Tone Controls Poll (2)

Would you buy a preamp if it had tone controls fitted?

Or do you think tone controls are so "toxic" that even if they could be switched out you wouldn't buy?

The first poll suggested that 59% don't want tone controls but 41% do.

I don't want to let anybody down so hence this next question: If I made a preamp with tone controls (that could be switched out) to suit the 41%, would you still buy even if you don't like tone controls?

(This post was edited from the below because it caused a little confusion...

It's clear most do not want tone controls but would it put you off buying a preamp that has them?)

Edited by Graham Slee - 13 Jan 2013 at 10:34am

I voted "Yes" in the previous poll, and my opinion has not been swayed in the last couple of days. As before, it is subject to the proviso that the design ensures that the presence of tone controls do not degrade the performance. I have no doubts whatsoever that a GSP-designed preamp would fulfil this criterion.

Edited by hotmog - 12 Jan 2013 at 9:41pm

I'm a bit worried here; three people have voted "yes" it would put them off, but this isn't reflected in the comments, am I confused or is it the others?

ICL1P wrote: I'm a bit worried here; three people have voted "yes" it would put them off, but this isn't reflected in the comments, am I confused or is it the others?

If you look at the thread title, the question being asked is: "Would you buy a pre-amp with tone controls?".

However I agree it's a bit confusing, as the question Graham then goes on to ask in his OP is the opposite, ie "would it put you off buying a preamp that has them?"

Edited by hotmog - 12 Jan 2013 at 9:49pm