Hi I want to build a buffer preamp, point to point, looking for a simple project to drive a power amp. (I don't have the power amp yet). I am in the process of learning basic electronics, amps, tubes and circuitry but I'm very green and have done very little circuit building other than a bit of soldering. But I want to give it a crack and hopefully for under $400 AUD.
One of my options was to buy the bottle head moreplay but it's about $1000 AUD delivered and I would prefer learn more about what is actually going on in the circuit than just follow instructions and in time keep building and modifying as I get better.
I have 2 options so far, the first one is from the wtfamps website called the Muchedumbre buffer preamp
https://wtfamps.com/muchedumbre-3/
The 2nd is the colour preamp from Skunkie designs
https://www.skunkiedesigns.com/colorpreamp
Looking for advice on which would seem the better option or if you have any other suggestions. I chose these 2 because they both have fairly clear build instructions that I think I can follow. As currently I can't simply look at a circuit alone and work out how to physically build it yet, I really need pictures/video. So open to any other options along those lines.
Thanks heaps for your help.
Mike.
One of my options was to buy the bottle head moreplay but it's about $1000 AUD delivered and I would prefer learn more about what is actually going on in the circuit than just follow instructions and in time keep building and modifying as I get better.
I have 2 options so far, the first one is from the wtfamps website called the Muchedumbre buffer preamp
https://wtfamps.com/muchedumbre-3/
The 2nd is the colour preamp from Skunkie designs
https://www.skunkiedesigns.com/colorpreamp
Looking for advice on which would seem the better option or if you have any other suggestions. I chose these 2 because they both have fairly clear build instructions that I think I can follow. As currently I can't simply look at a circuit alone and work out how to physically build it yet, I really need pictures/video. So open to any other options along those lines.
Thanks heaps for your help.
Mike.
I have a lot of information on the color preamplifier and the topology decisions involved at these links.
I also have a similar preamp here: The Source Selection Preamp
Both The "Color" Preamp and The Source Selection Preamp are approximately unity gain at mid volume which is a nice feature to have if you're just starting out and don't want to worry about overdrive conditions.
I also have a similar preamp here: The Source Selection Preamp
Both The "Color" Preamp and The Source Selection Preamp are approximately unity gain at mid volume which is a nice feature to have if you're just starting out and don't want to worry about overdrive conditions.