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CanJam SoCal has officially come to an end, and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to listen, talk with us, and spend some time with our products. The enthusiasm we received throughout the show was incredible. It was great to meet so many of you in person, hear your impressions, answer questions, and simply share our passion for music and audio. September GEN-300B Availability Following CanJam, our September production allocation for the GEN-300B is no

As CanJam SoCal gets closer, we wanted to share a few updates before the show. This year, you’ll find Layer Audio Design in Room 203, alongside MSB and Audio-Technica. Also on display in the room will be the MSB Cascade DAC and Audio-Technica NARUKAMI. If you’re attending CanJam SoCal, definitely stop by Room 203 and give everything a listen. CanJam SoCal Special Use coupon CANJAMSOCAL26 at checkout. The offer will be available through August 31, 2026. Our next GEN-300B batch

We have a few things we’d like to share with everyone. COPULA is now live on our website and available for pre-order. As previously announced, we'll be accepting pre-orders while production is underway. Our Early Bird pricing will remain in effect until the end of this month. After that, COPULA will be available at its standard retail price. Thank you again for all your support—we're looking forward to shipping the first units soon. A Few Notes for GEN-300B Owners First of al

Since the launch of the GEN-300B, one question has come up again and again: "Can I connect my headphones directly to the speaker outputs?" Introducing COPULA — a purpose-built Speaker Tap to 4-Pin XLR adapter designed specifically for the GEN-300B. It connects directly to the amplifier's speaker binding posts, providing the shortest signal path from the output stage to your headphones. Back side (Final design may change) Designed for the Few COPULA is purpose-built for except

We’ve recently received some feedback on the GEN-300B’s headphone output with extremely demanding headphones. Our design prioritizes safety, reliability, and broad compatibility. The front headphone output is intentionally optimized for everyday use across a wide range of headphones rather than maximum power for a few demanding models. For users who want the amplifier’s full capability with headphones like the Tungsten, we’re developing a Speaker Binding Post to 4-Pin XLR Hea

To our customers and supporters, We're excited to share that the GEN-300B and 2A3 amplifiers have entered the final and most important stage of production: testing and quality assurance. The Final Stage: Testing Production ran a bit behind schedule because chassis manufacturing took longer than planned. As a result, we're now fully focused on bringing each amplifier to completion over the next two weeks. During this time, every unit will go through final assembly and rigorous

We’re excited to announce that our latest batch of PCBs has arrived. PCB These boards are triple gold plated, applied to an exceptionally heavy standard for optimal sonic performance and durability. With the PCBs now in hand, we’ve immediately moved into production. Below are photos of some completed boards: More updates soon as we push forward. Layer Audio Design Team

Hi everyone, We wanted to share another quick update regarding the production progress of the GEN 300B/2A3 amps. Our custom parts were shipped out to us last Friday. Transit will take approximately one month, and at the moment, our estimated shipping window is early June. We have also secured a manufacturer for the glass cover. We expect to receive the first sample by the end of June, around the time of T.H. E. Show SoCal. 3D Render of the Glass Cover Thank you again for all

Everything is moving along nicely on our end: initial QC rounds are complete, and key components are now in production. At the same time, we wanted to share a few updates on the upgrade options as things continue to take shape. Glass Protector We’re still in the process of sourcing the glass casing. We initially reached out to several U.S. manufacturers, but low-volume production costs came in significantly higher than expected. As a result, we’re now working with alternative

Hi everyone, hope you’re having a good weekend. We’ve received a number of questions regarding our internal shipping rate, so we wanted to share a quick clarification here. At the moment, we’re not able to provide an exact shipping quote for international orders, as final costs will also depend on different location. The amplifier weighs just under 40 lbs (18 kg) , which contributes to the variability in final shipping cost. To keep things moving, we are currently applying a

Hi everyone, We’ve begun implementing Caddock resistors in the power section of our Gen series amplifiers. We believe the power stage to be one of the core elements of a tube amplifier. Below is a brief look at our approach to Caddock resistors . Traditional Power Resistors Most traditional power resistors used in tube amplifiers fall into a few categories: Wirewound Formed by winding resistive wire Inherently inductive Large thermal mass Under dynamic load, they don’t behave

Hi everyone, A little, but exciting , update with the Founder’s Edition. Thank you, as always, for the continued support. Knob Material We’ve now finalized the knob material for the Founder’s Edition: Kurogaki Wood . It was always going to be wood. That part never changed. What changed was which wood felt unique and special to us. Kurogaki Wood example Raw Kurogaki wood Kurogaki is a naturally occurring rarity where deep, ink-like veining emerges within the wood, so each kno

Hello everyone, This is Bruce from Layer Audio Design . We would like to share a brief update on the development progress of the GEN amplifier. Early Bird Pricing The Early Bird pricing period will conclude next weekend, March 29 . After that date, the amplifier will return to its regular retail price. We sincerely appreciate the support from everyone who joined the project at this early stage. High Gain / Low Gain Switch After further evaluation and listening tests, we have

Hello everyone, Bruce here from Layer Audio Design. Over the past week we reviewed several aspects of the GEN-300B and decided to further refine a few details before moving into the next stage of production. Because this amplifier is offered at a very accessible price point, we also felt it was important to push the design as far as possible within this budget and continue upgrading several elements where it matters most . Furutech IEC inlet The amplifier will now come stand