Noble Amps Preamp

[TREYontheBASS]

Has anyone here compared the RNDI to a Broughton Studio One set flat? I have the latter and used to have the former a few years ago. The Studio One is based on the Neve 1073.
Or compared the Studio One to the Noble?

I'm using the Noble and Studio One together right now and it sounds glorious.

They are different beasts on their own. The Noble just gives me that fat, warm and gooey tube texture that I want my bass signal running through to bring it to life. Kinda like the difference in running through a solid state amp vs. an SVT. (obvioulsy) It's a 3D kind of feel. The S1 on its own is very clean and precise, but brings its own feel of "fullness" to anything you're running through it. Just a little secret sauce, kind of polishes your tone so its more studio-like whether you're tracking in the studio or playing live. (I use it for tracking guitars as well with great results) Both of them together though makes me stand out in a mix no matter what style or genre I'm in. It's great.

 

[taylor16]

The question I’ve always wondered was how the Noble compares to the Monique. I know the later has a gain stage early in the pre-amp signal that influences tone as well as a sensitivity dial- both of which can influence tone.

 

[ahc]

The question I’ve always wondered was how the Noble compares to the Monique. I know the later has a gain stage early in the pre-amp signal that influences tone as well as a sensitivity dial- both of which can influence tone.

The Monique has a Baxandall/James tone stack that boosts or cuts similar to an Ampeg tone stack (SVT B15). The Noble is a Fender-ish stack that is boost only. They both sound similar to their respective designs. So... they sound different. Two flavors of great!

 

[Infidelity]

The question I’ve always wondered was how the Noble compares to the Monique. I know the later has a gain stage early in the pre-amp signal that influences tone as well as a sensitivity dial- both of which can influence tone.

I’m not at all a big fan of the Monique. In my opinion, its voiced somewhat dark thus the Noble wins out for me in that regard. Plus the form factor of Jule’s is pretty cumbersome compared to competitors.

Like others have said, it’s two completely different pre amps.

Here’s a vid of @SamuelSandoval comparing both pre amp:

 

[purpleflyhunter]

How often do you need to change tubes?

Do any of you feel a need to carry extra tubes when on a gig?

 

[MTN.bass72]

I’m not at all a big fan of the Monique. In my opinion, its voiced somewhat dark thus the Noble wins out for me in that regard. Plus the form factor of Jule’s is pretty cumbersome compared to competitors.

Like others have said, it’s two completely different pre amps.

Here’s a vid of @SamuelSandoval comparing both pre amp:

Sam is who I bought my first Noble from.. good guy

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

I’m not at all a big fan of the Monique. In my opinion, its voiced somewhat dark thus the Noble wins out for me in that regard. Plus the form factor of Jule’s is pretty cumbersome compared to competitors.

Like others have said, it’s two completely different pre amps.

Here’s a vid of @SamuelSandoval comparing both pre amp:

I had the same impression of Monique. I gigged it for several months. WAY too dark for me.

 

[IvanBassist]

I’m not at all a big fan of the Monique. In my opinion, its voiced somewhat dark thus the Noble wins out for me in that regard. Plus the form factor of Jule’s is pretty cumbersome compared to competitors.

Like others have said, it’s two completely different pre amps.

Here’s a vid of @SamuelSandoval comparing both pre amp:

Wow. I didn't expect the Monique to be that dark when not using EQ

 

[corsicangroove]

And what about the noble vs the oracle ?

 

[scubaduba]

I had an Oracle and have a Noble on the way so I’ll share some thoughts.

 

[Bassworship1]

Anyone have a Excellent shape Noble to sale me this weekend hit me up as I’m outthink the trigger in a build by Monday if I don’t find one.

 

[scubaduba]

There was one in the classifieds yesterday.

 

[Infidelity]

There was one in the classifieds yesterday.

Sold it already, someone in Cali would be happy on Tuesday.

 

[Bassworship1]

Well after talking to Jack I've placed a $600 down on a new Noble build. I've strictly went to a ampless pedalboard rig now for our main church and my other gigs. Excited to get this preamp.

 

[IvanBassist]

Well after talking to Jack I've placed a $600 down on a new Noble build. I've strictly went to a ampless pedalboard rig now for our main church and my other gigs. Excited to get this preamp.

Congrats!

 

[scubaduba]

I received my Noble today and honestly, I’m not impressed. The RNDI sounds just as good, if not better than the Noble with EQ flat.

I prefer the Oracle and Grace ALiX to the Noble.

 

[chris merrill]

I agree!

I received my Noble today and honestly, I’m not impressed. The RNDI sounds just as good, if not better than the Noble with EQ flat.

I prefer the Oracle and Grace ALiX to the Noble.

 

[ahc]

That's why there's chocolate, vanilla and 28 other flavors.

 

[been_effected]

The Monique has a Baxandall/James tone stack that boosts or cuts similar to an Ampeg tone stack (SVT B15). The Noble is a Fender-ish stack that is boost only. They both sound similar to their respective designs. So... they sound different. Two flavors of great!

I've done this comparison. In the room, feeding the same preamp, the Monique edged it out. There was a degree of richness the Monique had that was just...magic. But, the form factor of the Noble would win, plus the price, if I had to choose.

Oddly enough, I didn't find the Monique dark...

 

[mostvaliant]

I received my Noble today and honestly, I’m not impressed. The RNDI sounds just as good, if not better than the Noble with EQ flat.

I prefer the Oracle and Grace ALiX to the Noble.

This is what I was waiting for! Makes my choice a lot easier.