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Old 12th December 2006   #1
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Good pre amp for Royer 121's

Hey,

Can anyone recommend a good pre amp for the Royer 121's?

Also - what are peoples favorate pre amp to run an SM57 through

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Great River MP-2NV is the thing. The selectable input impedance makes it a good match to dynamics and ribbons.
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For sm57 snare, I love the tube tech MP1a. Great beafy sound.
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do a search
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everyones gonna have a different opinion..its all a matter of trying a bunch of different pre's and seeing which works best for you

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Something with transformers.
Open up that front end to get some iron love.........

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The NPNG has taken my 121's, SF-12's, and most recently the AEA R-88 to places I never imagined. Huge, clear, opulent, amazing.
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The BUZZ arc is awesome with ribbons!
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Buzz ma2.2 works a charm also.
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The NPNG has taken my 121's, SF-12's, and most recently the AEA R-88 to places I never imagined. Huge, clear, opulent, amazing.
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