Other pre-amps by Nelson Pass (other than GFP750)

KevinLee · 11th April 2009, 11:41 PM

Hello,

I am looking for a pre-amp to match up with my Aleph 30.

I know the GFP750 is a good pre-amp and a good value.

What are other good pre-amps that were designed by Nelson Pass but sold under Adcom or Nakamichi etc.

Is the GFP710 any good?

I have a Welborne Labs Borbely designed linestage pre-amp but want to try a Nelson Labs designed product. I do not have the funds to buy a Pass Labs but would like to try something designed by Nelson Pass and possibly tweak it.

Any input or suggestions greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Kevin

Nelson Pass · 12th April 2009, 01:52 AM

What is it that you need in a preamp?

KevinLee · 12th April 2009, 01:57 AM

I do not need any type of phono section.

Just a line level pre-amp with volume control and source switching for a few sources. I will primarilly use a CD player as a source and maybe an I-Pod dock if I can find one that sounds decent (maybe the Wadia one?)

I do not need any phase adjustment or mono option.

Cheers

Kevin

tinitus · 12th April 2009, 02:02 AM

I better say it then

B1 buffer preamp
Look at Pass DIY

KevinLee · 12th April 2009, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tinitus
I better say it then

B1 buffer preamp
Look at Pass DIY

Does anyone offer these PCB for sale?

KevinLee · 12th April 2009, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KevinLee

Does anyone offer these PCB for sale?

Is this available as a DIY project? Or is it a FirstWatt product that must be purchased complete?

tms0425 · 12th April 2009, 02:38 AM

Many threads on B1 and article on the First Watt site. Start here... B1

max426 · 12th April 2009, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KevinLee

Is this available as a DIY project? Or is it a FirstWatt product that must be purchased complete?

Pass DIY sells the boards . They are very nice.

jim

KevinLee · 12th April 2009, 10:04 AM

OK, The B1 looks like a great option.

That being said, how about the original question, is there any consumer branded pre-amps that have Nelson Pass lineage?

Cheers

Kevin

max426 · 13th April 2009, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KevinLee
OK, The B1 looks like a great option.

That being said, how about the original question, is there any consumer branded pre-amps that have Nelson Pass lineage?

Cheers

Kevin

here's a threshold link

and a forte link

and ns10 clone

and current pass labs products

google will show lots of results

jim

11th April 2009, 11:41 PM	#1
KevinLee diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Winnipeg MB Canada	Other pre-amps by Nelson Pass (other than GFP750) Hello, I am looking for a pre-amp to match up with my Aleph 30. I know the GFP750 is a good pre-amp and a good value. What are other good pre-amps that were designed by Nelson Pass but sold under Adcom or Nakamichi etc. Is the GFP710 any good? I have a Welborne Labs Borbely designed linestage pre-amp but want to try a Nelson Labs designed product. I do not have the funds to buy a Pass Labs but would like to try something designed by Nelson Pass and possibly tweak it. Any input or suggestions greatly appreciated. Cheers Kevin

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12th April 2009, 01:52 AM	#2
Nelson Pass The one and only Join Date: Mar 2001	What is it that you need in a preamp?

12th April 2009, 01:57 AM	#3
KevinLee diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Winnipeg MB Canada	I do not need any type of phono section. Just a line level pre-amp with volume control and source switching for a few sources. I will primarilly use a CD player as a source and maybe an I-Pod dock if I can find one that sounds decent (maybe the Wadia one?) I do not need any phase adjustment or mono option. Cheers Kevin

12th April 2009, 02:02 AM	#4
tinitus diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005	I better say it then B1 buffer preamp Look at Pass DIY

12th April 2009, 02:38 AM	#7
tms0425 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN	Many threads on B1 and article on the First Watt site. Start here... B1

12th April 2009, 10:04 AM	#9
KevinLee diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Winnipeg MB Canada	OK, The B1 looks like a great option. That being said, how about the original question, is there any consumer branded pre-amps that have Nelson Pass lineage? Cheers Kevin