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well, I'm about to own my first SS preamp, but this choice was out of necessity, as a SS preamp that fits the bill for my setup simply doesn't exist (commercially) and my Blowtorch wannabe clone won't do the trick either, without some serious playing around (don't think I won't try, but ... ) All this to say that I really like tube preamps with solid state amplification. I ran a BAT/Ayre setup for a long time and it's a magical combination, no doubt. Also had a ARC and Krell SS amps as well and both really liked tubed preamps. Then there is the VTL preamps which are amazing as well. My response was somewhat kidding, somewhat knee jerk response

oh yeah.....

meh.. solid state...

that's the beauty of bartering, you just need time and talents

so, you have a set that needs a cable? Hmmm.. have you listened to them, or just a wild guess?

except it won't work with my balanced 4-pin Lemo jack

Smeggy: Maybe we can barter some skill sets Do you have a price range in mind?

yeah, Steve has a set. I'd need the lower impedance versions. I'm consider ransoming his new phono preamp for them.

I'm looking for some Orthos to experiment with. Basic config will be a "preamp" capable of putting out balanced ~30v per leg, then run into a balanced TVC then to the cans. I have a feeling this will really show what Orthos can do. Just need to find some phones

anyone happen to have some extra IRF510 and IRF9510? I need 2 of each, unmatched is fine.. they're just CCSs...

just a guess, but perhaps orthos will prefer a transformer coupled amplifier?

I'm using those same PCB high density RCA jacks on my preamp. Do you like them? Other than that, your pictures don't really capture much of the circuit. What are all those transistors on the long heat sink.

extremely tweaky. my main pain point with it is that it sounds totally freaking awesome the first time you listen to it... I mean, incredible. Then you realize that you can tweak it more (especially VTA, but I can hear differences in .05g VTF for example) and you start to dial it in for a particular record (recording idiosyncrasies, record thickness, your current sonic preferences of the day, etc.) and it sounds even better... then you start doing this for every record... I mean, it doesn't sound bad with an average setup, but once you hear the detail this thing offers when setup just right, it's quite amazing... then there are the other models... at this point, I'd love to finish up some projects and just tweak and listen... soon it will happen, and it will be a wonderful day!

any details on the transformers? who winds them, and what else do they wind

yeah, I'll have to think about it... I'm assuming you may need to decrease the source resistors for the second pair of transistors? I'll think some more when I get back into town... man, Seattle is a fun place

Those are 2 excellent choices. Though, I'm curious what the difference in price would be between a Spacedeck with Tri-planar arm. I really don't like the Nottingham arms. My next upgrade (well, "commercially available upgrade") will be a new arm for my Space Deck. That being said, I like the Galibier tables as well...... tough one. It would be easier if you would have chosen crappy tables and the Nottingham.. then I just would have been a Nottingham fan-boy... but, you really raised the ante there.

easy. yes. and adj bias for the Koss so you can get moar bass.

This is a good sign.. no post from Pete.. Probably in analog bliss now.. I'm off to bed...

sweet!

yeah! My R-core transformers just shipped from Hong Kong, so I'm going to need those heat sinks Now, if I can just stall Pete somehow.... I'll get your Pearl up and running before his

swt61: so, is the post office broken? yes, I'm being an ass but, I'm still a nice guy kinda

man, I figured my wife was the only one who used that line ...

yes, the 47k is the Zin of the circuit. So, any additional loading is simply placed in parallel with this 47k. so, all those "standard" loading values you see for a given cartridge, the additional question that always needs to be asked is what is the input impedance of the phono preamp. No one asks though, which is funny. I'm sure it is usually 47k, but still ...

you look like you may not be feeling well? wait, is that the baby I hear?

amateur. check out my board pic I posted and zoom in, you'll see what I'm talking about. for everyone else the easiest way to install this is just bend the leg from the capacitor over before you clip it and solder it in.