My take on the BeePre
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Bee Pre, I am done tweaking my Paramounts! I am rereading your post, I misunderstood it for some reason (I probably know, but wouldn't want to admit it). I see you are just changed out the KBG's in the Bee Pre. Got it, thanks. I am going to collect all of the tweaks people are doing and ask some further questions in another post.
Anyway, I may do the KBG's or some Obligatto. We'll see what I decide. Thanks again.
Anyway, I may do the KBG's or some Obligatto. We'll see what I decide. Thanks again.
After four months, my take on the BeePre is that it is excellent bone stock.
I don't seam to have a problem with microphonics.
The only thing I have changed is tubes...speaking of which, give the JJ 300b some thought. Also, the 6A3 is a drop-in replacement that I really like and NOS tubes are reasonable.
I don't seam to have a problem with microphonics.
The only thing I have changed is tubes...speaking of which, give the JJ 300b some thought. Also, the 6A3 is a drop-in replacement that I really like and NOS tubes are reasonable.
I am looking at JJ right now. I was a little concerned after all I read from Jim McShane on the quality of the JJ 8-pin tubes. But if the 300B are still being built well, I am more than open to trying them. Also, as the 6A3 is a drop-in replacement I will see about picking up a pair. Thanks!
I am thinking that I would rather have four inputs and I have no need of the balanced out. So I thought i would just move the regular RCA out over to the balanced out spot and sub in some more RCA jacks to gain another input. I have been searching and have come up with "Neutrik D Style" as stated on the product page. So basically I need this, right?
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Neutrik/NF2D-B-2/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvlX3nhDDO4AENKlXxvJs2PoyYpzPF8P7w%3d
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Neutrik/NF2D-B-2/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvlX3nhDDO4AENKlXxvJs2PoyYpzPF8P7w%3d
Yea, I was thinking whether or not I really want to go to another input or keep it a second output. But I have four inputs I want to use and don't use a sub or any other secondary out (and I don't plan on upgrading my Altecs anytime soon to anything that would require a sub). So another input might be a lot more helpful. Though I do think about building a headphone amplifier someday. Hmmm, decisions...
Thanks!
Thanks!
You'll also need a different rotary switch: a 4P4T. This is generally a 2 level rotary switch, which gets pricey.
Just got off the phone with Grainger after talking though PB's post and that exact same thought occurred to me. I use vinyl 99% of the time. CD for most of the rest. I do have a SACD player and an MP3 player. Thinking if I need to switch between the two there is absolutely no way I use them enough to merit this sort of PIA and expense. Think I will just swap them out manually when needed like you. Its not that big of a deal.
You can also wire it completely stock and use a pair of these:
http://www.parts-express.com/xlr-female-to-rca-female-adapter--240-428
http://www.parts-express.com/xlr-female-to-rca-female-adapter--240-428
That's cool, PB, even better idea then. I am just going to wire the inputs and outputs stock. Saves me some shipping and I get the adapters at Radio Shack or order them later. Sweet!
Just out of curiosity, Johnsonad, what Elma selector switch did you use that still allowed the proper grounding scheme (if I understand the concept correctly)?
Just out of curiosity, Johnsonad, what Elma selector switch did you use that still allowed the proper grounding scheme (if I understand the concept correctly)?
Enjoy the wine! I have some seriously special beer upstairs, think I will go get some. And I think we have a couple of weeks before I would need to know anything!
Edit: beer brewed by Trappist monks, and a Bottlehead Eros, Foreplay, and Paramounts feeding some Altec Model 19s. Must be Friday night! Too much fun!
Edit: beer brewed by Trappist monks, and a Bottlehead Eros, Foreplay, and Paramounts feeding some Altec Model 19s. Must be Friday night! Too much fun!
A good alternative to a complex rotary switch is two 4pdt microswitches. Each of four (or three) inputs can be wired to the output bank of eyelets and the center eylets can be wired in parallel to the preamp circuit input. This switches four stereo inputs and grounds into the preamp. Michel Percy sells these for about $11 each, and they are quality switches (and very small). I've done these many times and it works very well.
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