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Seungyun Lee

Seungyun Lee

The Son of Zen was very interesting amplifier and has a lot of attractions for me. Especially, I liked pure… More...
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Pete

Pete

Schematic: Same as published by Nelson Pass with the exception of different MOSFETS a 50V rail instead of 24V, and… More...

Balanced Zen Line Stage — Nelson Pass / 1997

The popularity of the Zen projects points out the interest in very simple linear circuits. They are intended to fuel that interest. The Zen, Bride of Zen, and Son of Zen have been explorations in how much objective and subjective performance can be achieved with a single gain stage. This extreme simplicity has an aesthetic appeal, which speaks to the purist in audiophiles, and the presumption that simple circuits sound better. At least one "objectivist" has complained (objected?) that the Zen projects do not measure up compared with more sophisticated and complex amplifiers. This is mostly true, but beside the… More...

Amp Camp Project — Pass DIY / 2016

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