David Houpt wrote:

On Tue, 23 Dec 2003 13:49:04 +0000, Ian Bell
wrote:

Well if it is predominantly 2nd harmonic it might sound quite nice but not
what you would call accurate.

Yes, 2nd harmonic primarily as I recall.

David

That probably explains it then and they are in very good company. neve, who
made/make the best recording mixers in the world used a simple three BJT
circuit which produces predominantly 2nd harmonic distortion in their
classic consoles of the 70's. Many people now pay lots of money for tha
'classic neve sound'.

Ian