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RCA OP-6/BA-2 Hybrid Mic Pre Amp: Listening Test/Shootout
Alright! So earlier this week I described the successful completion of the RCA OP-6/BA-2 microphone preamp. Check out this previous post for all the construction and technical details. The short story is: the RCA OP-6 is one of the … Continue reading →
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Ward Beck Console Preamps: History, Preservation, Listening Test
Tom Gruning with one of his Ward Beck ‘lunchboxes’ I came across Tom Gruning’s work on eBay and I was drawn to the level of craftsmanship that he put into these largely unheralded Ward Beck pieces. What’s/Who’s a Ward Beck … Continue reading →
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