Better than a B1...Commercially Available...

[chrismercurio]

Hi,

I have been using a B1 for several years. I'd like something that sounds even better that is commercially available without costing an arm and a leg. That last statement might be tough to deliver on but I thought I'd put it out to the group anyway. I currently use an First Watt M2 with so a preamp with a tiny bit of gain is welcome.

Best,

Chris

 

[AndrewT]

There are other buffers on this Forum.
Some get very good reviews.

I fear the only way to find out is to build some yourself.
Not quite meeting your "commercial" requirement.

If you need gain, then you must look at a completely different class of equipment.

 

[chrismercurio]

Thanks. I have less time to build these days...

I may need to though.

 

[chrismercurio]

I have an email to Pieter at Tribute to see if he will build a volume control with a step up built in like what you suggest.

 

[Zen Mod]

Tribute - The final word in audiotransformers

 

[woody]

Tube Cad presents an unusual way to wire a buffer to get 6db gain. Wonder if it would work with the B1 ?

 

[Zen Mod]

different circuit

so , it will work ......... if you change circuit

and then call it B1again , if you insist ......

 

[6L6]

What about a BA-3 front-end as a preamp? Turning the gain down is pretty easy.

Or the Pumpkin?

 

[tinitus]

1:2 input trafo ?

 

[Zen Mod]

I'm going to use Intact TVC into M2

ditto without any additional gain

I have drekload of both efficiency and sensitivity on disposal , with my Tanns

 

[chrismercurio]

I have a DHT preamp...with Intact Audio TVC's. It's finished but I need two additional inputs and some work on the power supply to get the noise down. As I'm out of space it also means a new chassis...and many many hours of work.

A 1:2 + TVC would probably be the easiest solution. Or a 1:2 + B1...

 

[Zen Mod]

connect TVC with 3 or 6 db boost