BeePre 2 now taking orders - introductory pricing, save $100

[Alby0521]

Hi lee

Thanks for the reply. On my Kaiju I do have volume control. Actually 2 of them, one for left and one for right channel.

Am I missing something?

Best

AB

 

[Thermioniclife]

OH I am sorry, I was not aware the Kaiju had volume controls(i do not own one) In your case just plug your Eros in and you will be fine.
My apologies again.

 

[Alby0521]

No worries. I just thought I was missing something. I believe they are not real volume control but just balance pots. However they work as volume control in my case.

 

[Paul Joppa]

The Kaiju level controls are linear pots, not logarithmic, so they get pretty twitchy at low levels. They are there to adjust the amp if you have too much gain in the rest of the system. But they will work, especially if you want it loud!

 

[Alby0521]

Tried it out. It’s good! Can’t wait to put in line the beepre 2.

In terms of caps upgrade for the beepre2 I guess the only caps worth upgrading would be the 10uf 250v?

Thanks

AB

 

[Paul Birkeland]

Yes, swapping out the 10uF/250V caps is an option.  I would recommend buying four.

 

[Alby0521]

Oh 4 of them? I see only 2 in the manual. What other caps would be interested in swapping with the 10uf ?

 

[Paul Birkeland]

Save them for the second upgrade.

 

[Alby0521]

Got it!!!

 

[Alby0521]

Hello

I placed an order for the model2 when it was released. Are you going to have the upgrades available before you ship the first batch?

Best

AB

 

[Paul Birkeland]

The upgrade manuals are shot and I will be building out the upgrades on my BeePre to check over the manual.  We will absolutely ship the stock kits before the upgrades are put on sale.

 

[Doc B]

We hope to be shipping the first kits by the end of the month. Parts have been coming in and getting prepped.

 

[Alby0521]

Thanks!

 

[vinylb]

How different will it be to the original? Will it be mostly pcb with some point 2 point wiring? I have built other entry level preamp kits , how does this compare to them?

Thx
Neville

 

[Paul Birkeland]

The BeePre 2 definitely has a focus on simplifying the stock build.  The wiring is 95% point to point, with one rather simple PC board with testing procedures to test the board on its own. 

 

[Deke609]

@Doc B:

Will the intro pricing still be going when the upgrades first become available? If not, can I purchase the BP2 now, but have you wait on shipping it to me until the upgrades are available? I'd like to save a bit on shipping to Toronto.

Also: is there any chance I can buy a couple of the original BP1 filament shunt reg boards? I sent an email about this some weeks ago, but have not heard back. I really just want the boards, but I would be happy to purchase them with or without components, whatever might be easer on your end.

cheers and many thanks, Derek

 

[Deke609]

@Doc B:

Will the intro pricing still be going when the upgrades first become available? If not, can I purchase the BP2 now, but have you wait on shipping it to me until the upgrades are available? I'd like to save a bit on shipping to Toronto.

Also: is there any chance I can buy a couple of the original BP1 filament shunt reg boards? I sent an email about this some weeks ago, but have not heard back. I really just want the boards, but I would be happy to purchase them with or without components, whatever might be easer on your end.

cheers and many thanks, Derek

Bump. In case this slipped through the cracks.

many thanks, Derek

 

[Doc B]

Yes the price will go up as soon as we ship this first batch, which is starting to ship today. We will be out of the office for a couple days then back to shipping the rest on Friday. So the price will probably increase next week on Monday, Feb 1.

 

[Deke609]

Thanks Doc.

Can I buy the BP2 now, but have BH hold off on shipping until the upgrades are ready to ship?

Also, as mentioned, I'd be interested in purchasing a couple of the LM1085 filament reg boards used in the BP1 -- if you have a bunch in inventory that you no longer need.

cheers and many thanks, Derek

 

[Doc B]

Yes, we can certainly hold on to the kit for you. I'll have to check to see if we have any of the regulator boards left.