I've just completed a simple anode follower preamp based on 6H30pi. Right now, the 6H30 is running at 23mA at ~84V, no buzz nor hum from the 5U4G rectifier circuit either. My output couling cap are Solen 2.2uf parallel with MIT Multicap 0.01uf and 100K resistor to ground. Signal wiring is using Klotz twin-ax shielded cables.I'm wondering how else can I improve the preamp, perhaps more musical? Right now I can describe the sound as clean, clear and detailed. Better and/or different caps perhaps? Assuming the rest of the equipment and the preamp design topology does not change. My power-amp is a Yamaha MX2, speakers are Infinity Primus 360.
Thanks in advance! :)
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Topic - How to improve preamp? - stocker 21:34:02 12/20/05 (17)
- Preamp is not your problem. - grhughes 09:32:58 12/21/05 (2)
- Re: Preamp is not your problem. - stocker 16:58:53 12/21/05 (1)
- Check out all the places you can buy used equipment. - tubesforever 11:40:36 12/23/05 (0)
- Re: How to improve preamp? - stocker 07:09:50 12/21/05 (2)
- Re: How to improve preamp? - Lew 11:28:02 12/21/05 (1)
- Re: How to improve preamp? - stocker 16:19:10 12/21/05 (0)
- Re: How to improve preamp? - stocker 00:36:02 12/21/05 (0)
- Build a power amp! - Lynn Olson 23:52:41 12/20/05 (2)
- Sonic Impact Tripath amp is good advise. - 2wo 20:50:03 12/21/05 (0)
- It depends... - cheap-Jack 09:07:28 12/21/05 (0)
- First thing I'd do is replace the coupling cap with, at minimum, a Cardas Golden Ratio... - jeffreybehr 21:55:58 12/20/05 (6)
- Re: First thing I'd do is replace the coupling cap with, at minimum, a Cardas Golden Ratio... - stocker 00:41:47 12/21/05 (5)
- Re: First thing I'd do is replace the coupling cap with, at minimum, a Cardas Golden Ratio... - castlesteve 13:47:19 12/21/05 (0)
- I know nothing about the sound of Kimber caps. The Solens in your preamp... - jeffreybehr 11:12:54 12/21/05 (3)
- Re: I know nothing about the sound of Kimber caps. Jeffery ... - JB 18:47:46 12/22/05 (2)
- I too use the Mundorf S/Os as couplers in a SS preamp. - jeffreybehr 19:14:51 12/22/05 (1)
- Re: I too use the Mundorf S/Os as couplers in a SS preamp. - stocker 22:48:49 12/22/05 (0)