #madeinsouthafrica https://www.instagram.com/p/CqnNa13Ka1q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Mars Sweet 16 # 3 about to be shipped. #807 #tubeamps #tubeamplifier #point2point #marsamps #diytubeamp #diytube #stereophile #handwired #stereotubeamp #madeinsouthafrica https://www.instagram.com/p/CqnJwdmKGSJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Marantz, designed in USA, produced in Japan. #marantzvintage #marantzaudio #marantz #vintageamplifier https://www.instagram.com/p/CqSuxkUKo0E/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Mars Companion being crated. #kt88 #6sn7 #ef86 #tubeamps #tubeamplifier #point2point #marsamps #diytubeamp #diytube #stereophile #handwired #stereotubeamp #madeinsouthafrica https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpc15GcqGrj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Single ended output transformers are magnetically insulated from their mounting frames by inserting carton gaskets. #807 #tubeamps #tubeamplifier #point2point #marsamps #diytubeamp #diytube #stereophile #handwired #stereotubeamp #madeinsouthafrica https://www.instagram.com/p/CpSis5SKc_c/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Mars Companion made in South Africa. Support local quality products and improve your music listening experience at the same time. #kt88 #6sn7 #ef86 #tubeamps #tubeamplifier #point2point #marsamps #diytubeamp #diytube #stereophile #handwired #stereotubeamp #pushpull #madeinsouthafrica https://www.instagram.com/p/CpKQm4Dqaub/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Leaky oil capacitor being replaced with reliable polyester capacitor of same value. These aged coupling caps are frequently the reason for vintage amplifiers being unreliable. #sansuivintage #marsamps #tubeamps #stereotubeamp https://www.instagram.com/p/CpCjBpAq4an/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Mars "Sweet 16" single ended 807 stereo tube amplifier. 16 watts of music power from two tetrode with 12% local cathode feedback. 420V on the plates. Tube sockets and top caps were upgraded. #807 #tubeamps #tubeamplifier #point2point #marsamps #diytubeamp #diytube #stereophile #handwired #stereotubeamp #madeinsouthafrica https://www.instagram.com/p/Co9mXNZK4Iw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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M6 laminations ready to be stacked. The iron in M6 has been annealed to orient the crystals in the same direction as the magnetic lines, allowing higher flux before saturating. Mo' powa'! #807 #tubeamps #tubeamplifier #point2point #marsamps #diytubeamp #diytube #stereophile #handwired #stereotubeamp #madeinsouthafrica https://www.instagram.com/p/ComvmULqLvx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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PYE Jewel Box radio in for restoration. #pye #vintageradio https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVBEyTqss9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Mars Companion Integrated vacuum tube stereo amplifier. 100 watts of music when connected to your favorite loudspeakers. 3 selectable stereo line level inputs; ideal for DAC or streamer. Current production KT88 output tubes. 6SN7GT phase inverter/drivers. EF86 pentode input stage. Hear your music how it should sound. 420mm wide. Weight 38 kg. https://www.instagram.com/p/CoNQbg1KKrl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=