Just one final point....


Quote Originally Posted by struth View Post
Dare say they could spontaneously combust due to the huge voltages involved
Yes, but statistically, how many have *actually* done that, out of how many sold in total? And if any LDR preamps have blown up like that, what was the outcome for those in the vicinity? Are they still alive and in good health?

Quite frankly, if you fretted about every 'what if?' in life, you'd never set foot outside the door!!

Marco.