No tone controls?

No tone controls?

Posted by Inmate51 on August 19, 2014 at 07:13:06

In Reply to: Simple but good pre-amp---? posted by LWR on August 18, 2014 at 11:32:07:

Even if there's EQ available in the computer software, it's a lot easier to turn a knob.

Actually, I think you're going in the wrong direction. Rather than a "minimal" preamp, I'd recommend a feature-rich preamp: tone controls with selectable turnover frequencies, low cut and high cut filters, balance, mute, loudness contour, stereo/mono switch, etc.

All of these things can be accomplished via software, but from an ease of use standpoint, knobs and switches are way easier. In addition, if you go the software control route, you're at the mercy of the algorithms quality.

You can accomplish this by buying a late 70s - 80s integrated amp or receiver with preamp outputs on it, like an H-K, Sansui, Kenwood, Rotel, ...

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Topic - Simple but good pre-amp---? - LWR 11:32:07 08/18/14 (21)

If a little contruction is not a deterrent... - morricab 07:14:48 08/20/14 (0)

Thanks to all the advice & suggestions - LWR 15:42:14 08/19/14 (0)

No tone controls? - Inmate51 07:13:06 08/19/14 (3)

RE: No tone controls? - John Elison 08:37:21 08/19/14 (2)

I love the sub control - G Squared 14:21:44 08/19/14 (1)

RE: I love the sub control - John Elison 17:34:20 08/19/14 (0)

RE: Simple but good pre-amp---? - Goodwine59 07:04:17 08/19/14 (0)

RE: Simple but good pre-amp---? - airtime 06:24:16 08/19/14 (1)

Ooopsie - LWR 12:20:47 08/19/14 (0)

RE: Simple but good pre-amp---? - jsm71 05:20:00 08/19/14 (0)

What's your budget? /nt\ - John Elison 20:10:35 08/18/14 (2)

12-1500 - LWR 20:18:33 08/18/14 (1)

RE: 12-1500 - John Elison 08:40:12 08/19/14 (0)

RE: Simple but good pre-amp---? - niws 19:32:13 08/18/14 (0)

Don't listen to those guys.... - StephenJK 17:49:55 08/18/14 (2)

I second the SP16... - ABliss 12:42:02 08/20/14 (0)

I replaced my SP-9 - LWR 18:04:11 08/18/14 (0)

RE: Simple but good pre-amp---? - HoosierAudio 17:27:03 08/18/14 (0)

Used ARC LS3 or LS3B - G Squared 17:16:30 08/18/14 (0)

No balance control, but to get them started and for future use... - DeKay 16:45:00 08/18/14 (0)

RE: Simple but good pre-amp---? - fantja 15:59:43 08/18/14 (0)

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No tone controls? - Inmate51 07:13:06 08/19/14 (3)

RE: No tone controls? - John Elison 08:37:21 08/19/14 (2)

I love the sub control - G Squared 14:21:44 08/19/14 (1)

RE: I love the sub control - John Elison 17:34:20 08/19/14 (0)

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