I'm on the hunt for a preamp kit.
My needs are simple: I need a few inputs, volume control for the main output, and a fixed-volume "record out". I'll need a phono pre, but if it's not incorporated in the the preamp I can always use a standalone unit like the Muffsy.
Tube, solid state, or passive. Doesn't really matter, but I think I'd prefer solid state or passive.
It's OK if it isn't sold as a kit with parts: PCB/Gerbers + BOM will do the trick.
So far I've found two that seem to fit the bill:
The Akitika PR102 has everything I need, but I'm not crazy about the looks. Looks are easy enough to change, however.
The Glasshouse Passive Preamp No.1 also has everything I need, and I like the look, but it seems to be possible only to build it with a stepped volume attenuator, and I much prefer a potentiometer volume control, as stepped attenuators never give me the precision volume levels I want. I've written them to ask if it can be built with a pot, but they've not replied.
So I'm poking around for other options. Any recommendations?
My needs are simple: I need a few inputs, volume control for the main output, and a fixed-volume "record out". I'll need a phono pre, but if it's not incorporated in the the preamp I can always use a standalone unit like the Muffsy.
Tube, solid state, or passive. Doesn't really matter, but I think I'd prefer solid state or passive.
It's OK if it isn't sold as a kit with parts: PCB/Gerbers + BOM will do the trick.
So far I've found two that seem to fit the bill:
The Akitika PR102 has everything I need, but I'm not crazy about the looks. Looks are easy enough to change, however.
The Glasshouse Passive Preamp No.1 also has everything I need, and I like the look, but it seems to be possible only to build it with a stepped volume attenuator, and I much prefer a potentiometer volume control, as stepped attenuators never give me the precision volume levels I want. I've written them to ask if it can be built with a pot, but they've not replied.
So I'm poking around for other options. Any recommendations?
There is a seller in Bangalore who sells kits, search and see their site.
Or buy an old one if you feel it is too much work.
Or buy an old one if you feel it is too much work.
I don't mind the work. I like the satisfaction of enjoying hifi equipment that I built or assembled myself.