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hmmmm, bugger! GAS building

what did I just read???? Hows the Elf working out?

anyone else got one? Still got hold of mine, which for people that know me is a record!

[quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1509631908' post='3400457'] A bit of attack on the note helps define the bass lines in some of the groups I play in. When using some preamps, including ones with valves, they seem to take that edge off and the attack sounds soft, for lack of a better word. It also happens when using a Tech 21 VT. I play a bit hard and some of my basses have high output. I recognise that this contributes to pushing the input stages which is probably making the valve distort or at least compress the signal, even when using the input trim. IME and IMO, when using something like the M80, my basses sit in those band mixes better, at least to my ears. The groups aren't necessarily loud and there are no volume wars. I guess it's just a personal tone preference. [/quote] Interesting you mention this as I would concur that the DHA can sound 'soft' IMO but you can add some mids back in and if so inclined hit the bright switch; its definitely not crispy and sizzely! The Noble does not sound soft IMO and still retains the 'bite' to cut through. My hearing isn't great though and these comparisions are based through headphones and not through my amp yet. I owned the previous version of this pedal using it as the preamp to the poweramp I sold you and didn't struggle to get heard in a mix but we may have different tone goals.

[quote name='Sean' timestamp='1509470547' post='3399231'] Hartke VXL 2 x MXR M80 Sansamp I still have a Valeton Bass Dapper but that's my rehearsal fly rig. [/quote] I've had the M80 and Sansamp. DHA definitely up there with the sansamp and kills the M80 hands down

[quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1509543172' post='3399764'] Radial JDI It's the beans [/quote] It is indeed

Orchid electronics. UK made and you won't find better for the price. John is brilliant to deal with

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1506508864' post='3379192'] Got some Royal Blood style fake guitar ready for this evening's shenanigans! Tender Octaver into the American Sound nails the RB tone, then the doubler recreates the fat sound they get from using multiple amps. Board is split 50/50 for 'guitar' and bass, with the guitar sound going to a mixer in stereo. Two compressors on board for different basses, although I may eventually restrict myself to one. Just using the Beta as a dark & dirty boost which works well into the bright sounding Darkglass amp. That might get replaced with the Green Russian though... [/quote] How are you finding the v2 disconbobulator?

I've gone simples again [URL=http://s420.photobucket.com/user/spongebob_sqaurepants/media/6EDC8FC0-2ACA-4DAB-AAE9-4EA9610E9685_zpstlwb2qx8.jpg.html][IMG]http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp287/spongebob_sqaurepants/6EDC8FC0-2ACA-4DAB-AAE9-4EA9610E9685_zpstlwb2qx8.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

SFX Micro boost

[quote name='Sean' timestamp='1509063582' post='3396441'] It's absolutely bangin'. I'm glad I sold all my other DI/Preamp pedals. I love the EQ and the filth. I'll write a proper post over the weekend when I've spent more time with it. [/quote] What did you get rid of out of interest?

SO comparing this to my noble (A little unfair you may say) considering the DHA is less than a fifth of the price of the Noble it's punching well above its weight. You have to keep in mind though that the noble is essentially an amp front end with two tubes running at 350v plate voltage and the DHA is running at 24v BUT to be fair to the DHA it can cop a very similar vibe; the noble probably has a bit more presence than the DHA and is a bit more lively but £800 more lively? Probably not. The noble is a one trick pony but what a trick! The DHA allows for more control, i.e. you can overdrive it with the gain and colour plus it has mids which may be a plus point for some. The DHA can get me a nice edge of breakup tube sound and does provide 'some fattening' to the sound. I'm yet to put it in front of my AER combo to see how it compares to the noble in that setting but through phones it's very pleasing. I will use it in church in front of the keyoard amp, the same as I do with my noble to see how it performs there. Will the DHA replace my noble? Unlikely. BUT if i only had the DHA I would be VERY pleased with it. I shall report back when I've got more to share. But seriously people, you need one of these!

Got mine [URL=http://s420.photobucket.com/user/spongebob_sqaurepants/media/0C19E35B-E2F2-4E40-9A5E-AF77BD452D56_zps2uevm7vr.jpg.html][IMG]http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp287/spongebob_sqaurepants/0C19E35B-E2F2-4E40-9A5E-AF77BD452D56_zps2uevm7vr.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s420.photobucket.com/user/spongebob_sqaurepants/media/76B5FF11-8F69-4A70-BECF-EBDBF1209E96_zpsxwnqhjhf.jpg.html][IMG]http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp287/spongebob_sqaurepants/76B5FF11-8F69-4A70-BECF-EBDBF1209E96_zpsxwnqhjhf.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s420.photobucket.com/user/spongebob_sqaurepants/media/6BDDD43E-5476-4DA6-B42D-DCC6AFB7077B_zpsjwenrbcw.jpg.html][IMG]http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp287/spongebob_sqaurepants/6BDDD43E-5476-4DA6-B42D-DCC6AFB7077B_zpsjwenrbcw.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Had a quick play this morning. I had the previous version so know what this can do but I'm loving the more compact footprint with the switches on top

Am I first or second batch??

Looking good Dave.

[quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1504304283' post='3364075'] Ok so anybody else grabbing a reclipse or is it just me? [/quote] I'm sorely tempted

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1504045592' post='3362380'] Oh the silver pedal at the top of your board looks like a clean boost I built and is out in the wild. But clearly not that Si [/quote] Ah! I see! No, this one is an EQD Acapulco Gold clone.

[quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1504047829' post='3362389'] To be honest it's not a concern in the true sense of the word as I wasn't seriously considering buying one any time soon - far too many other things on the shopping list. I just would have hoped that for the money these cost you would at least have gotten some isolation...then it could feasibly serve double duty as a high end power supply as well as a boutique preamp/DI. As it stands I'd want to power my board by other means. Anyway, I'm not here to slate the Noble. I'd still like to try one some day! [/quote] Its fine unless you have any digital pedals. I find I rely on it for powering my board now as I do for it being a Pre/DI!

[quote name='DHA' timestamp='1503942508' post='3361723'] nice one Can you please paypal [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] £135 + £6.90 = £141.90 to [email protected].[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]dave[/font][/color] [/quote] Done

I'm in.

[quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1503672041' post='3360210'] Cheers for clearing that up - makes my GAS much less acute! [/quote] Still a great Pre/DI though!

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1503706261' post='3360501'] Ah the Trooper Boost still going strong? Si [/quote] You've lost me

[quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1503666930' post='3360152'] I have a question that I can't seem to find an answer to - are the power supply outlets on the Noble isolated? [/quote] No.

anymore noble owners?