cyclops audio
faq
What is cyclops Audio?
A shop run by yours truly (Phil Drogheo) where I rack and refurbish vintage & boutique gear for the modern studio.
Currently located in the Detroit Area, machining and electronics are done by hand, in-house.
His wife works as a professional artist and does all decals & lettering on the units.
Are all your units custom order?
Some units are currently built-to-order.
As of 2026, a larger number of “pre-built” units will become available. Stay tuned for updates and reach out direct for specific availability inquiries.
If they are built from vintage, how can they work as new?
All vintage units are fully re-capped and freshly restored/updated- switches cleaned, boards freshened, etc. My goal is always to capture the original vintage sound with modern reliability.
Are these all done by hand?
All units are built by hand. Lettering and permanent decals are hand painted by a professional artist. Custom decals are available upon request.
What is the build time?
Build times vary depending on the project.
I have some channels or modules that need racking. Can you do it?
I take rack jobs on a case-by-case basis. Naturally, I can rack your PM1000 channels and modules. I also have experience with other vintage Yamaha stuff, LOMO, Siemens/Tab/Tele, API, RCA, Neve and some other vintage gear as well. If you have a request for a rack job, please reach out for a quote.
Where do you ship?
Everywhere. I get extremely solid U.S Continental and International rates via UPS.
There are Cyclops Audio units in nearly all of the world’s continents at this point.
Is there a warranty on your work?
All Cyclops Audio builds are backed with a full service guarantee to the original buyer.
Do you have any audio demos?
Of Course! The YouTube page is dedicated mostly to audio clips of Cyclops Audio gear. More demos are being added as time goes on, so be sure to subscribe.
What is the best way to reach you?
Reach out direct via the contact form below.