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Stereo Preamplifier with Bass-boost
source:
RED Free Circuit
Designs
High Quality, simple design
20 to 30V supply

Parts:
P1_________________10K Log.Potentiometer (Dual-gang for stereo)
P2________________100K Log.Potentiometer (Dual-gang for stereo) (See Notes)
R1,R2_____________100K 1/4W Resistors
R3,R6______________15K 1/4W Resistors
R4_________________10K 1/4W Resistor
R5_________________22K 1/4W Resistor
R7__________________1K 1/4W Resistor
R8________________560R 1/4W Resistor
C1,C2,C5____________2µ2 63V Electrolytic Capacitors
C3________________470µF 35V Electrolytic Capacitor
C4__________________1µF 63V Polyester Capacitor
C6_________________47nF 63V Polyester Capacitor
C7_________________22µF 25V Electrolytic Capacitor
IC1_______________TL072 Dual BIFET Op-Amp
SW1________________DPST Switch (Optional, see Notes)
Comments:
This preamplifier was designed to cope with CD players, tuners, tape
recorders etc., providing a gain of 4, in order to drive less sensitive power
amplifiers. As modern Hi-Fi home equipment is frequently fitted with small
loudspeaker cabinets, the bass frequency range is rather sacrificed. This
circuit features also a bass-boost, in order to overcome this problem. You can
use a variable resistor to set the bass-boost from 0 to a maximum of +16dB @
30Hz. If a fixed, maximum boost value is needed, the variable resistor can be
omitted and substituted by a switch.
Notes:
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Schematic shows left channel only, but R1, R2, R3 and C1, C2, C3 are
common to both channels.
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For stereo operation P1, P2 (or SW1), R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and C4, C5, C6,
C7 must be doubled.
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Numbers in parentheses show IC1 right channel pin connections.
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A log type for P2 ensures a more linear regulation of bass-boost.
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Needing a simple boost-in boost-out operation, P2 must be omitted and SW1
added as shown in the diagram.
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For stereo operation SW1 must be a DPST type.
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Please note that, using SW1, the boost is on when the switch is open, and
off when the switch is closed.
Technical data (30V
supply):
Gain @
1KHz: 4
Max. input voltage @ 50Hz: 500mV RMS (280mV RMS @ 20V
supply) Max. input voltage @ 100Hz: 700mV RMS (460mV RMS @ 20V
supply)
Max. output voltage: >8V RMS (>5V RMS @ 20V supply)
Max. bass-boost referred to 1KHz: 400Hz = +2dB; 200Hz = +5dB;
100Hz = +10dB; 50Hz = +14dB; 30Hz = +16dB
Total harmonic distortion @
100Hz and 1V RMS output: 0.02% Total harmonic distortion @ 1KHz and
1V RMS output: 0.006% Total harmonic distortion @10KHz and 1V RMS
output: 0.007%
Total harmonic distortion @ 100Hz and 5V RMS
output: 0.02% Total harmonic distortion @ 1KHz and 5V RMS output:
0.0013% Total harmonic distortion @10KHz and 5V RMS output: 0.005%
Current drawing: 2mA
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