Our latest kit - Moreplay

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Offline Doc B.

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on: August 18, 2020, 05:03:42 AM
We're now taking orders for the Moreplay preamp kit. You can find the story, specs and pictures at the link:

https://bottlehead.com/product/moreplay-preamplifier-kit/

Dan "Doc B." Schmalle
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Reply #1 on: August 18, 2020, 06:20:22 AM
Just ordered mine, looking forward to assembling it. Hope everyone is staying healthy.

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Reply #2 on: August 18, 2020, 07:29:58 AM
Thanks Cary!

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Reply #3 on: August 18, 2020, 10:52:00 AM
Ordered mine too. Can’t wait! 

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Reply #4 on: August 18, 2020, 11:07:32 AM
Thanks Ben!

As I expected these are going fairly quickly. We have sold 5 of the initial run of 15 in the first 18 hours. If you want in on this first run it's probably best not to wait too long to order. If you can't swing it right now, no worries. There will be more runs in the future.

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Reply #5 on: August 18, 2020, 01:38:36 PM
Man… I don’t need it but these kits are so fun to build. Maybe a nice garage pre. I’ll sleep on it.

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Reply #6 on: August 18, 2020, 02:23:41 PM
Quote from: oguinn on August 18, 2020, 01:38:36 PM
I’ll sleep on it.

Ouch! It gets pretty hot. By the way - Happy Birthday!
« Last Edit: August 18, 2020, 02:25:18 PM by Doc B. »

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Reply #7 on: August 18, 2020, 03:41:33 PM
Very nice little pre-amp. I built a 12AX7/6V6 power amp in a high school electronics class circa 1978. We sheared, punched and used a break to build a sheet metal chassis for it. It was a lot of fun. Eventually I gave the amp to a good friend of mine that turned it into a beautiful practice amp for his guitar. Naturally I got a bit nostalgic when I saw your announce for this amp.

Is it safe to assume that there will be Bottlehead enhancements forthcoming? i.e. Stepped attenuator, c4s etc.?

I fall into the category of not really needing another pre-amp but you have my attention. And with the lingering COVID restrictions your timing is impeccable.


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Reply #8 on: August 18, 2020, 03:44:43 PM
Upgrades are indeed planned!

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Reply #9 on: August 18, 2020, 05:18:13 PM
Uh, I am tempted too! But similar to others not in need for another pre-amp, still very happy with my EF3. What are the dimensions of the Moreplay? Thanks for coming up with yet another kit!

Stefan Hampel
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Reply #10 on: August 18, 2020, 06:02:18 PM
Dimensions are the same as FP-3, but the controls are on the long side.

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Reply #11 on: August 18, 2020, 07:54:59 PM
I'm wanting to add a tube sound to my otherwise solid state system.
Would this be a good way to go about it? Running my speakers as well as low and high-impedance headphones is essential. My current system consists of an SMSL SP200, SMSL M200 and an Emotiva a100.
Thanks a lot guys!


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Reply #12 on: August 19, 2020, 06:27:29 AM
Hi Doc,

Are you guys also working on a new affordable poweramp that would go along with the Moreplay? I was looking for something similar to the Smash/Seductor combination. If so, what is the approx. time frame? I had originally planned on getting two Seductors and wiring them as monoblocks, but it got discontinued before I could pounce on a second Seductor kit...I have a maxed-out Smash that is looking for some buddies... :)
Thanks!
FS


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Reply #13 on: August 19, 2020, 06:30:38 AM
Quote from: Stanima on August 18, 2020, 07:54:59 PM
Running my speakers as well as low and high-impedance headphones is essential.
The Moreplay would sit happily behind your power amp, but it is not suitable for driving headphones.

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Reply #14 on: August 19, 2020, 07:06:22 AM
Quote from: Doc B. on August 18, 2020, 02:23:41 PM
Ouch! It gets pretty hot. By the way - Happy Birthday!

Thank you!

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