FAQ

What actually is a preamp?

What actually is a preamp?

"Preamp" as a technical term, to the extent that it even is a technical term, is an amplifier stage that adds enough gain to bring the signal up to "nominal...

What actually is a preamp?

"Preamp" as a technical term, to the extent that it even is a technical term, is an amplifier stage that adds enough gain to bring the signal up to "nominal...

What is meant by "impedance sensitive device?" Why do some pedals care and others don't?

What is meant by "impedance sensitive device?" ...

When we talk about "impedance sensitive" pedals, typically we are referring to very early, simple circuits like classic fuzzes and wahs (classic fuzzes would be fuzz-face, maestro, tone-bender, etc. 60s...

What is meant by "impedance sensitive device?" ...

When we talk about "impedance sensitive" pedals, typically we are referring to very early, simple circuits like classic fuzzes and wahs (classic fuzzes would be fuzz-face, maestro, tone-bender, etc. 60s...

Do components matter? Are some components magic?

Do components matter? Are some components magic?

THE IDEA THAT COMPONENT SELECTION DOES NOT MATTER IS AS FOOLISH AS THE IDEA THAT COMPONENTS CAN BE MAGIC

Do components matter? Are some components magic?

THE IDEA THAT COMPONENT SELECTION DOES NOT MATTER IS AS FOOLISH AS THE IDEA THAT COMPONENTS CAN BE MAGIC

What is the input/output impedance of EUNA/OAMP? Is 1M/100R the ideal spec?

What is the input/output impedance of EUNA/OAMP...

Are there figures for input/output impedance that are better than others?

What is the input/output impedance of EUNA/OAMP...

Are there figures for input/output impedance that are better than others?

Why should I try EUNA when I have other buffers in the chain?

Why should I try EUNA when I have other buffers...

The buffer in the TU-3 is not a bad place to start, it is very low noise. But it does have some tonal issues to me, I think in fairness...

Why should I try EUNA when I have other buffers...

The buffer in the TU-3 is not a bad place to start, it is very low noise. But it does have some tonal issues to me, I think in fairness...