Hey guys,
Well, I just picked up a NAD 2200 amp for free, and I decided I'd like to build a tube preamp to feed it (I'm building another set of speakers too, still trying to decide between Dr. K's MTM, Martin King's ML TQWT, and Dave Brown's db717tl).
I've taken a look at the Bottlehead Foreplay kit, and it looks good, although I was wondering if I could put together something myself for cheaper.
I don't really want to do any design, but I have no problems following a a schematic, or maybe making small tweaks to another design.
Any suggestions? Thanks a bunch...
Well, I just picked up a NAD 2200 amp for free, and I decided I'd like to build a tube preamp to feed it (I'm building another set of speakers too, still trying to decide between Dr. K's MTM, Martin King's ML TQWT, and Dave Brown's db717tl).
I've taken a look at the Bottlehead Foreplay kit, and it looks good, although I was wondering if I could put together something myself for cheaper.
I don't really want to do any design, but I have no problems following a a schematic, or maybe making small tweaks to another design.
Any suggestions? Thanks a bunch...
Santiu:
I purchased a Bottlehead Foreplay back when it cost $149. It was a remarkable bargain at the price and, over time, I have added a number of tweaks that boosted my investment in the unit considerably over the current $349 price. Each expense was worth its weight in gold -- that preamp remains an exceptional value. That appears to be the hallmark of Bottlehead's products.
My point is that even at the seemingly high price of $349, the Foreplay III is probably an excellent investment. And you can likely improve it further with tweaks as your budget allows.
Bottlehead's products come with a first-rate manual and remarkable support. Consider the value of that as you ponder your options.
Regards,
Scott
I purchased a Bottlehead Foreplay back when it cost $149. It was a remarkable bargain at the price and, over time, I have added a number of tweaks that boosted my investment in the unit considerably over the current $349 price. Each expense was worth its weight in gold -- that preamp remains an exceptional value. That appears to be the hallmark of Bottlehead's products.
My point is that even at the seemingly high price of $349, the Foreplay III is probably an excellent investment. And you can likely improve it further with tweaks as your budget allows.
Bottlehead's products come with a first-rate manual and remarkable support. Consider the value of that as you ponder your options.
Regards,
Scott
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