Calling Uncle Fluffy - Is this eBay SR Preamp kit look to be decent?

Jim C · #1 01-01-2011, 06:35 PM

I know that a few of you guys would experiment with a SR type pre-amp if you didn't have to build it (doesn't matter to me as I have one). This eBay seller has a kit for sale that would only require soldering without the parts procurement hassle.

Any of you EE guys that are familiar with the Fluffy version think these guys could be selling a decent kit?

http://cgi.ebay.com/DIY-Ref-Music-Ma...item19c21b0a96

UncleFluffy · #2 01-01-2011, 06:44 PM

Not a bad price on the parts. Shipping is a bit high but the convenience of getting everything from one source is probably worth it.

The perfboard version will be a little larger than a PCB version if space is an issue but I doubt that's going to be a dealbreaker.

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If you do grab the parts from here, don't do this:

They may claim it "sounds better" (it won't) but one bump and it will short out and kill your sound. Use the perfboard.

Jim C · #3 01-01-2011, 07:26 PM

The ball of solder approach does look a bit dicey.
Do the components and their values match up to your version?
All my notes are at work.

Darkstrike · #4 01-01-2011, 07:47 PM

Seems like a handy way to get all the needed stuff.

UncleFluffy · #5 01-01-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim C

Do the components and their values match up to your version?

Yes, and the extra bits they include look worthwhile as well.

BassLife77 · #6 01-01-2011, 09:01 PM

If the ebay seller suggests building a preamp that looks like this I would question his skills in electronics. that looks like a fire hazard. The treble pot is suppose to be a reverse log and the one he uses will have the treble adjustment backwards. you would be better off sourcing higher quality parts yourself and it would be less than the $25 he wants.

UncleFluffy · #7 01-01-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BassLife77

it would be less than the $25 he wants.

If you can get everything from one place, yes.

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Originally Posted by BassLife77

The treble pot is suppose to be a reverse log and the one he uses will have the treble adjustment backwards.

You are correct - good spot. I'll send a question through ebay to see if we can get clarification there.

UncleFluffy · #8 01-02-2011, 12:26 PM

Got a reply from the seller - the treble pot is regular log taper, not reverse. So not recommended unless you already have the correct pot sitting around at home or can get hold of one cheaply.