@thought9 I get it- back in the 90s we studied the remote issue for years; nothing was out there are the time that was at the level of our master control in the MP-1. So that remote didn't show up until the early 2000s. The MP-3 was harder due to the Electroswitch control, which was already a custom part and we are pressed for space. However the big change we did several years ago with the volume taper took a lot of issues off of the table. I used the phrase 'mostly eliminated' the same way one would use the word 'virtually' in that there is likely a difference, but I can't hear it and the preamp actually measures better. I don't doubt that someone might hear it (or claim to, which is different...). The trick is eliminating issues with Miller Effect at the input of the line stage. By changing the taper and the overall value of the control we vastly reduced the Miller Effect problems.
Balanced/Differential tube preamplifier recommendation?
First post here. Hello
I have a Wyred4Sound ST-500mkII class D power amplifier. I would like a balanced/differential tube preamplifier to go with it. Ideally I would spend less than $2000 on this preamp. A remote for power and volume control is a must for me.
I would like something that is true balanced, as my source is also true balanced
I have seen a few options, but most seem to be out of my price range, and to be an uneven match for a fairly affordable power amp like I have. Any suggestions? Thank you 🙂
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@thought9 Yes, if a 4-dech control can be considered 'regular'. Turns out that due to a change we made in the volume taper about 8 years ago that the difference between the stepped control and the pot was mostly eliminated. |
@thought9 The control has to have 4 decks because its controlling both the inverted and non-inverted phases of the signal. The stepped control has to not exceed a certain size. The switch we use can't handle the torque a motor will put on it due to the lack of a bushing in the design. |
@thought9 If its got a remote installed its all set to go- the handheld unit should be with it. Its an option- some people prefer the stepped volume control instead, which can't be motorized. |
@thought9 FWIW a remote volume control is available for the MP-3. |