Originally Posted By: justanoldmuso
a diy mic pre i built for 5 buckies with a couple of junk transistors

Actually, you can make a surprisingly good preamp with just two transistors and a few Rs and Cs, so long as you don't try to push it too hard.

Originally Posted By: justanoldmuso
"buddy dont think you can spend your way to a great song".

+1 ... Good advice any year, really.

I'm not so sure that the tape speed thing is too good, though :-)

G.

Jazz relative beginner, starting at a much older age than was helpful.
AVL:MXE Linux; Windows 11
BIAB2025 Audiophile, a bunch of other software.
Kawai MP6, Ui24R, Focusrite Saffire Pro40 and Scarletts
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