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Based on suggestions from other threads, I'm willing to circulate a set of my MusicPower plug-ins to the UK where it is otherwise difficult to audition them. These boards fit the 32.5 and 72 preamps and, with some restrictions, the original 32 preamp (they preclude use of the Tape Output buffers on that unit).
The set would include almost everything I make: Z200 Output Amps (replace 321), Z301 Time-Aligned Circuit (replaces 729), Z302 Remote Volume Control (replaces one 729 slot), Z400 High Level Jumpers (replace 326), Z401 Variable High Level Inputs (replace 326 or 328), and Z100 MC Phono inputs (replace 323 K). I could even include the Z102 MM Phono plug-ins if there's interest. This would be a fully burned-in set from the beginning. An instruction/information manual would also be included although it's also available on-line at www.ryansoundlab.com. Here are photos of most of what would be circulated:
I'm thinking about what the "rules" should be. Here are my initial ideas:
1. Audition time: - is 1 weekend enough? Problem is that 2 weekends means very slow circulation and long wait times for people down the list.
2. Availability: if you're going to be out of town for your original weekend, you will get bumped down the list one slot or until you return.
3. Mailing: The complete package to be mailed the Monday following the audition to the next person, so they get it in time for the following weekend. Will the UK mail system support delivery in 3-4 days? What level of parcel shipping is appropriate for that? Package to be insured. I will notify the current auditioner of the next name/address.
4. Feedback: Each auditioner would write a few words in this forum about his experience so we all can learn and/or appreciate what they hear (or the mechanics of the circulation itself).
What do you all think? Anything else to consider?
Before I start taking names, I'd appreciate any feedback you might have. Then I'll need complete names, addresses, emails, and PFM identification names. I will send out another notice on that soon. In the meantime, I'll put a set of boards in my system to burn in.
Best regards,
Kit Ryan
Ryan Sound Lab