12SN7 Inverting Preamp

The need for a simple  tube preamplifier was realized with this project.

It started with a PT that has similar specifications used in the Bottlehead Foreplay preamp kits.

A FWBR into a typical CRCRCRCR filter provides low ripple B+ for the signal circuit. The UF4007 diodes are snubbed and the on/off switch is bypassed by a .1uF /250VAC  rated line cap to mitigate any unpleasant power on disturbances with my subwoofer.

The signal circuit is simple : cathode biased , resistor loaded 12SN7 twin triodes cap coupled to the RCA outputs.  There are a single set of RCA inputs for line level devices.  A dual 100k ohm pot provides a means of attenuating the input signals.

Output Z is about 8k ohms. The phase inverts 180 degrees on the output of this preamp.  

I might revisit the idea of a simple 12SN7 tube preamp using a choke load and higher B+.

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