Modified Audio Note M7 Tube Pre Amplifier PCB

rick57 · 19th May 2006, 05:34 AM

What do you think of the Audio Note M7 Tube Pre Amp?

Could this have the same "magic":?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Modified-Audio-M...QQcmdZViewItem

Wonder how/ why they modified it?

Thanks

arnoldc · 19th May 2006, 06:35 AM

I have friends who own M7 preamps and they love it.

Its schematic has been floating on the net. Having said that, I won't spend $18 (or was it $15) for a PCB that will give me 20% less of the M7 sound.

ps.

They cannot say it's a copied M7 PCB or they can be sued.

rick57 · 19th May 2006, 06:46 AM

Hi

Why 20% less of the M7 sound?

> I have friends who own M7 preamps and they love it

More importantly, what are the characteristics that distinguish the M7 sound?

Thanks

arnoldc · 19th May 2006, 06:53 AM

I just quoted their description-

"Item is Modified Audio Mote M7 Pre-amplifier PCB. Audio Mote M7 is a one of modern famous pre-amplifier. The price is expensive, so some of you may not be affortable. This circuitary can produce approximate about 80%-90% of original sound of Audio Lote M7. "

I have a friend who has owns one M7, his preferences are more to the slow, coloured type. He sold it to another friend who's taste is more to the detailed, with bite type. The buyer is happy

Another friend has an all Audio Note setup - Conqueror, M7... and he hasn't returned my Foreplay :lol:

ps.

If you notice, they never got the spelling correct either. So it is also 20% mis-spelled. He he he.

rick57 · 19th May 2006, 07:09 AM

> detailed, with bite

So detailed and - good transients?

If so, that is what I like –

re M7 v Foreplay

What are the differences there?

> This circuitry can produce approximate about 80%-90% of original sound of Audio Lote M7. "

I took that to being a little modest – whether it’s 60% or 100% should depend on parts used & implementation.

Cheers

arnoldc · 19th May 2006, 08:19 AM

M7 uses 6072 and Foreplay uses 12AU7, different operating points, so an altogether different character. Matter of taste

rick57 · 19th May 2006, 08:41 AM

I think some versions of the M7 use 12AX7 . . but

6072 v 12AU7 – I know nothing of their sonic characteristics – what are they?

Thanks

jahrichey · 20th May 2006, 06:23 AM

Hi there,
have been looking at these pcbs on ebay, quite a variety, sounds interesting. do you know their web address ?
cheers
John

JPS · 20th May 2006, 06:43 AM

Please read this thread.

Audio Note M7 Line Preamp??

regards

rick57 · 20th May 2006, 08:21 AM

JPS

I’ve seen that thread, thanks. KYW knows his amps

I’m very very tempted by the M7, but came across a GK-1 at a reasonable price. Later I might do an M7 or maybe an Ultrapath, but time keeps on slipping . .

Cheers

19th May 2006, 05:34 AM	#1
rick57 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: dry ol Melbourne Australia	Modified Audio Note M7 Tube Pre Amplifier PCB What do you think of the Audio Note M7 Tube Pre Amp? Could this have the same "magic":? http://cgi.ebay.com/Modified-Audio-M...QQcmdZViewItem Wonder how/ why they modified it? Thanks

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19th May 2006, 06:35 AM	#2
arnoldc diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Makati	I have friends who own M7 preamps and they love it. Its schematic has been floating on the net. Having said that, I won't spend $18 (or was it $15) for a PCB that will give me 20% less of the M7 sound. ps. They cannot say it's a copied M7 PCB or they can be sued.

19th May 2006, 06:46 AM	#3
rick57 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: dry ol Melbourne Australia	Hi Why 20% less of the M7 sound? > I have friends who own M7 preamps and they love it More importantly, what are the characteristics that distinguish the M7 sound? Thanks

19th May 2006, 06:53 AM	#4
arnoldc diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Makati	I just quoted their description- "Item is Modified Audio Mote M7 Pre-amplifier PCB. Audio Mote M7 is a one of modern famous pre-amplifier. The price is expensive, so some of you may not be affortable. This circuitary can produce approximate about 80%-90% of original sound of Audio Lote M7. " I have a friend who has owns one M7, his preferences are more to the slow, coloured type. He sold it to another friend who's taste is more to the detailed, with bite type. The buyer is happy Another friend has an all Audio Note setup - Conqueror, M7... and he hasn't returned my Foreplay :lol: ps. If you notice, they never got the spelling correct either. So it is also 20% mis-spelled. He he he.

19th May 2006, 07:09 AM	#5
rick57 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: dry ol Melbourne Australia	> detailed, with bite So detailed and - good transients? If so, that is what I like – re M7 v Foreplay What are the differences there? > This circuitry can produce approximate about 80%-90% of original sound of Audio Lote M7. " I took that to being a little modest – whether it’s 60% or 100% should depend on parts used & implementation. Cheers

19th May 2006, 08:19 AM	#6
arnoldc diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Makati	M7 uses 6072 and Foreplay uses 12AU7, different operating points, so an altogether different character. Matter of taste

19th May 2006, 08:41 AM	#7
rick57 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: dry ol Melbourne Australia	I think some versions of the M7 use 12AX7 . . but 6072 v 12AU7 – I know nothing of their sonic characteristics – what are they? Thanks

20th May 2006, 06:23 AM	#8
jahrichey diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Belfast	Hi there, have been looking at these pcbs on ebay, quite a variety, sounds interesting. do you know their web address ? cheers John

20th May 2006, 06:43 AM	#9
JPS diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	Please read this thread. Audio Note M7 Line Preamp?? regards

20th May 2006, 08:21 AM	#10
rick57 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: dry ol Melbourne Australia	JPS I’ve seen that thread, thanks. KYW knows his amps I’m very very tempted by the M7, but came across a GK-1 at a reasonable price. Later I might do an M7 or maybe an Ultrapath, but time keeps on slipping . . Cheers