Passive Preamp Blues...

[Alan]

Once one starts messing about with words and calling a transformer an amplifier, we got a problem. Reactance comes into play, and a uniform phase relationship across the audible spectrum is then a prime candidate for signal misalignment.

I agree Stan - A passive pre-amp is not an amplifier at all. The one under discussion is a stepped attenuator resistor based unit, with no transformers at all.

[WikiBoy]

I would dearly like to buy your amp. My last experience of WAD amps was stunning. As I have said though, at the moment I'm working to a budget of 500 pounds. You want 700 and I can't afford it right now. In a few months I will be able to. I simply need a bigger budget and that will come with time.

With the best of intentions I have so many people telling me so many things.

So why ask and listen to other peoples opinion, they know nought more than you do, it is all ******* into the wind. Use your ears - get product either on loan or equipment where you can try and get refunded if you don't like. All you need is your system, your room, your music, your time. OR buy second hand and resell if you don't like. Be a Jerry

[Marco]

Welcome back, Richard. Would you like the customised user title you had before? If so, remind me what it was and I shall attend to it. Meep meep!

Marco.

[SteveW]

Hurray...Richard's back.

The words breath and fresh air spring to mind.

[Mike]

Hi Richard,

Hope you're still, well, 'you'!

Cheers...