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When Ron Brenay of NewRecordDay.com visited our room at RMAF14 he discovered he really didn’t want to leave. Why? Because he was having such a good time listening to music on our system. He was sufficiently impressed that he asked if I’d do a video interview and although I’m camera shy to a fault I couldn’t turn Ron down. His enthusiasm for audio is too infectious to be denied. […]
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LDRx & LDRxB Passive Preamps Now Available On September 1st we officially released the new LDRx/LDRxB passive preamps to manufacture. The LDRx is a single ended passive preamp with 3 inputs (optional 4th & 5th) and 2 outputs. The LDRxB is a balanced version with 3 XLR inputs, 1 RCA inputs (up converted to balanced internally) plus 2 XLR and 1 RCA output. The LDRx and LDRxB are our
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LDRx and LDRxB Passive Preamps [Click on pic thumbnails for larger views] The LDRx & LDRxB were released in the fall of 2014. More info on the LDRx can be found here. New LDRxB Balanced Passive Preamp After an epic gestation period, we are pleased to announce the imminent release of our first balanced LDR passive preamp – the LDRxB. The LDRxB Balanced Passive Preamp is for the discriminating
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What Is This Notice About? Since initial release of the ldr3x.V2 board we’ve been actively evaluating how auto-calibration is set up on the V2 board with the help of feedback from our V2 customers and even input from prospective customers. As a result of this work, we are making some changes to auto-calibration. Also, we are making changes to the bootloader firmware to correct some problems during the 5
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LDR Volume Control There’s growing recognition within the community of audio enthusiasts (a.k.a. audiophiles) that LDRs (light dependent resistors) deliver the best sounding volume control technology available today. Over the past 5 years, Tortuga Audio has been leading the charge to evolve and perfect LDR based volume control. In Q2 2017 Tortuga Audio released its fourth generation LDR technology which is included in all of our current passive preamp
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All newly built Tortuga Audio LDRx preamps that ship on or after March 1, 2014 will incorporate an upgraded internal power supply design resulting in improved audio quality. The improved sound quality manifests as a darker, quieter background between notes and a corresponding increased expression of detail. Since the LDRx sound is clear and detailed to begin with, this is quite a remarkable evolution. The upgrade replaces internal linear
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Version 1 Sold Out & Discontinued As of 3.2.14 we are sold out of the Version 1 LDR3x Preamp Controller Board. Version 1 has been discontinued and thus we are no longer accepting orders for the V1 board. Version 2 Availability & Pre-orders The original LDR3x is being replaced by the soon to be released LDR3x Version 2 (LDR3x.V2). We are targeting release of the LDR3x.V2 by April 1st the first
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LDR3: Based on input from current and prospective customers, we are retiring the LDR1 effective immediately and replacing it with the LDR3. The LDR3 is our “Goldilocks” passive preamp. Not too few inputs like the LDR1 and not too many like the LDR6. Just right with 3 inputs & 2 outputs. Pricing: We are pleased to be offering the LDR3 at the same price as the LDR1 – $1195.
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UPDATE – 9.1.14 The LDR3B is now the LDRxB and was released on September 1st, 2014. More info on the LDRxB can be found here.
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Better LDR Passive Preamp Sound Tortuga Audio has developed an improved software based LDR control algorithm that greatly improves on our already highly regarded LDRx Passive Preamps. Key aspects of this new “HiZ” (high impedance) control algorithm include: Substantially increased input impedance with a nominal 10k ohm impedance floor Improved sound including better dynamics, musicality and sound stage Compatibility with a much broader range of audio sources and amplifiers
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