[sdiy] Discrete Op Amps

[Gordonjcp]

On Sat, Apr 08, 2017 at 05:45:35AM -0500, Elain Klopke wrote:
> Here's a question that's surprisingly not related to my Organ Donor module
> project.
> 
> Discrete op amps are kinda a big thing in recording electronics DIY, but do
> they have a place in SynthDIY or are they best left for people making
> preamps, compressors, EQs, and mixers?

Under all possible circumstances - even preamps for the golden-eared audiophools - discrete opamps will be outperformed in every respect by even the cheapest shittiest IC.

You should read Rod Elliot's article on discrete opamps, and build the circuit he suggests.  It won't perform well but it will give you a much better understanding of how proper opamps work.

http://sound.whsites.net/project07.htm

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Gordonjcp MM0YEQ