Topic: New TS-2 Preamp ... under development (part II)

[fivefishdiy]

latest update...



Disaster averted... fixed wrong hole locations for the brackets. Ooops.

I *think* this is it..... final final final version. Will send this out for prototype manufacturing tomorrow.

If anybody has any more suggestions, let me know...

About the comment about using TRIM instead of the icon... I'm thinking about it. The current icon doesn't look like a TRIM.
Does anybody have a suggestion for a TRIM icon?

[OFOTD]

Three things:

Why not just label the trim knob, TRIM just like the gain knob says GAIN.  It's consistent, looks good and is idiot-proof

I'd relabel both GAIN's as L-GAIN and R-GAIN.   Again another idiot-proof thing to do.   

Is there a better way to know/label which polarity setting the switch is on?  Are the switches supposed to be set to the same position?

[cybergaloot]

So, the BIG question: What's the ballpark price?

[run_run_run]

I'm run_run_run and I support this thread

[fivefishdiy]

So, the BIG question: What's the ballpark price?

The STOCK version (no HPF, no Input Trafo) I'm shooting for $499 introductory price. That's my target... at how long I can hold it at that price, don't know yet. It's hard when raw materials and costs are increasing everytime I place an order for parts.

[Javier Cinakowski]

At $499 I think you will sell a unit to damn near every person here on taperssection...   

[rastasean]

So, the BIG question: What's the ballpark price?

The STOCK version (no HPF, no Input Trafo) I'm shooting for $499 introductory price. That's my target... at how long I can hold it at that price, don't know yet. It's hard when raw materials and costs are increasing everytime I place an order for parts.

How much more for the high pass filter?

[fivefishdiy]

I decided to do some more additional "testing" to the pre.... 



Closeup...


Extreme Closeup...


And the results of the testing...


Notice the dusty tire marks on top of the case.  The bottom was a bit scratched on the aggregate driveway. But overall, it held up pretty well.
 

[flipp]

Nice that it held up. If it hadn't I hate to think that all that development work went for naught.

and another vote to either spell out "trim" or shorten both gain and trim to G and T

[cybergaloot]

I decided to do some more additional "testing" to the pre.... 

Now that makes it a bargain, a preamp and wheel chock all in one! What a deal!

[muj]

can i have marconi knobs on mine?

[beeco]

that's definitely one of the most unique tests I've ever seen performed with any kind of electronic equipment.  totally amazing. 

[su6oxone]

Wow... the finished prototype looks really good.  Love the blue color and the simple layout.  Dig the icons and all, and I'll add my vote for "Trim" to go next to "Gain." 

[F.O.Bean]

Havent posted in this thread for awhile.

My suggestions are as follows:

1. Spell out TRIM like otehrs have suggested.
2. Make sure we know where is ON and OFF for EACH switch like the Phase Reversal and On/Off switches, and the VU metering.
3. Have SOME KIND of numbering on the Gain knobs instead of just 'marks'. TRIM doesnt matter since the TRIM knobs will most likely 99% of teh time, be in different places on the knob/dial anyway. But Id LOVE to know EXACTLY wher my gain is at ALL TIMES just by looking at a number. That is, unless they 'lock' into their places every 6db. Do they 'snap/lock' into place or are they a variable knob
4. Make the cases ALL BLACK. It will be more stealthy and attract ALOT less attention than a darek blue case, at least IMO.
5. You mean they ALL dont have transformers in them? I am ONLY interested in one w/ TRANSFORMERS to warm up my MBHO's when recording indoors

Looks GREAT, and I cant believe you did the 'car' test Frickin AMAZING bro!

[cybergaloot]

And you need to develop your durability testing a bit more.  Take this for example. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVxOm3lh1rw&feature=related

But you notice that they didn't subject it to the infamous "spun wookie" test.