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I think this will fall on deaf ears here

service manual and BOM for Pearl: http://www.passdiy.com/pdf/pearlphono.pdf grawk: the Xono has a balanced output, yes, but it's not generated how you might think. Here's a schematic of the MM portion of the Xono (edit: not the exact circuit, but same topology): http://www.rstaudio.de/AlephOno/Rev2/AlephOnoMM.pdf The circuits are indeed different, this is a common misconception.

nah, just 2 needed for balanced operation

seller has plenty...

I think it's worthwhile, because it marginally ensures that the tube has actually been stuck in a tester

Perhaps for a plate loading resistor design, what what about a proper CCS loaded tube, which will behave much more linearly?

mmm. i might be interested in the 15' ers ..

actually, I found someone with a stash of the original PCBs sold by PassDIY. So, I'm going to go this route myself. I will inquire on how many they have. Also, if anyone is wanting to split a pair (the boards are mono, so 2 required for stereo) I'm up for that too as I'd like a single board for a mono preamp.

well, depending on how linear the tube is, this may not be an issue... just like matching BJT hfe using a DMM might be an issue. I know some tube vendors that will honor this request.

I'm considering getting a few Pass Pearl phono PCBs made up. Is there any interest here?

shipped some stuff too.... waiting for PartsConnexion to have a sale on stuff I actually need...

ooh, thanks for the heads up.

do it. interesting idea

drunk shopping, or....... oh.

Plan B: Security, Technology, and the Law: Computer Journalism Rathole

lead

I'd recommend a good yeast smack-pack.

obviously dude... grounding issues don't effect how the unit looks, or how much they paid for it...

me too. fantastic charger.

heh. I think the replies to this thread got lost at some point. Anyways, I'm still looking for a preamp project that can handle the above. I think the preamp I posted here: http://www.head-case.org/forums/speakers/2471-preamps-3.html#post73554 is probably the most accessible project out there. I agree with Kevin's comments but don't really know of a good project off hand that will address his design concerns and get me the specs I need. So, last call for projects!

are you going to try and pitch correct it?

There were so many pressings of "Time Out" you should be able to find a nice mono version. I found one at "Half Price Books", so it's definitely possible. Also, at least with classical, talk about massive bass that mono recordings have, and the clarity really comes with a nice mono cartridge.

nope

what makes you say this? Kinda a generic statement. I know people making lots of money in the NSA, for example. edit: aerius already dinged you on this one..

yay for me!