Greetings denizens of The Art of Sound!

I'm very pleased to introduce the JAVA LDR passive pre-amp, which has just launched on Kickstarter.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...-pre-amplifier



The JAVA is available in three strengths to suit the differing needs of the discerning audiophile:

JAVA Single Shot

  • 3 x pairs of unbalanced (RCA) inputs
  • 1 x pair of unbalanced (RCA) outputs


JAVA Double Shot

  • 5 x pairs of unbalanced (RCA) inputs
  • 2 x pairs of unbalanced (RCA) outputs
  • Remote volume control
  • High quality headphone output


JAVA Triple Shot

  • 3 x pairs of unbalanced (RCA) inputs
  • 2 x pairs of balanced (XLR) inputs
  • 1 x pair of unbalanced (RCA) outputs
  • 1 x pair of balanced (XLR) inputs
  • Remote volume control
  • High-quality headphone output


Developed exclusively for the JAVA by Chris Daly, the unique JAVA circuit and LDR control board are significant developments of those found in Chris’s original Stereo Coffee kit, which I know has garnered some favourable comments and interest on AoS. Chris's original Stereo Coffee kits are very highly regarded (and for good reason), but the JAVA circuit takes sound quality to another level again, as well as adding additional features such as a switchable 110-240 V 50Hz / 60Hz power supply, up to 5 x inputs and 2 x outputs, quality Neutrik connectors, a vibration-damped circuit board and feet, remote volume control and a high-quality headphone stage.



Featuring a mixture of premium materials and with an organic, almost sculptural aesthetic, the JAVA is housed in exquisite luxury birch ply casework, with all models featuring a sumptuous copper JAVA logo inlay. Taking its cues from the mid-century design movement and inspiration from hi-fi’s golden age in the 1950's – 1960's, the JAVA is a piece of audio furniture to covet — one that would sit comfortably in the pages of the finest home interior magazines. The 4mm acrylic front panel is available in one of three high-gloss colours - there's even a numbered 'Founder's Edition' with a 4mm solid copper fascia (limited to only 10 units worldwide).



In sound quality, construction and looks, The JAVA is an 'end-game' pre-amp available at a real world price - even more so with our special Kickstarter earlybird pricing, with savings of up to $1000 off the RRP.

You can read more about the JAVA here.



I'm genuinely interested to get some feedback from AoSers and and would love to hear from you. What do you think of the JAVA design? The features? The pricing? Any technical questions? All feedback welcome -- either here or in the Kickstarter comments section.

Thanks for your interest!

Martin Bell
Founder, JAVA Hi-Fi
www.javahifi.com
E: martin@javahifi.com