The Importance of Component Matching
The importance of component matching for superior tone in guitar amplifiers and pedals is indeed a significant topic.
The (un)Famous Orange Drop Capacitors
The original manufacturer of Orange Drop capacitors, Sprague Electric Company, ceased operations in the early 2000s. This closure created a significant void in the market, given the component’s popularity and perceived superiority. As demand persisted, a problematic trend emerged: the proliferation of counterfeit Orange Drop capacitors, primarily originating from manufacturers in Asia.
Balanced and Unbalanced Audio Interfaces
Understanding the differences between balanced and unbalanced interfaces, and best practices for interconnecting balanced and unbalanced equipment, is important for achieving optimal audio performance and minimizing noise issues.
Why pedals shouldn’t be powered by 9V batteries
When designing guitar pedal based on op-amps and/or discrete bipolar or FET transistors, the choice between symmetric and asymmetric power supplies can significantly impact your sound.
Discrete Transistors vs. Op-Amps
In the world of high-end audio (Hifi or music gear), the debate between using discrete transistors and integrated operational amplifiers (op-amps) has been ongoing for decades. This article examines the technical merits of discrete transistor designs in comparison to op-amp-based circuits, particularly in the context of audio applications.
High-End Audio Components: JFETs
JFETs are key elements in high-impedance devices like MEMS sensor buffers, microphone preamplifiers or Moving Magnet (MM) phono preamplifiers. (Don’t misfit with MOSFETs!). Nevertheless, there are somehow controversial components for Hi-fi aficionados. Generally, BJTs high […]