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I became interested in audio at a very young age because I liked different types of music very much. When looking for an excellent audio reproduction chain it became very difficult to find the products that fitted my wishes and requirements. Because of the budget or specific components desired, there was only one solution: Do-It-Yourself (DIY).

I started this hobby about thirty years ago. By then, I had analysed several constructions and learned that the main reasons for bad sounding systems were the high complexity of electronics. Other reasons I often came across were the mediocre quality of electronic components and the neglect of several details such as vibration, materials involved, magnetism and distortion spectrum.

During those years the magazines "l'Audiophile", "Wireless World" and several articles written by Jacques Mahul, Jean Hiraga, Siegfried Linkwitz, L.J.S. Bradbury, Roy F. Allison influenced me greatly.

Then, as a 23 year-old I designed and built my first set of electronics: a Preamplifier, an Active Crossover and a FET Class A Power Amplifier.

Today, making or tweaking any possible audio component gives me more satisfaction than simply buying the equipment. I think, audio is one of the world?s best hobbies - even for professionals.

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