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In the Thread: A new generation of full-function preamps.
Post Subject: Availability vs. PricePosted by Paul S on: 8/29/2011
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No question the thing needs a good buffer, anyway, and I would prefer to have it single-ended, just so I don't have to change everything over to balanced to make it work. As far as features, including the number of inputs, why not have a +/-modular, expandable configuration?
You'd think it would be easy to find something "generic", anyway, that could be adapted to allow any given number of level-adjustable rights, lefts or blended channels from generic stereo left and right inputs; but if you draw the line at DSP, good luck finding even studio equipment, etc. that is adaptable for home stereo, "mixed down" from a range of "normal" stereo audio sources. Studios do have their own versions of this stuff, but they just do not think like "we" do about sources, feeds, etc.
As for today's multi-source "pre-amps" that I have seen, there seems to be an emphasis on digital sources, and I have not seen (let alone heard) anything "serious". However, it has been my understanding that Guy Hammel will do custom work. And I think the "exclusive" Swiss firms, FM Acoustics and Audio Consulting, will whip up something bespoke for their well-heeled clients, as well.
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