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In Reply to: RE: Can't go wrong with a Parks Audio Budgie! posted by popsy on January 10, 2017 at 12:08:55
Is that a full tube circuit, or a hybrid?
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The standard Budgie is an all tube circuit, but it is also available as a hybrid using SK170 JFETs. The standard has 6K-ohm output impedance. The hybrid is only 600-ohm output impedance. The hybrid is a better match for SS preamps due to the lower impedance.
The hybrid is not listed on the Parks website, but if you contact Shannon I'm sure he could supply one for you.
I have the hybrid version and feel no need to "upgrade".
Both are highly recommended.
P.S.- It is also a small unit (7"x5") so that is a plus for you.
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I would think adding more into the tube signal path would make it sound 'worse'. The description on the website states the opposite. Can you have TOO much gain for a MM?
I have not heard the standard Budgie. I can tell you that the Hybrid is VERY quiet, and provides surprisingly "black" backgrounds with good bass response and dynamics. As far as gain...At 46db gain it is still lower in volume than my tuner or CD player but not by a lot. I don't think you will have an issue with to much gain.
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"The hybrid is not listed on the Parks website.
It is now.
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Mike.
What cartridge, turntable and preamp are you using with the budgie?
Edits: 01/10/17
Current table in rotation is a SL-1200 with KAB mods. Cartridges are 2M blue, Denon DL-110, or DV 10x5. The preamp is a Yamaha CX-1.
The Budgie has dip switches for loading that allows the use of most any cartridge.
The hybrid version has 46db gain compared to the standard version at 38db.
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