LM833 vs '5532 ?

[clintrubber]

Hi,

For various upgrades I see the LM833 being recommended.
Just wondering - what are the benefits of using a LM833 over a '5532 ?

Thanks,

Peter

 

[gyraf]

Lower distortion, but also lower output drive capability. making it good for high gain/low dist work, where high output drive is not important..

Jakob E.

 

[clintrubber]

Thanks Jakob, for pointing this out. I hadn't realized the lower THD w.r.t. the '5532.

Hmm, so when I for instance build Kev's portable micpre I should take care when using/loading the unbal. out (pre-2142) or use a '5532 in that position.

Thanks,

Peter

 

[clintrubber]

Not questioning the above - just out of THD-curiousity I had a look at the Self-site:

'5532:

http://www.dself.dsl.pipex.com/ampins/webbop/5532.htm


'833:

http://www.dself.dsl.pipex.com/ampins/webbop/lm833.htm


They're quite alike but the THD-advantage doesn't seem to appear that strong from at least these measurements. FWIW that is; I figure they both do well and will happily use the '833.

Could also image the '833 simply sounds OK :wink:

Bye,

Peter

 

[Bear]

I think it was this one that Fred Forssel was recomending to me as a 5532 alternative for a project upgrading TL072's.

Bear

 

[AMZ-FX]

At one time I remember there being concern about the LM833 as a low noise replacement if required to drive a heavy load... the output drive was rather asymmetrical as compared to other dual chips.

regards, Jack