Quickie as tube buffer...hum

[earwaxxer]

It just dawned on me that the humble Quickie may have another function that many may have not adequately considered.

I introduce the Quickie buffer.

I removed said volume controls, due to a volume control that I have on my Crown sub amp. I'm not going to say that its SO much better than having the volume control at max. I dont think so. Although I did have boutique controls in there.  What I DO KNOW, is that the Crown is performing at a much higher level than without said Quickie(s). The bass has improved in specific terms of a more realistic bass response. The frequency of the crossover is not as critical as it was before said buffer. A much fatter more realistic bass. All good. Of course I am using two, but even one is good. Give me another year or so, I will find more tasks for this gem!

Long live the Quickie!!!!

 

[4krow]

Ok smartasp, I believe you. Now I would like to do the same thing, but lower the gain to unity or slightly above. I would keep the volume controls(one for each channel) to use as a balance control. Your thoughts...

 

[earwaxxer]

Hey Greg! Merrrrry Christmas - you son of a bitch! sorry- had a few scotches here already - Its Christmas, so I'm allowed.

Good idea as a balance control . I would agree. One Quickie per channel. F**kin awesome. I will admit, sorry Bottlehead, I did make my second one on my own, but who could resist. They were smart, of course, to price it at $99, because it would cost you more to make your own! Anyway.... Shit ya, put the Quickie in service as you see fit. Dual mono? Why not. I'm going to rig mine as balanced at some stage. Very interesting.

Anyway - merry christmas bro! - Eric

 

[earwaxxer]

I wanted to upload a pic of my masterpiece but I'm over my 'max'. Doc? You can delete my pics so I can upload more.

peace, love, dope, tubes, (add your own).  - Eric

 

[Chris]

haha love it wax... merry christmas to you, and what scotch are/were you imbibing with??

 

[earwaxxer]

Hey Chris - nothing fancy just a Glenmorangie. I'm a whore. What can I say!

 

[Chris]

Well, Glenmorangie is one fine dram... thats for sure... nothing average about it... Thats how i first heard of them, when living in London and visiting the local pub (as you do!), I asked a great scottish friend of mine what was his fave dram, and the words glenmorangie immediately sang from his mouth.... Also , one of the more smooth and best value scotches out there.. so great choice.

 

[earwaxxer]

This is true Chris, but one must consider the environment in which I live. There are, almost literally, guns and booze available for purchase on every street corner. Anyone can pack a concealed weapon without a permit (over 21). Everyplace that sells food sells alcohol in all its various manifestations, Not just beer. The specialty 'Liquor' store supermarkets have every libation on the planet. Great sales and coupons as well! With all of our sunshine and great weather, I can only imagine how much the Russians must drink!

 

[proud indian]

I was on Ardbeg last night. ;D

shreekant

 

[earwaxxer]

Shreekant - thats some good libation there! I usually dont admit that I am ever under the control (on) of my booze. Denial with a capital 'D'!

 

[proud indian]

As a hero member, you are entitled to your opinion on Booze!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D  New year eve is a few days away and I am having about 40 people over. The T amp takes over for parties with the Lowthers. Yes... it gets very loud and since I am a tube a slut, a 12AT7 holds stage as a buffer. CANNOT have a total SS set up !!!

shreekant

 

[earwaxxer]

sounds like a great party! - We are going to a party - its probably not going to be anything like yours (squaresville).

 

[Chris]

Yes, I know Wax... The selection of just about everything in the States these days is just massive!.. In Seattle, there is a store called "99 bottles", and when you walk in, the entire store is filled to the brim with beers from all over the world... Just guessing, but maybe 1000 different kinds?...  I was amazed, impressed and frustrated all at the same time... I love to try things and learn, but that place would take me forever to sample everything.... Only in America!!! and thats (that's.... for Paul) why we LOVE the place!!!...

 

[proud indian]

So much booze....so little time  :

shreekant

 

[earwaxxer]

Update on the 'new years eve' party. It was actually pretty fun. There is some video available, I have yet to see it, of me dancing to some old MJ songs. If I get it, I will definitely pass it your way. I was pretty lit. In the grove, as we used to say. My wife drove home. All is good.

 

[4krow]

Wait a minute  wate a minite wade a mininight, The quickie as a buffer? could it get closer to that just by changing to a tube with less gain?

 

[earwaxxer]

Hey Greg! - I wondered how long it would take for you to chime in! A 'buffer' is not much different than a preamp. Take the volume control out. Or, were you more interested in my new years eve 'escapades'?

 

[4krow]

All I gotta do iz read the front page iffn I wan't ta knoe yer beeswax.

  Now, I think that a buffer will have zero gain as opposed to a pre-amp. I still put volume controls on mine to fine tune the input going to my integrated amp. Sure, it adds cicuitry, but even so I like the results.

 

[jrebman]

Greg,

Have you tried just jumpering out the volume control on the integrated and using it as a straight power amp with the quickie in front of it?  May be worth a try.

-- Jim

 

[earwaxxer]

ok true - I guess a preamp and a buffer are different in that a pre has gain, but they both, ideally, 'improve' the sound. Its amazing to me how many ways there are to do thing. With digital, even more possibilities.