Vedom Discrete Opamps
Ultra-low noise, high slew-rate discrete operational amplifiers. Engineered to unlock your dac, preamplifier and headamp full potential for a vast, open soundstage, ultra-low distortion, and natural warmth.
Sonic Profile Comparison
Select a standard monolithic op-amp to analyze how Vedom's discrete Class-A design compares across critical audio parameters. Profiles are based on aggregated listening evaluations and feedback from experienced, long-standing listeners and industry professionals.
Vedom Nova vs. NE5534
NE5534 is an iconic bipolar single op-amp used in tens of thousands of mixing consoles and vintage gear. It's pretty good considering its age, but it is narrow and two-dimensional sounding when compared to our Class-A design. Vedom is far more spacious, detailed, and tight in the bass.
Acoustic Hardware Shop
Direct drop-in upgrades for your existing operational amplifier sockets.
Vedom Nova Dual Discrete Opamp
Vedom Apex Discrete Opamp
Why Discrete Circuits Beat Monolithic Silicon Chips
Mass Production vs. Uncompromising Engineering
Normal IC op amps (NE5532, OPA series, etc.) are intended for industrial use in large quantities – from washing machines to medical devices. They are optimized in terms of size and price. Discrete op amps were never made for microwave frequencies. Our op amp has been designed from scratch for high fidelity audio. Each transistor, resistor, and capacitor has been chosen and placed with one thing in mind: perfect sound quality.
Pure Class-A Power (Forget About Distortion)
Due to the minute size of the silicon packaging on these chips, the older generation heats up very quickly. In order to cope, they have to operate in power saving mode (Class B or AB), thus causing you to have minute amounts of crossover distortion in your music. With our discrete circuits having the space and capability of running in pure Class-A, there is no crossover distortion at all – pure velvety tone.
Dynamic Range Uncontaminated by Parasitic Interference
The IC chip is made up of a very dense configuration of components placed in a very small area of silicon. This density causes parasitic capacitance and unwanted resistance within the IC, which clouds the subtle details of your music. The discrete configuration avoids this by separating each component into its own place on a different board, which means there will be no more parasitic interference.
High-Curent Drive for Effortless Micro-Details
The average chip can’t provide enough pure current in order to properly drive the challenging portions of an audio circuitry. Consequently, a rather lifeless "sterile" sounding occurs during dynamic changes (sudden percussion or orchestra crescendo). Thanks to many times improved heat dissipation capability and substantially increased output currents, our discrete op-amps easily handle the audio signal, thus delivering deep powerful bass and crisp high frequencies without any trace of digital edge.