buffer preamp

[retrogrouch]

Good Sir,

Have you any opinions on matching impedence between a piezo pickup and the amp.

I use a Fishman Full Circle into a Walter Woods or Mesa Walkabout.
I've been using a Raven Labs PMB-II as my buffer preamp. While it has a 10 meg-ohm input impedence, it's a 2 channel blender w/ EQ. The EQ can't be bypassed. I generally run it flat, but it's a bit redundant.

I need a box w/o EQ. Simple, but with the most potential for delivery of fat warm natural goodness.

Considering a Little Labs Multi Z PIP, or a Demeter Tube DI, both of which have 20 meg-ohm input imp.(27 with the PIP) available, and both of which are priced for the ruling class.

The battle continues.

Thoughts?

[Lynn Seaton]

Contact the pickup manufacturer that you use and see what they recommend. There is so much out there it is hard to keep up.