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Audiofanzine FR
Published on 12/13/08 at 22:19
(Originally written by Doc Plus/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
Solid-state preamp with speaker simulation.
The standard model has two parallel outputs (Main Out and Split Out) plus one isolated output. You can order a model with three isolated outputs, which can be very useful if you want to use three amps at the same time without ground loop problems.
The unit also has a phase inverter.
It requires 9-volt DC and has a low power consumption.
UTILIZATION
If you're looking for a buffer, I recommend it since it sounds very musical.
Would you like to split one signal in two to simultaneously use two amps and have a third output available for your tuner, for example?
Or split your signal into three identical signals?
SOUND QUALITY
I made two buffers myself but the results weren't convincing. It's the proof that sometimes there is a huge difference between the circuit diagrams available on the web and a professional tool.
I know the BS2 is a sort of reference so I bought this one and I like its sound. Later I discovered a topic in a forum comparing the BS2 with two Masotti models, with no labeled sample files. I chose the sample I liked most and it was the BS2!
OVERALL OPINION
I have one for my pedal board and another one for my rack to split the signal for my two preamps. I'm fully satisfied with them. Considering the other products on the market, it's really not expensive. Instead of giving it 10/10 like many others, I prefer not to rate it.
Solid-state preamp with speaker simulation.
The standard model has two parallel outputs (Main Out and Split Out) plus one isolated output. You can order a model with three isolated outputs, which can be very useful if you want to use three amps at the same time without ground loop problems.
The unit also has a phase inverter.
It requires 9-volt DC and has a low power consumption.
UTILIZATION
If you're looking for a buffer, I recommend it since it sounds very musical.
Would you like to split one signal in two to simultaneously use two amps and have a third output available for your tuner, for example?
Or split your signal into three identical signals?
SOUND QUALITY
I made two buffers myself but the results weren't convincing. It's the proof that sometimes there is a huge difference between the circuit diagrams available on the web and a professional tool.
I know the BS2 is a sort of reference so I bought this one and I like its sound. Later I discovered a topic in a forum comparing the BS2 with two Masotti models, with no labeled sample files. I chose the sample I liked most and it was the BS2!
OVERALL OPINION
I have one for my pedal board and another one for my rack to split the signal for my two preamps. I'm fully satisfied with them. Considering the other products on the market, it's really not expensive. Instead of giving it 10/10 like many others, I prefer not to rate it.