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Vacuum tubed tone control???

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has manufactured a tubed tone control that could be put in-line between a cd player and preamp? I was hoping to add some musicality by rolling some NOS tubes into it, hopefully without hurting resolution too much.
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bojack
539 posts
 
Yeah, Behringer makes one that looks cool...Model 1851 or something like that.
talon4 OP
185 posts
 
Hello Everyone! Thanks for all you responses. Actually, I've got a pretty good preamp already. I have an Audio Research Reference 3 preamp. I guess what I'm looking for is a tubed equalizer to go between the preamp and amp to add a little musicality. I was hoping to roll some Telefunken or Amperex tubes. Thanks again! Stan
unsound
6,115 posts
 
I think VTL made such a piece for the pro market.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
ARC Ref 3 preamp, Pass 600.5 monos, and Eggleston Andra II loudspeakers and you want to add some tone control tweak to gain musicality?

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joeylawn36111
574 posts
 
Bojack, you are correct. It is the Behringer T1951 Tube Ultra-Q. Parametic EQ with adjustable tube 'warmth' using 12ax7's. Not in the league with hi-end, but around $150 or less, won't hurt to experiment. I have one and would be glad to answer any questions.

Also, isn't the Musical Fidelity X-10D just a tube buffer, with no tone controls?
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