Blameless class A pre-amplifier

[hydrovac]

Hi all,
Recently got this Douglas Self preamp module from a friend... any one tried this pre, if so what are your impressions?
I read great things about his class A amps... not much on the pre though.
Just started the build:





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[captrajesh]

I'm in town till Tuesday forenoon. Hope to sample it before leaving.

 

[hydrovac]

Sure Capt... we can try it with your Nuprime amp too.

 

[lifewater]

Hi Sir, what is the update on the pre ? how do you find it ?

 

[hydrovac]

Hi Sir, what is the update on the pre ? how do you find it ?

Currently paired with DD power-amp, the Pre really is a very neutral bit of kit that puts almost nothing of itself into the overall performance and represents one of the least expensive examples of a usable transparent preamplifier that I have encountered.
The power amp is the more audibly characterful of the two designs, but is still far from what you might call colored. As a pairing, they have enough deviation from absolute neutrality to entertain, but without tipping over into becoming willfully inaccurate.
If you are looking for a well built, powerful pre and power amplifier package with enough watts on tap to work with a wide variety of speakers, this dynamic duo is well worth seeking out.

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[lifewater]

Thank you Sir for the detailed explanation. I will get in touch with you today.

 

[ashar]

Hi all,
Recently got this Douglas Self preamp module from a friend... any one tried this pre, if so what are your impressions?
I read great things about his class A amps... not much on the pre though.
Just started the build:

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Where to get one

 

[hydrovac]

I have one module extra, message me if interested. ….

 

[sdk]

Hi all,
Recently got this Douglas Self preamp module from a friend... any one tried this pre, if so what are your impressions?
I read great things about his class A amps... not much on the pre though.
Just started the build:

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Is there anywhere where a pdf is available for the parts list and pcb layout for iron transfer for people interested in making from scratch?

 

[vdevgon]

listening impressions pls

 

[kaushik]

Good.. But on heatsink bolt looked bulky.
Skimmer ones better..
Lookwise