Ahh, now thats loaded question, Im just about to finish the pearl 3 and audition. I(Once Ive built the PSU) Ive just washed the PCBs and are still drying. The Peal 2 has bettered all that Ive tried against it in the past 5 years. Im hoping the Pear 3 will beat it but want know for a few days yet. The Pearl 3 is a no brainer as it comes with 'almost' everything you need to build it.Thank you for the response, so go for Pearl2 or wait for Pearl3 ?
They powered up first time on the bench with no issues. Ive just got to check the R27 bias and I'll be good to go.
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Thank you so much, I am eager to see what you think. @mhenschel lol you are correct, I just found it. New to this site so...
So Ive thrown this thing together just to see:-
A) Will it all fit in one shoe box case, yes no problem.
B) Will it hum if I do A, the answer is yes, very very slight hum. I have to put my ear unto the speakers to detect it. Work in progress.. shielding round the Tx.
C) Does it sound better than the Pearl 2, early hours / days but yes it does.
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A) Will it all fit in one shoe box case, yes no problem.
B) Will it hum if I do A, the answer is yes, very very slight hum. I have to put my ear unto the speakers to detect it. Work in progress.. shielding round the Tx.
C) Does it sound better than the Pearl 2, early hours / days but yes it does.
Buy Buy Buy...
@arupgowda I’d suggest the Pearl 3 over the Pearl 2 just because the PCB set is a better value and come with a lot more components, and is easier to use with MC cartridges. I also think it sounds a little better.
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