 Jez worked as an engineer for Alchemist Products between 1993 and 1995. Amongst his contributions was the design for the Axiom Integrated Amplifier, which brought success to Alchemist in the budget market and was later developed into the Maxim, which included a phono stage. Jez says that, personally, he was never happy with the amplifier's sound, but the product has many fans as a smooth, no-frills, British amplifier, rubbing against the tradition of brighter, harder-sounding products of the day.
Whilst employed at Alchemist, Jez also developed an FM tuner, although this was never released.
Jez now runs Arkless Electronics, based near Newcastle, and produces the Arkless 640P and GTI phono stages as well as a head amp for MC carts. He also offers servicing and rebuilds for Alchemist Products amplifiers (not CD players or DACs) and other quality brands such as Musical Fidelity, EAR, Croft and Sugden, plus vintage and classic valve and solid state components. Jez can be contacted on 01670 530674 from 1pm - 8pm, 7 days a week. |
