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Post by craigmorris74 on Sept 26, 2022 16:39:10 GMT -6
I recently was able to acquire a O-12 input transformer, and decided to try it out in my Hairball 1176 rev D. I typically use this unit on drums so I recorded some comparison. Never touched the knobs, just swapped the input transformers. The original was a CA-3837-1.
o-12 kick
Interested in hearing your thoughts.
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Post by ironinthepath on Dec 20, 2022 20:36:19 GMT -6
I bought a stereo kit from Hairball for DIY Rev D 500 and also pieced together the parts for a clone of the UA 1108 using a UA reissue output transformer. Bought them in 2021 but been too busy to solder them up. In general, I’m very interested in comparisons of Ed Anderson’s Hairball offerings vs. others. (My first serious clone was a Gyraf 1176 back in 2004 or so, amazing learning experience).Thanks for this! (Will listen when I can on studio monitors).
I will also say, the frequency response plots are very very convincingly close, likely similar to variations of various instances from one supplier if I had to guess (near 1dB difference or so, worst case, audio range). I think that linearly they seem nearly identical: it’s the nonlinear behavior where I’d guess most (if any) of the audible differences originate.
-Chris
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Post by craigmorris74 on Dec 20, 2022 21:47:51 GMT -6
I bought a stereo kit from Hairball for DIY Rev D 500 and also pieced together the parts for a clone of the UA 1108 using a UA reissue output transformer. Bought them in 2021 but been too busy to solder them up. In general, I’m very interested in comparisons of Ed Anderson’s Hairball offerings vs. others. (My first serious clone was a Gyraf 1176 back in 2004 or so, amazing learning experience).Thanks for this! (Will listen when I can on studio monitors). I will also say, the frequency response plots are very very convincingly close, likely similar to variations of various instances from one supplier if I had to guess (near 1dB difference or so, worst case, audio range). I think that linearly they seem nearly identical: it’s the nonlinear behavior where I’d guess most (if any) of the audible differences originate. -Chris They are pretty darn similar. Before tracking down and spending money onan O-12, I’d encourage anyone to download those files and do a blind shootout. They’re very close. |
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