From mbeleza@bragatel.pt Fri Feb 28 13:40:53 2003
Subject:Fw: Speakeasy pre-amp questions

Hi all,

A few days ago I received my Speakeasy Vintage tube pre-amp (classic),
and I've been testing it. I really like it, but I hear a little fuzzy sound
at any volume level, mainly when I play a chord. I tried a lot of different
volume level combinations between my CX-3, the speakeasy and my 145 Leslie,
and that fuzzy sound continues. First, I thought the problem was on the
Leslie tubes, but I connected the CX-3 to my Leslie through my old XB-2
organ interface (CX-3 line out to XB-2 return) and the sound was clean, so
the Leslie tubes are ok. Obviously, the Speakeasy sounds warm, but with the
Leslie on the break position, that fuzz is more noticeable:

Is this noise normal? Has anybody experienced this kind of problem? If so,
how can I reduce this?

Normally, I use this volume configurations: CX-3 on the 8, Leslie between 6
and 8, and the Speakeasy on 3:00 o'clock. Which is the best volume
configuration to get the best performance? (to get a warm sound and a little
distortion). Just for the record, I play jazz, not loud volumes.
The Leslie impedance switch is on the left position (I don't know what is
written there), before the 8 and 16 omhs positions. Which is the correct
option with this rig? When I turn to 8 or 16 ohms the level decreases
drastically.

Thanks for your help,

Manuel Beleza
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