New Products in the Works

  • Turntable Motor Power Supply Kit – This kit has been delayed by a redesign.  The changes were motivated by my dedicated beta testers who made a number of suggestions that made sense to me, but will require the use of a different enclosure, and therefore, a PC board redesign )+: .

Lundahl Transformers With Silver Wire Available

Per Lundahl has recently invested in high purity silver wire for winding select Lundahl transformers.  The LL1931, LL1933, LL1941, and LL1943 MC input transformers are all available from stock with silver wire, denoted by the sensible suffix “Ag” in the part name.  Several other transformers can also be ordered with silver wire coils, including the LL1660.  Inquire for prices, but please sit down before asking.

You can read my thoughts on the impressive improvements wrought by silver in the LL1931 here:  http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/KandK/messages/9069.html.

A full range of Lundahl audiophile C-core transformers are available manufactured with iron amorphous core materials.

The sonic benefits of this material used in many applications are substantial. You can choose more traditional silicon iron core transformers for your designs and get started at an attractive price. When you have the desire for a greater level of sonic refinement, the amorphous iron core versions can be substituted in your design with minimal revoicing. If you have no further use for the original silicon iron transformers and they are in good condition, K&K Audio will credit 60% of their current retail price towards your next purchase (subject to testing and inspection of the used transformers/chokes). Alternatively, you can resell them yourself using the K&K Audio AudioAsylum forum to advertise them.

K&K Audio imports and sells Lundahl audio transformers to Do-It-Yourselfers. We also sell high-end audio kits that incorporate Lundahl Transformers.

Enjoy the sonic benefits of transformer-coupled high-end audio electronics. Ever wonder why the old recordings from the 50s and 60s sound so good? Well, one of the reasons for this is the presence of transformers in the signal chain between the microphone and the recorder. While it is popular “market-speak” to talk about the excessive phase shift and limited bandwidth of transformers, the ears tell a different story. Lundahl transformers are world famous in the pro audio business for their quality. They are used in high-end microphones, microphone preamps, and mixers. They convey the full harmonic structure of music to the listener.

As a DIY builder, you now have access to Lundahl quality for your own designs.

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Products

We sell the full line of Lundahl transformers suitable for the construction of high-end audio preamplifiers and amplifiers. In addition, we offer simple kits for audio building blocks, such as MC phono amplification and plate or cathode current sources. We can assist you with your design and suggest alternatives to meet your amplification needs. K&K Audio will be publishing some sample designs in the coming months to illustrate the application of Lundahl transformers in amplifiers and preamplifiers.

The K&K Audio kits have been developed to provide building blocks for DIYaudio projects. They are designed to work together with Lundahl transformers, allowing DIYers to construct state-of-the-art audio equipment. They vary in complexity, but always include detailed instructions to make construction straightforward. The upscale components used in K&K Audio kits have been selected for the best sound/cost ratio.

Notice:

After 20+ years as the US distributor of Lundahl transformers, I have decided to retire to focus my time on enjoying life with my family.

Effective immediately, please contact Holger Schaarsmidt at erhardaudio@gmail.com for any transformer order inquiries.
 
It has been my pleasure getting to know all the great customers over the years!  I will miss you all.
Kevin 

Services

We design and manufacture custom high-end consumer and professional audio equipment to your specifications. Of course, we employ vacuum tubes and transformers in our designs, because we believe these to provide the best, most musically satisfying performance. However, we are also not blind to the advantages offered, in some applications, by solid state devices, and use these where they are sonically warranted. Our particular point of view is aligned with the “tubes as accurate, musically satisfying amplifying devices” way of thinking, rather than the “tubes used to warm up cold digital sound” philosophy.

Please contact us for any questions.