In article , Ian Bell
writes
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



Yes indeed they do. I used to work there back in the 70's but fell fowl
of the Christian ethos which was prevalent at the time. But apart from
that Neve was the name in sound, remember the marketing slogan "the
sound of Neve is world-wide" and indeed narrowly missed a job as field
sales ENG due to personal reasons. Great fun, of to Sydney first thing
in the morning, they have a problem in Monseratt, or so and so in
Burbank cant lay down the tracks he wants, so get on the plane this
evening and just be there!...

Pity one of me few life regrets:-()

Interesting history Rupert has his own website with a comprehensive
history in fact some of the old amp designs were around on the web but
I'm dammed if I can find the links!.

http://www.rupertneve.com
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Tony Sayer