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Any ideas for a DIY Preamp

post #1 of 6
11/21/11 at 6:00am
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I know most, if not all headphone amps come with a pre-amp (or at least most of the entry level stuff seems to), but I'm looking at one for setting up a speaker system. Any ideas for a decently priced preamp (hopefully sub $300).

 

Also, I'm wondering if anyone has recommendations for learning to solder. Any especially good online tutorials? And any recommendations for practicing my soldering skills before I start a project?

 

Thanks in advance,

Chris

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post #2 of 6
11/21/11 at 1:10pm

Bottlehead Foreplay III

 

http://www.bottlehead.com/store.php?crn=220&rn=430&action=show_detail

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post #3 of 6
11/22/11 at 10:25am

Also the Aikido premp: http://glass-ware.stores.yahoo.net/listheam.html

 

For soldering tutorial, i just do a search on youtube.

 

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post #4 of 6
11/22/11 at 10:39am

Tutorials

 

http://www.tangentsoft.com/elec/movies/

 

Bottlehead gear is great, if it fits your budget.  Hard to beat the sound without spending a lot more, and you can always upgrade your Bottlehead kit with boutique parts when the budget allows.

 

Have a look around at diyaudio.com too for more ideas.

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post #5 of 6
11/23/11 at 1:12am
Check out the Eric Barbour "Brute Force" headphone amp/preamp at HeadWize. You can get the parts for $300 or less.
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post #6 of 6
11/23/11 at 9:04am

I just found this site and the SP8 tube pre looks great! http://www.tubes4hifi.com/pre11.htm

 

+ you can buy it as a kit with all parts

+ circuit includes a 40db phono pre

 

Assembly http://www.tubes4hifi.com/SP8-AM1.htm

 


Edited by francisdemarte - 11/23/11 at 9:24am
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