"A Simple Transistor Preamp"

A Preamp suitable for Many Applications
Draws very little current
Works over a Wide Range of Battery voltages.

Ideally the Voltage at the TP. should = ((Supply Voltage/2) - 0.6 volts)

Revised "Feb 18 2004"
REVISED "JAN 31 2007" Better Picture Overlay and Minor Corrections.

R1 sets Gain, typical 470 ohms. R2 = Feed back Resistance, Typical 47K for flat response R2/R1 = Gain

Open Loop Gain = 1250 @ 1000 Hz. 1.6 mv in = 2 volts out if supply voltage is 15 volts.

Frequency Response 10 Hz to 50 Khz. if supply voltage is 40 volts.

With a 40 Volt Supply, Distortion = less than 0.03% at 4 volts output, Increases to 0.2% at 10 volts output.

Not Shown on the Schematic, But on the Board is an Optional Supply Filter Cap, Also Provisions for an output control and blocking cap.

This is a Very Versatile Preamp and other than the two compensation
networks that are shown, you can create Many Others.
For Example: NATB which is a Tape Compensation,
Or create Greatly Emphanzied Low or High Frequency output,
Or Reverse RIAA Compensation.

Etched and drilled PCB's are available,
And the other parts also, If Needed.

 Schematic

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