"... impose..."
I have had the opportunity to compare the B1 to a number of highly regarded preamps and can say it does less to the signal than any of them. It is so "not" there that I can say it is the end of the line in my search for a front end.
The most important function to me is that it gives me a convenient way to shield the downstream items from any on/off/switching transients.
A top quality volume pot is important.
Dave in MN
overcast, flurries, 33°f
I have had the opportunity to compare the B1 to a number of highly regarded preamps and can say it does less to the signal than any of them. It is so "not" there that I can say it is the end of the line in my search for a front end.
The most important function to me is that it gives me a convenient way to shield the downstream items from any on/off/switching transients.
A top quality volume pot is important.
Dave in MN
overcast, flurries, 33°f
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I suspect , the B1 sounds most like it's attenuator, though I have not tried swapped ng out, reports of sonic impact of the attenuator do exist.
I've had good luck with ALPS blue velvet on mine.
I've had good luck with ALPS blue velvet on mine.
Same here. I swapped out the ALPS for a Goldpoint V24 attenuator. No noticeable change in sound quality but theoretically better channel tracking. Not that I had any problems whatsoever with the ALPS.
Have you compared TKD to Alps Blue or others and have a sense of its sound character?I'm using a TKD. No complaints.
The circuit is simple enough to be put together on a strip board.
StripBoard - Single Sided, Size 1, Uncut | Antique Electronic Supply
Many more sources and sizes of SB everywhere.
Learning to build it a Bonus.
StripBoard - Single Sided, Size 1, Uncut | Antique Electronic Supply
Many more sources and sizes of SB everywhere.
Learning to build it a Bonus.
Didn’ Nelson give the Gerber ?
Yes, for your personal use: you print it, you etch it, you use it. Simples.
Not: you print it, make thousands of PCBs and sell them.
See la difference?
Hang on, hang on...
I'm not accusing you of anything.
No, I don't have Chinese copies of anything in my house, as a matter of fact all the Chinese stuff I have is original.
No, I did not suggest to "do it" and hide the fact, this is your interpretation.
Mon ami, I'm not your enemy, remember this.
It was all a friendly advice, nothing else.
You are free (like the rest of us) to make your own decisions.
Have fun.
Stan
I'm not accusing you of anything.
No, I don't have Chinese copies of anything in my house, as a matter of fact all the Chinese stuff I have is original.
No, I did not suggest to "do it" and hide the fact, this is your interpretation.
Mon ami, I'm not your enemy, remember this.
It was all a friendly advice, nothing else.
You are free (like the rest of us) to make your own decisions.
Have fun.
Stan
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