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Post by deehope on Nov 13, 2020 10:11:48 GMT -6
would the cleanest sounding version of these pres be the 312 with the hardy opamps? how about biggest lowened, vp25? I'm not sure. I think the VP25/VP26 is pretty clean with the stock opamps. The 312 is the same circuit minus a few modern pieces like AC coupling so the pots don't get scratchy over time. Honestly there's not much difference in overall tone though. I have 4 of the VP26 built like 312s but I also have 4 of the VP25s too and don't notice that much difference. thanks, that's kind of what I figured. I have so many opampa with no home lol |
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Post by jeff8675309 on Nov 13, 2020 11:02:37 GMT -6
I have 4 of the vp26 built like 312s. Great preamps. would the cleanest sounding version of these pres be the 312 with the hardy opamps? how about biggest lowened, vp25? Agreed - at least on the VP26's being great. I haven't built any others yet, but that's mostly as I've been really satisfied with their sound and flexibility of usage. That being said, I do think about adding a VP26 with a DI jack on the front panel, or the VP28 from time to time. |
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Post by EmRR on Nov 14, 2020 19:18:05 GMT -6
I have 4 of the vp26 built like 312s. Great preamps. would the cleanest sounding version of these pres be the 312 with the hardy opamps? A 990 is noise optimized for 600 ohm input, so it's 'non-optimal' to use one here, FWIW. You might like it. |
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Post by Guitar on Nov 28, 2020 11:13:55 GMT -6
I'll put in a plug for the CAPI VP312 as well as the CA-0252 and the GAR AM-10. I used Cinemag transformers in mine. Love these things, workhorses.
The Five Fish NK-72DI is also really good, with the GAR OA-10 op amps (Neumann style). Darker and smoother than the CAPI, but equally usefull. Love those Carnhill transformers.
SCA is back in business too. I used to rely heavily on their N72.
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Post by fishnmusician on Nov 27, 2021 2:32:30 GMT -6
Anyone else built the VP26 pre's? Did a pair of those years ago and also assembled a set of gar2520 as well as a set of 1731 opamps to switch out for different colours. I have 4 of the vp26 built like 312s. Great preamps. I've built several vp26 & vp312 and wondering how you built a vp26 like a 312 ? Thanks |
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