msb Posted Saturday at 13:08 Share Posted Saturday at 13:08 Some years ago I came across Jo Chiou’s YouTube channel , here was a complete tone nerd from somewhere in Quebec , comparing various tube preamps. He was also occasionally making and selling preamps , often (as so many are) using the classic B15 preamp for inspiration. He was someone that loved to take things apart and build his versions. We recently became Facebook friends. I mentioned that I had found a Demeter Minnie amp for sale in the US but after the exchange , shipping and duties it was too much. Jon messaged me and said he had built 500 watt amps based on the Minnie , and would I like to have one built … it will be done in mid January. I’m happily using a tube preamp for the front end so this is strictly back end slam. Clean , transparent power. There’s one knob … volume. Funny how things can happen just like that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted Saturday at 14:32 Share Posted Saturday at 14:32 Good luck and keep us informed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted Saturday at 15:29 Author Share Posted Saturday at 15:29 It’s the power amp on the bottom. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted Saturday at 16:04 Share Posted Saturday at 16:04 33 minutes ago, msb said: It’s the power amp on the bottom. That setup looks so cool, will you use the amp with your Monique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted Saturday at 21:38 Author Share Posted Saturday at 21:38 That’s the reason for it. I’ve been using the effect return channel on a Forte , which works wonderfully , I think this might be a slightly more elegant solution. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted 19 hours ago Author Share Posted 19 hours ago On 21/12/2024 at 12:04, Reggaebass said: That setup looks so cool, will you use the amp with your Monique Jon made that preamp in the pic too. So far I’ve got to say he’s been an excellent communicator. He wanted to let me know there is a fan like the one in the Minnie that can be loud at quiet levels , I told him this was to be mostly used at gigs , the fan is not an issue at gig volume in a fairly noisy environment. Parts are on the way , this is a pretty straightforward design. Strictly back end clean transparent power. I’m looking forward to hauling this downtown for gigs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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