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BUFFER2
I built this Buffer2 because I'm a POD fan. I wanted a bit more tube "organics" and sustain. Frankly this buffer will work with anyone who uses pedals in their signal chain. You can use it before or after the pedals. Since it has low impedence output, you can also use it for home recording ANY musical instrument. The essence of the circuitry: 2-channels, Stereo volume and tone controls. Single input and output for each channel. All point-to-point, hand-wired. NO CIRCUIT BOARDS. NOS Allen Bradley resistors, Wima and Mallory capacitors. Teflon-coated silver wire. Sturdy and dense cast-aluminum chassis that also is impervious to RF noise. Internal power supply (no wall-warts!). Highly filtered plate and filament supplies makes for very quiet operation. The 1st stage of the 12AU7 is a low-gain amplifier. The 2nd stage is the buffer stage (low impedence).
The LED has an inverted cone design that disperses the light 180 degrees around it's circumference. Turn your lights out! and you'll see how it illuminates the fins, shields and chrome grab bars.
I currently have 2 versions:
$399 USD + shipping
The "Studio" version: $599 USD + shipping
The "Studio" version w/ balanced input upgrade: $699 USD + shipping
The "Studio" version w/ stepped attenuators upgrade: $799 USD + shipping
2010 review from Guitar Player magazine:
See the Buffer2 review from Barry Rudolph which also appears in the June 2008 edition of the Music Connection Magazine.
Here's a review from Tape Op magazine - Nov/Dec 2006:
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