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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #25: The Alnic’s Preamp Mystery #2 by Romy the Cat on 2009-10-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The LCR RIAA correctors in Analog Playback  57 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] It is not a the thread about Allnic but LCR RIAA correctors, still there was something expressed in here about the Allnic LCR phonocorrector… and  I feel bad about it. It is not that I don’t think that Allnic LCR phono...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #25: The Alnic’s Preamp Mystery #2 by Romy the Cat on 2009-10-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The LCR RIAA correctors in Analog Playback  57 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] It is not a the thread about Allnic but LCR RIAA correctors, still there was something expressed in here about the Allnic LCR phonocorrector… and  I feel bad about it. It is not that I don’t think that Allnic LCR phono...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #23: The Pallette preamp... by Romy the Cat on 2008-11-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
[quote user="Paul S"] Given speakers that can be driven dynamically by single stage amplification, there remain a host of issues, and among those issues is color.  Most compression drivers are color-challenged to begin with…[/quote] I would agr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #46: 6C33C preamp - Kotriode by Matossan on 2011-10-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A different breed of 6C33C amplifier. in Melquiades Amplifier  84 Replies 
Few weeks ago, I had the chance to visit KOtriode and listen to his system but more specifically his Preamp. The preamp use half of the 6C33C per channel (one 6C33C has two triodes). It has two outputs, one is transformer coupled output, the other is...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #49: About preamps and the preamp. by Romy the Cat on 2011-10-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A different breed of 6C33C amplifier. in Melquiades Amplifier  84 Replies 
That was very interesting post, here are some thoughts of my about it. [quote user="KOTriode"]Romy,  No, the DAC was not set at maximum level (for best sound) while Cyrille listening to the system. It was set at normal volume for the whole sys...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #52: Lower hum on 6C33C preamp. by KOTriode on 2011-11-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A different breed of 6C33C amplifier. in Melquiades Amplifier  84 Replies 
After spending considerable amount on the hum problem, one way to fix it is tho remove transformer and place it in a different chassis, the noise level will improve more than 15 db to -74db. But that cause too much hassle, so I got it improved to 62d...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: Ah, is it a preamp?!! by Romy the Cat on 2014-11-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Fantasies about 10Y in Melquiades Amplifier  4 Replies 
Hm, I did not realize that that it was a preamp. I thought that it was a hybrid power amp. In preamp the Y10 probably might sit at lower voltage. I have no idea how can they talk about preamp and do not talk about what output impedance it has....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #35: DHT Preamp update by anthony on 2020-08-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Valve Preamplifier for Macondo/DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  74 Replies 
So, it has been a while.  I have DSET/Macondo in stereo now although there is still some work to do to finish it and tune it to the room.  As discussed earlier in this thread I need a preamp with gain and the Placette is just not cutting it for me (n...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #60: Preamp details by N-set on 2022-04-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Valve Preamplifier for Macondo/DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  74 Replies 
Hi Anthony, Nice piece, congrats! I'm in need of a good preamp and was thinking of making the same as I have 801A's. If I may, 1. Has the 801A pre stayed in your system? How do you feel about it after the time?  ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #41: Re: Thorsten's preamp idea by Thorsten on 2005-11-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Passive transformer based preamp in Audio Discussions  41 Replies 
Roman,[quote user="Romy the Cat"]May I ask you, this realization of yours… dose it has any “sound”. [/quote]The one we have build which is a little different (6S45 not C3g, also tried WE 417A, 437A, TX-101 Copper not silver, AN UK Line Output Transfo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #42: Re: Thorsten's preamp idea by morricab on 2005-11-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Passive transformer based preamp in Audio Discussions  41 Replies 
Hi Thorsten, Interesting preamp ideas. The Silvaweld is also using some rather interesting ideas.  For example, the power supply is all tube (ie. rectrifier and regulator) with a large choke as well for filtering and using a 300b as the hi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #14: Preamp Project by Antonio J. on 2005-03-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The “Melquiades” Sound - beginning of the story. in Melquiades Amplifier  28 Replies 
Thanks for the comments. I believe that a preamp giving the same kind of benefits of Melquiades and being able to deliver them with any power amp and speakers would be something truly great. I know it won't be the same than the amps, but probably som...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Convergent Legend Preamp and the same Marc Mickelson by Romy the Cat on 2009-03-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Convergent Legend Preamp and the same Marc Mickelson in Audio News  0 Replies 
I am all set with preamps. I hardly need or ever try anything else besides my preamp. I do have an interest in hope-to-be-coming Lamm L3 preamp, that will be an answer if the X-factor that I described in L1/L2 articles was a manifestation of Lamm’s i...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: DSP/multi channel DAC/Preamp by gordan on 2018-11-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Paul McGowan. tubes in preamp in Audio News  12 Replies 
[quote user="Amir"]In loudspeaker and amplifier design we could use more channels to have better result (like 12 channel DSet concept) but i never seen any DAC/Pre to have more channels.It seems i am speaking about moronic idea but it is interesting ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #108: Sakuma said the preamp is lungs of a playback…. by Romy the Cat on 2008-01-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 6 Channel Version of Super Melquiades in Melquiades Amplifier  131 Replies 
Thanks, Jim, and thanks to everyone who replied in direct emails. Summarizing what was advised to me it looks like as now the input impedance of the amp is around 4.5K. That was roughly what I would like to have, though I would like to go even furthe...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #31: 6C33C preamp by KOTriode on 2011-09-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A different breed of 6C33C amplifier. in Melquiades Amplifier  84 Replies 
Romy,Nah, I just want to careful with what I have left, dont want to have an amp without tube for now. The gold grid tube probably take a while to get them. From what I remember from a tube dealer who said that these 6C33C need to have the heater bur...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #35: Killing two birds with one stone with the 6C33C preamp by KOTriode on 2011-09-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A different breed of 6C33C amplifier. in Melquiades Amplifier  84 Replies 
The transformer in this preamp was given from a friend who want to learn how to wind transformer. If I remember correctly it started out as UBT, they were bought (when UBT was operating in the Silicon Valley) at the company swap meet. They were rejec...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #48: The Sound of 6C33C preamp. by KOTriode on 2011-10-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A different breed of 6C33C amplifier. in Melquiades Amplifier  84 Replies 
Romy,  No, the DAC was not set at maximum level (for best sound) while Cyrille listening to the system. It was set at normal volume for the whole system. When Cyrille dropped by, I was showing him the Field Coil open baffle speaker system which con...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: And yet you are using tube phono preamp by Wojtek on 2007-12-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Disregard Digital with Vacuum Tube output in Audio For Dummies ™  3 Replies 
application far more sensitive  than simple line linestage and in addition to that ,that pre is percived to be colored and syrupy tick. Are you trying to cover up that harsh and cruel sound you're talking about ;) Could you kindly explain why pe...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Why preamp ? by Wojtek on 2007-01-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The objectives of Einstein self-entertaining Preamp. in Audio Discussions  6 Replies 
Roman I have a problem with navigation on your site so I probably missed the post explaining why preamp should bare the response for absolute transparency ?You reserve the right for the amp to inject an X factor and the sources can do what they wi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Zeus 6C33C Triode SE Preamp & Zeus SE Power Amplifier by horny on 2008-01-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Zeus 6C33C Triode SE Preamp & Zeus SE Power Amplifier in Audio Discussions  2 Replies 
Perhaps I am asking for trouble, but did anyone had any experience with those SE mosfet creations made by Susan Parker?Preamp uses Romy`s beloved 6C33C tube and the 10W power amp has two transformers, two resistors, one mosfet and that`s pretty much ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: Re: Passive transformer based preamp by Thorsten on 2005-10-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Passive transformer based preamp in Audio Discussions  41 Replies 
Hi, [quote user="dazzdax"]Hi Romy and other fellow audiophiles, what is your experience with passive transformer based preamps?[/quote]I have yet to find anything better. If using active try using a TVC as volume control, it takes the active preamp ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #40: Thorsten's preamp idea by Romy the Cat on 2005-11-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Passive transformer based preamp in Audio Discussions  41 Replies 
[quote user="Thorsten"]MY PERSONAL current realisation (where I to build one) would look like this:1) S&B TX-102 as volume control, with suitable switch2) 2V Lithium Battery negative pole to the grid of the Valve, bypassed with good non-magnetic ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #34: The half life of 6C33C and 6C33C preamp. by Romy the Cat on 2011-09-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A different breed of 6C33C amplifier. in Melquiades Amplifier  84 Replies 
[quote user="KOTriode"]The preamp has the classic tube regulated power supply using 5R4, 6AS7, 6SJ7. It is transformer coupled output and has no capacitor in the signal chain, the gain is about 8db, so it is not a buffer. For convenience, it does...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #47: Was it preamp or DAC’s volume control? by Romy the Cat on 2011-10-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A different breed of 6C33C amplifier. in Melquiades Amplifier  84 Replies 
Cyrille, thanks for the comments. The KOtriode’s 6C33C preamp is certainly a unique thing and not a lot of people have reference how it might sound. Not it is too complex but rather not a lot of people have balls to make preamp out 6C33C. In fact yea...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #56: 6C33C vs 845 preamp by KOTriode on 2011-11-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A different breed of 6C33C amplifier. in Melquiades Amplifier  84 Replies 
One last thing I can do is buy some Mu metal sheet on Ebay and lined up the transformer can and potted with wax as you said, but that's too much work and probably do not work as well as on a separate chassis, so for now I will listen the way it is an...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #62: 6C33C amp/preamp follow up by KOTriode on 2012-03-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A different breed of 6C33C amplifier. in Melquiades Amplifier  84 Replies 
The reason that I built the 6C33C preamp was to explore the 6C33C true musical potential like I did with the 845. Not only did I compare the sound of these tubes in power amp, but also in preamp. The reason is that with power amp you might hit some l...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #61: Oops by anthony on 2022-06-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Valve Preamplifier for Macondo/DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  74 Replies 
Hi Jarek,Apologies for missing your post.To answer your questions:(1) Yes and no.  I've bundled the preamp into its new chassis (that I made from scratch) and it does not sound as good as before.  There is a grounding problem with the new installatio...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #67: 801A preamp by N-set on 2023-08-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Valve Preamplifier for Macondo/DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  74 Replies 
After eons of construction, I've finally completed my version of the 801A premap, based on Ale Moglia /Bartola Valves design with his Gyrator anode loads, SiC bias and Rod Coleman filament supplies. 6 inputs, switched by an Elma switch and Dave S...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #255: Stronger preamp by ArmAlex on 2017-11-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A listening room for a domesticated Cat? in Audio Discussions  283 Replies 
Dear Romy,Try EAR 312. it may help....
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