In article , James Boyk
wrote:

Jay - atldigi wrote: That wouldn't be terribly convenient.

True, true. But what does convenience have to do with the best sound
quality? Bad switch contacts can Really screw up the sound; and I doubt
that he'll find good ones.

James Boyk


I wouldn't second guess an extremely bright designer like Fred on his
design, so I wouldn't personally add transformers. If it was for an
interesting experiment in color, then the "best sound quality"
terminology is either up for grabs or not really relevant. It looks like
he's going for a particular sound and not clean neutrality. That's cool.
Sometimes color is great. It sounds like he's after a different goal
from you in this particular project. In that light, I say get the best
switch you can (those buggers can get expensive) and have fun
experimenting with the project. I wouldn't do anything that would alter
the pre so much that I couldn't get it back to ground zero and enjoy it
as Forssell intended it. But maybe he already has a Martech and a
Millennia sitting around for neutrality. Heck, a couple transformers on
a Forssell and some degradation may be just what the doctor ordered to
widen the available pallette. If he asked for the best pre for a
delicate classical date, I may offer a different opinion.

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Jay Frigoletto
Mastersuite
Los Angeles
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