Low-gain Valve Preamp

[Bronal]

Does anyone know of a low-gain valve preamp (say 3-6 dB) with an input that can cope with 4V without clipping?

 

And before anyone suggests it, no I'm not interested in a passive device.

[sir sanders zingmore]

Maybe look at Earl Weston's offerings 

 

His  6SN7 states Gain..........6db

and the Time Machine Specifications as Preamplifier / Headphone amplifier
Gain ..........12db (5db when using 6SN7)

[Bronal]

1 hour ago, sir sanders zingmore said:

Maybe look at Earl Weston's offerings 

 

His  6SN7 states Gain..........6db

and the Time Machine Specifications as Preamplifier / Headphone amplifier
Gain ..........12db (5db when using 6SN7)

 

Many thanks for that.

 

I must confess I'd forgotten about Earle.  I'll shoot him an email and see what he has to say.

[georgehifi]

On 07/12/2024 at 1:24 PM, Bronal said:

Does anyone know of a low-gain valve preamp (say 3-6 dB) with an input that can cope with 4V without clipping?

Look at Schiit tube pre's, many have switchable  gains. The Valhalla @ 3.5dB may suit.

 https://www.schiit.com/products/valhalla-1

 

Cheers George 

Edited December 12, 2024 by georgehifi

[Andythiing]

Have you considered a passive device?

[Andythiing]

I was thinking prima Luna but I think they are around 9db?

[kelossus]

@Bronal Is 10db gain too much? I have a preamp that'll fit the bill if you can get away with 10db.

[Bronal]

59 minutes ago, kelossus said:

@Bronal Is 10db gain too much? I have a preamp that'll fit the bill if you can get away with 10db.

 

PM me.