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ALDO · 3rd September 2008, 11:30 AM

hi nelson

I to you am sent two email, can you consulted them please?
thank you

Michael Rothacher · 3rd September 2008, 11:55 AM

Here's my (left field) interview question:

I found a couple of Louis Barron's circuit sketches online yesterday for stuff he used to make the "Forbidden Planet" sounds. I was led to wonder: Has Pass ever built a circuit for making music. Maybe a Theremin or analog synth? Ever met Bob Moog?

Also, would the one and only ever grant a sit down video interview?

I picture the SNL Chris Farley sketch:

Interviewer: Um, remember when you had that company, um Threshold?

Pass: Yes, I remember that.

Interviewer: That was awesome!!!!

Pass: Well, thanks.

Interviewer: Um, you remember when you made that, um Aleph?

Pass: Yep.

Interviewer: (points to Pass in awe) That was awesome!!!

meezger_seep · 3rd September 2008, 12:26 PM

Hello,

For all those interested in Mr. Pass' cv before Passlabs and SS vs tube:
http://stereophile.com/interviews/1191pass/

Quote:

Actually I do have such things. Big triodes have particular appeal to me, but now is not the time to put them on the table. I'll try not to die in the meantime.

Building such an amp without being able to present it to it's "papa" would only be half the fun;-)

A Pass tube amp would be high-end²

But in the first line I wish Mr. Pass a long and happy live (with or without tubes). A tuby sounding ss-amp is good enough for me.

Best wishes

vdi_nenna · 3rd September 2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Like Einstein, good at visualizing concepts, not as good at math

That's interesting.

Math equations frightened me. I used to "estimate" my math answers in grade school. I did alright.

chrismercurio · 3rd September 2008, 02:33 PM

Nelson,

Thank you for entertaining my curiosity. Though I hadn't asked, I figured most likely had built one (or several). Big huh? Like, 845's or 211's? OR BIGGER?

Chris

Magura · 3rd September 2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nelson Pass

Flattery will get you anywhere

Actually I do have such things. Big triodes have particular appeal to me, but now is not the
time to put them on the table. I'll try not to die in the meantime.

He looked pretty healthy last time I saw him, so this is in no way, an indication of the release within the next decade

Magura

chrismercurio · 3rd September 2008, 04:09 PM

Agreed.

Happy and healthy.

pchw · 3rd September 2008, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nelson Pass

My degree is a ** in Physics from UC Davis, ...

Yeah, papa is another UCD alumni

jacco vermeulen · 3rd September 2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pchw
another UCD

Of course not, he was wearing pyjamas.

flg · 3rd September 2008, 05:13 PM

Wow, Quantum Mechanics was not mentioned? Wasn't that one of those answers?
Regarding Vacuum state Electronics... Were you refering to DHT's, older triodes, newer stuff like 6c33c or big old weird transmitter stuff??
I just like the idea of voltage gain with Hollow state and current gain with solid state. Does that make sense

Thanks Nelson

The word "guru" was applied to someone
before you I'm sure, but, who was that??? Certainly not that guy with the Solid State Forum? He never posts in his own Forum???

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3rd September 2008, 11:30 AM	#11
ALDO diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2007	hi nelson I to you am sent two email, can you consulted them please? thank you

3rd September 2008, 11:55 AM	#12
Michael Rothacher diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2001	Here's my (left field) interview question: I found a couple of Louis Barron's circuit sketches online yesterday for stuff he used to make the "Forbidden Planet" sounds. I was led to wonder: Has Pass ever built a circuit for making music. Maybe a Theremin or analog synth? Ever met Bob Moog? Also, would the one and only ever grant a sit down video interview? I picture the SNL Chris Farley sketch: Interviewer: Um, remember when you had that company, um Threshold? Pass: Yes, I remember that. Interviewer: That was awesome!!!! Pass: Well, thanks. Interviewer: Um, you remember when you made that, um Aleph? Pass: Yep. Interviewer: (points to Pass in awe) That was awesome!!!

3rd September 2008, 02:33 PM	#15
chrismercurio diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Silicon Valley	Nelson, Thank you for entertaining my curiosity. Though I hadn't asked, I figured most likely had built one (or several). Big huh? Like, 845's or 211's? OR BIGGER? Chris

3rd September 2008, 04:09 PM	#17
chrismercurio diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Silicon Valley	Agreed. Happy and healthy.

3rd September 2008, 05:13 PM	#20
flg diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North East	Wow, Quantum Mechanics was not mentioned? Wasn't that one of those answers? Regarding Vacuum state Electronics... Were you refering to DHT's, older triodes, newer stuff like 6c33c or big old weird transmitter stuff?? I just like the idea of voltage gain with Hollow state and current gain with solid state. Does that make sense Thanks Nelson The word "guru" was applied to someone before you I'm sure, but, who was that??? Certainly not that guy with the Solid State Forum? He never posts in his own Forum???

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