EZ1290

[desol]

Is anyone selling the EZ1290 boards anymore? Thanks

 

[KrIVIUM2323]

Yep.
At least two i know from:

https://analogclassics.com/product/...cX_BYcjGnhaT7sCQAXmIPjVMxeGgzWM0NEorvfFYKkeRI
https://proaudiogc.com/pcb-preamp-gc-73-fet-di-neve-clone-1073
While not a direct copy of EZ1290's boards, second one is based on EZ1290 schemo and offer interesting variation regarding switch. Might be more interesting for EU based members though.

 

[desol]

Thanks!

 

[chrispbass]

Is anyone selling the EZ1290 boards anymore? Thanks

Scroll down the first post

https://groupdiy.com/threads/8-channel-3u-neve-1073-completed.22828/

 

[inf0]

I've been doing a bit of research , cross referencing between different builds and I see that some use Tantalum Caps and Polystyrene (EZ1290) and the proaudiogc doesn't. I've seen the same happening between the EZ1073 500 and the DIYRE version .

I'm still a beginner in many ways so I'm trying to make sense of what's the most "authentic" to the original design. Are those designer choices or a variation on the circuit?

 

[KrIVIUM2323]

The most authentic is what was used on original Neve's modules, you can easily find the info in the 1073 documents.
Does it make an audible difference? Did the 'cloners' decided to use something else for reliatibilty or availlibility issue? Are bc184c mandatory or can be exchanged for mpsa18 ( reversing orientation)? Are some transformer recreation better than others?

In fact you'll have to try by yourself and compare to an original ( can be difficult to source) or a known good clone.

My own take on it is tantalum can make a difference but it won't break or make outcome, it's subtle imho, polystirene can be substituded by good film cap ( polyprop) mpsa18/bc184c doesn't matter, transformers make a difference. My view, your milage may vary.