Hand Crafted sound
With over 20 years of working alongside Dennis Had at Cary Audio Design and Inspire Audio, I’ve created the Straitwire SW-1, a hand built, single-ended Class A tube amplifier powered by 12BH7/E182CC/7119/E80CC or ECC99 tubes. Designed for audiophiles, the SW-1 delivers rich warmth, pristine clarity, and a breathtaking soundstage, offering an unrivaled listening experience. Discover the soul of music with this handcrafted masterpiece.
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Technical Specifications The Straitwire SW-1 is meticulously engineered for headphone listening, housed in a durable powder-coated chassis (custom colors available). Its single-ended Class A design delivers 0.75 to 1.2 watts of pure power, ensuring unparalleled audio fidelity across all headphone types. Key features include:
Tube Rolling Flexibility: Choose 12BH7/E182CC/7119/E80CC tubes (new production or NOS) for warm, lush tones or ECC99 tubes (new production) for enhanced power and dynamic detail, allowing audiophiles to tailor the sound signature.
Universal Headphone Compatibility: Drives all headphone types, including high-impedance, planar magnetic, and low-impedance models, for a seamless listening experience.
Ultra-Quiet Operation: Delivers a pristine, noise-free soundstage, ensuring every detail shines with exceptional clarity.
Custom-Wound Transformers and Choke: Feature a heavy-duty power transformer alongside custom-wound output transformers and choke, ensuring superior signal purity, dynamic response, and reliable performance.
Gold-Plated Tube Sockets and RCA Jacks: Maximize conductivity and durability for flawless audio transmission.
Audio-Grade Capacitors and Resistors: Meticulously selected for sonic excellence, enhancing precision and musicality
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