True Life Audio
Amplifiers
Preamplifiers
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Amplifiers
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Class: Tube
Used Products
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Average Price
$75,001-$100,000
Brand Popularity
518
 of 900+
Products Listed
5
Review Count
3
Founding Year
1995
Headquarters
Greece
True Life Audio
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What's unique about the brand

True Life Audio (TLA) employs a unique hybrid design in their amplifiers, combining tube and solid-state technologies with custom-designed, hand-wound transformers made in-house. Their Supreme Series features a dual-mono design with separate power supplies for each channel, and they use ultra-wide bandwidth interstage transformers while rejecting signal-path capacitors to achieve a more natural sound.

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SSP-1  

  • Positioning: A pure tube preamplifier focused on channel separation and signal clarity.  
  • Description: Features a dual mono design with transformer-coupled circuits and high-purity copper wiring that deliver detailed sound reproduction. Compared to the integrated unit and power amplifiers, its singular focus on preamplification makes it ideal for small rooms or budget setups that require dedicated signal refinement.

TSI-300  

  • Positioning: An integrated amplifier that merges tube preamplification with solid state power in a single chassis.  
  • Description: Offers dual tube gain stages with separate linear power supplies and custom-designed EI/UI transformers to blend tube warmth with solid state drive effectively. Compared to the standalone preamp and stereo power amplifier, its all-in-one design suits compact setups and buyers looking for simplicity.

TSA-300  

  • Positioning: A stereo power amplifier designed with dual mono channels to deliver robust and controlled sound.  
  • Description: Uses a hybrid design featuring a 12AU7 tube front stage and dual independent power supplies to ensure clean, high-powered output with tight control. Compared to the integrated amplifier, its focus on power delivery makes it more suitable for larger rooms and higher performance needs.

SSA-350  

  • Positioning: A high-end mono block amplifier that combines tube and solid state circuits for demanding loads.  
  • Description: Features dual linear power supplies, NOS tubes, and hand-matched components with tube rectification and ultra linear solid state stages for exceptional sound quality under challenging speaker conditions. Compared to the other products, its advanced circuitry and mono block design make it best for flagship installations.
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I sell directly to end customers. I used to have very few resellers but due to the steep increase of production and material costs I exclusive do direct sales now to avoid price increases of the products which would otherwise be necessary. My goal is that every customer is happy and I am always available for any questions even years after the sale. When necessary I do repairs or assist in set up at the customer site. 

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I don’t have any favourite tracks, but use whatever I am in the mood for. Equipment should not be designed to work with specific music. People should use music they like for testing

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