F3 vs J2 for a SET guy

[Vix]

Originally Posted by Jon Ver Halen

Hi Paul:

Not sure how a passive pre would affect the sound with these, I just have not tried it.

I am using Zen V9 (in other words, F3) with a B1 buffer, into Visaton B200 in Open Baffle. Even though gain of Zv9 is on the low side, if you have efficient speakers, it's more than enough.
Oh, and it sounds good, too

[Tea-Bag]

Vix, I agree. F3, F5 clone's I've built need no preamplification going into Lowthers in open baffle. (Both DX4 and now PM5A )

[Telstar]

Originally Posted by bdbender

I know I want a (DIY) J2. I'm ready for that schematic! Time to start gathering bits and pieces!

You are not alone

[vizion]

Nobody mentions the M2. I'm sure that's quite sweet too. Especially with an autoformer input driver.

[Telstar]

Originally Posted by vizion

Hi Paul,

What gauge are your speaker cables for the SET ?

If this can help, with my F3 clone i use solid core DNM cables (the thicker ones). But my FR are highpassed at 300hz and below there, the huge kubala-sosna take the job.

Later I plan to diy something for the upper parts, I have a design that should work great.