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norman_nomad · 20th October 2005

I built one. I think it sounds awesome. Compared to the original? This is difficult to answer.... the originals often don't sound like other originals.

The circuit is very similar to rev#F. Like the original, the G1176 is a FET based limiter; the attack and release times are the same as the original, as well as the ratios.

The G1176 gives the builder the option of using either OEP or Lundahl input and output transformers. It is possible also to skip the input transformer and use an electronically balanced input. (I'm sure Gyraf could elaborate in a much more meaningful way).

All of these options allow for a wide range of "flavors". The OEP being a bit more saturated sounding, and the lundahl's sounding a bit cleaner. You might want to ask the seller some questions about the build. Better yet, you might want to try the DIY approach. As a total newb, I found the G1176 challenging but approachable... and a lot of fun to build! There are some seriously knowledgeable and generous individuals on the prodigy-pro forum. Accessible here ---> http://gyraf.dk/ The breadth of information is pretty staggering... just lurking around there for the last few months has been like taking a college course!

Good luck!

20th October 2005	#3
norman_nomad Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,711	I built one. I think it sounds awesome. Compared to the original? This is difficult to answer.... the originals often don't sound like other originals. The circuit is very similar to rev#F. Like the original, the G1176 is a FET based limiter; the attack and release times are the same as the original, as well as the ratios. The G1176 gives the builder the option of using either OEP or Lundahl input and output transformers. It is possible also to skip the input transformer and use an electronically balanced input. (I'm sure Gyraf could elaborate in a much more meaningful way). All of these options allow for a wide range of "flavors". The OEP being a bit more saturated sounding, and the lundahl's sounding a bit cleaner. You might want to ask the seller some questions about the build. Better yet, you might want to try the DIY approach. As a total newb, I found the G1176 challenging but approachable... and a lot of fun to build! There are some seriously knowledgeable and generous individuals on the prodigy-pro forum. Accessible here ---> http://gyraf.dk/ The breadth of information is pretty staggering... just lurking around there for the last few months has been like taking a college course! Good luck!