[sdiy] The sound of various Op-Amps

[harrybissell]

Actually... (iirc) the best improvement you can make in
your circuits would come from using "Free-Range Electrons"

(you might find them in the archives :^)

H^) harry   (likes the 4558 and TL07x series...)

Michael Boracci wrote:

> Dear fellow Synthesists,
>     Since joining this list recently, I have viewed some really great web
> pages which are maintained by some really excellent engineers and synth
> builders. I have noticed that a lot of modules and general audio circuits
> are designed around the TL-08X series of Op-Amps, of which I am quite fond.
> I am aware that there are better op amps available in terms of slew rate,
> CMRR, THD, etc., however is there anything that can be said for the "color"
> or "sound" of the many Op-Amps that we have at our disposal?  I have used
> either the TL-08x series, or some of the newer Analog devices stuff for my
> builds and they seem to sound great. I would hate to get like those
> audiophiles with their "incredible air and warmth of my new pure solid
> silver banana jacks", but it would be nice to know which Op-Amps are
> regarded as "sounding good" at least for the purposes of creating music.
> Perhaps functionality under given design criteria is the primary concern and
> the sound color is secondary. Any advice would be appreciated as I am
> embarking on a modular build up and I would like to start out on the good
> foot.
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
>
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