What are the pros and cons of active vs passive preamps? A discussion of this, why you'd want a preamp in the first place, and a review of the Holo Serene preamp.
Apologies that the subjective descriptions here were so short. But honestly this thing is such a transparent preamp that it simply doesn't sound like anything, and I love it.
I don't mean that in the 'measures great but sounds cold/harsh' way. I mean it sounds like a wire.

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Holo Serene:
Wildism (No-USA) - [ Ссылка ]
Kitsune (USA) - [ Ссылка ]

Goldpoint Passive Attenuator: [ Ссылка ]

Goldpoint measurements:
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Holo Serene Measurements:
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Intro Track: "C'mon" by Big Gigantic - [ Ссылка ]

Test tracks:
Dark Place - Logic - [ Ссылка ]

0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Preamp Task 1: Volume Control/gain
2:24 - Preamp Task 2: Input/Output switching
3:19 - Preamp Task 3: Sound Signature/Flavour
4:21 - Passive Preamplifiers
4:59 - Goldpoint Measurements
6:02 - Active vs Passive
8:18 - Why I bought the serene
9:20 - Holo Serene Measurements
9:55 - Build
11:05 - Internals
11:46 - Sound
16:40 - Serene as a Headphone Amp
19:06 - Conclusion/Summary
20:25 - Patron Shoutouts & Updates

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