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Offline johnsonad

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Reply #15 on: December 24, 2020, 08:15:01 AM
Derek, you will be impressed with the BP2 :)

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Reply #16 on: December 24, 2020, 11:36:56 AM
Derek, you will be impressed with the BP2 :)

I'm sure I will. I'm particularly interested in learning about the cathode follower that drops the output impedance and how it ties in with the C4S and new attenuator resistors values. And any other new coolness involved.

Aaron - You write with assurance. Did you end up with the prototype? Id so, what are your impressions of it as compared to the BP1?

cheers, Derek



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Reply #17 on: December 30, 2020, 03:16:24 PM
Thank you, Thomas and thank you, Gideon!

Dan "Doc B." Schmalle
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Reply #18 on: January 04, 2021, 02:13:02 PM
Hello

While I wait for the new Beepre 2, can I run my Kaiju directly from the Eros ii phono?

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AB



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Reply #19 on: January 04, 2021, 02:35:22 PM
No, neither the Kaiju or the Eros has a level control.
But if you want a temporary solution you could take a cheap rca cable and cut it in half and wire it up to a cheap stereo potentiometer
then install between the Eros output and the Kaiju input. This will hold you over until the BP2 is complete.

Lee R.


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Reply #20 on: January 04, 2021, 02:47:30 PM
Hi lee

Thanks for the reply. On my Kaiju I do have volume control. Actually 2 of them, one for left and one for right channel.

Am I missing something?

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AB



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Reply #21 on: January 04, 2021, 03:41:02 PM
OH I am sorry, I was not aware the Kaiju had volume controls(i do not own one) In your case just plug your Eros in and you will be fine.
My apologies again.

Lee R.


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Reply #22 on: January 04, 2021, 03:45:10 PM
No worries. I just thought I was missing something. I believe they are not real volume control but just balance pots. However they work as volume control in my case.



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Reply #23 on: January 04, 2021, 04:12:41 PM
The Kaiju level controls are linear pots, not logarithmic, so they get pretty twitchy at low levels. They are there to adjust the amp if you have too much gain in the rest of the system. But they will work, especially if you want it loud!

Paul Joppa


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Reply #24 on: January 06, 2021, 04:17:39 PM
Tried it out. It’s good! Can’t wait to put in line the beepre 2.

In terms of caps upgrade for the beepre2 I guess the only caps worth upgrading would be the 10uf 250v?

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AB



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Reply #25 on: January 06, 2021, 04:18:44 PM
Yes, swapping out the 10uF/250V caps is an option.  I would recommend buying four.

Paul "PB" Birkeland

Bottlehead Grunt & The Repro Man


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Reply #26 on: January 06, 2021, 04:43:54 PM
Oh 4 of them? I see only 2 in the manual. What other caps would be interested in swapping with the 10uf ?



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Reply #27 on: January 07, 2021, 06:58:15 AM
Save them for the second upgrade.

Paul "PB" Birkeland

Bottlehead Grunt & The Repro Man


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Reply #28 on: January 07, 2021, 09:06:46 AM
Got it!!!



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Reply #29 on: January 19, 2021, 04:57:32 AM
Hello

I placed an order for the model2 when it was released. Are you going to have the upgrades available before you ship the first batch?

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AB