@brianco Yes, there will be more kits as soon as I get PCBs, and there will be a ‘regular’ (non-pioneer) version at some point.
Standard gain is 46db / 70db and you get an extra 6db if you use the balanced line driver. You can, of course use whatever resistor value(s) you like to have a gain in the 40-70db range.
Standard gain is 46db / 70db and you get an extra 6db if you use the balanced line driver. You can, of course use whatever resistor value(s) you like to have a gain in the 40-70db range.
I will also observe that the preamp box should far removed not only from its mains transformer, but ANY mains transformer. It would be a shame to do a careful job and then set it right over your Iron Pre. In my present system there is a remote PS box with Independent supplies for the preamp and the Pearl 2, each fed over its own umbical.
Yesterday was the day I did not check and I missed out…
I am glad for those who got kits. Is there a time frame for more stock?
Cheers
I am glad for those who got kits. Is there a time frame for more stock?
Cheers
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I am aware of that, but you said it floats the gnd, and I assume that is the case w/ unipivots as well.
Matter of fact I seem to recall having a Thorens 125 w/ a Grace arm and Sonus Blue cartridge when I was young.
Got up early and re-wired and re-terminated the power supply umbilical cable - shield now grounded at both ends. Had to get it done right away - Santa is bringing a lot of new vinyl!
Congrats to the first round of buyers. I know everyone is working hard to resupply the store.
Congrats to the first round of buyers. I know everyone is working hard to resupply the store.
No, wanted to start with direct connection as baseline. It is still really quiet, and we've been using it for 2 hours already this morning. Looks like Christmas Eve and Day will be all vinyl days!
There is no audible difference in noise/hum with the shield connected at both ends, but at least now I don't have to worry about other negative effects of my previous arrangement.
There is no audible difference in noise/hum with the shield connected at both ends, but at least now I don't have to worry about other negative effects of my previous arrangement.
@GKTAUDIO
What's Santa bringing you for Christmas?
You've reminded me of a documentary I saw once (or twice) on public tv about guys who collect vinyl... but with a specialty.... Christmas LPs. It was fascinating and a little sad in a self-reflective way. I have a couple hundred Christmas CDs and LPs. I generally have to buy these myself. [sigh]
What's Santa bringing you for Christmas?
You've reminded me of a documentary I saw once (or twice) on public tv about guys who collect vinyl... but with a specialty.... Christmas LPs. It was fascinating and a little sad in a self-reflective way. I have a couple hundred Christmas CDs and LPs. I generally have to buy these myself. [sigh]
Thank you so much!
Have to admit, though - nice to have a lathe/milling machine and proper measuring/layout/milling tools.
By the way, have I mentioned that this thing sounds reeeaaaly good? 😀
@mhenschel:
We're all over the map! This time around, it's a bunch of prog - Peter Gabriel, Seven Wilson, Riverside, RPWL, Trevor Rabin, lots of vintage jazz (Art Blakey, Hank Mobley, Dexter Gordon), the remastered Van Halen I, and two UHQR Steely Dan releases ($OUCH$). My wife and I decided to make music the shared gifts this year. The Christmas album was last year - Amanda Shires.
We're all over the map! This time around, it's a bunch of prog - Peter Gabriel, Seven Wilson, Riverside, RPWL, Trevor Rabin, lots of vintage jazz (Art Blakey, Hank Mobley, Dexter Gordon), the remastered Van Halen I, and two UHQR Steely Dan releases ($OUCH$). My wife and I decided to make music the shared gifts this year. The Christmas album was last year - Amanda Shires.
My Luck. (bad) I just realized that I should have stayed up all night... How long before the next batch of pearl 3 kits will be available? Can we pre-order? I hate getting sniped on ebay also...
There will be enough for everybody. I promise.
I read page 7, figure 7 as the overall shield is tied to the equipment case, I.e. chassis, so yes, tie shield to chassis. GND by itself is an ambiguous term.
