On the eve of receiving back my modded Ampex 440 cards for listening tests,I wanted to ask the titled question.
"Can solid state tape electronics equal their tube equivalents ?"
With add on tape preamps available such as the King Cello, Bottlehead series, Haviland,Manley,Aria,de Paravicini and others. I thought it might be interesting to see what WBF members have to say about their experiences with their stock electronics,aftermarket tape preamps,and for a few their attempts to roll their own.
I came across this interview with tape electronics guru Tim de Paravicini and found it very informative.
"I don't have to use tubes in my designs; I only do it for marketing reasons. I've got an exact equivalent in solid state. I can make either type do the same job, and I have no preference. People can't pick which is which. And electrons have no memory of where they've been! The end result is what counts."
http://ear-usa.com/timdeparavicini.htm
I'm not looking for a typical food fight about SS vs Tubes. I would just like to see what preference you might have, given that many here have had a chance to listen to many tape electronics and the effect on analog tape sound.
I would especially like to hear from those on the pro audio sound side.
I must admit I am bored waiting to have my projects completed.
"Can solid state tape electronics equal their tube equivalents ?"
With add on tape preamps available such as the King Cello, Bottlehead series, Haviland,Manley,Aria,de Paravicini and others. I thought it might be interesting to see what WBF members have to say about their experiences with their stock electronics,aftermarket tape preamps,and for a few their attempts to roll their own.
I came across this interview with tape electronics guru Tim de Paravicini and found it very informative.
"I don't have to use tubes in my designs; I only do it for marketing reasons. I've got an exact equivalent in solid state. I can make either type do the same job, and I have no preference. People can't pick which is which. And electrons have no memory of where they've been! The end result is what counts."
http://ear-usa.com/timdeparavicini.htm
I'm not looking for a typical food fight about SS vs Tubes. I would just like to see what preference you might have, given that many here have had a chance to listen to many tape electronics and the effect on analog tape sound.
I would especially like to hear from those on the pro audio sound side.
I must admit I am bored waiting to have my projects completed.