The following comments are actual excerpts from unsolicited written correspondence ...
mostly email ... from DaviSound customers.

For many years it was a long standing DaviSound policy NOT to publish client endorsements whatsoever or reveal our client list in any fashion.

This continues to be the policy in regard to client lists, inquiry lists or contact information.

Be assured, we do NOT furnish, or publish, client or inquiry names to outside parties ...
for any reason.

Recently, however, several of our clients, including some listed here, have convinced us that some of their insights about our products, when willingly offered, deserve to be heard!

When an appreciative client goes out of the way to send us gracious comments and user reports about our products then we see no reason not to publish them!

We welcome ALL comments from our customers and if you send us email about our products, and would like us to list it here, then we would consider it an honor and a priviledge to do so!

Just be certain to specifically state that you would like your comments posted or they will not be published here.

NOTE - Please understand that the following comments are so VERY special because, unlike many audio companies nowadays who "buy" recommendations and reviews, either directly or indirectly, you can be sure that DaviSound never has, and never will, resort to such tactics!

All of our clients are always treated equally and fairly and each of the following ordered their equipment through standard procedure.

You can be assured that none have ever received any compensation, or special considerations, from DaviSound whatsoever for their honest, genuine endorsements!

WE SINCERELY THANK YOU ALL!

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WE GET LETTERS! ... ... ...

In 2007, as a result of almost a full prior year's prototyping and careful, extended critical listening tests on various power amplifier topologies, it was decided to create a new low power, SINGLE ENDED, CLASS-A version of our renowned, TB-8 laboratory reference monitor amp.

Lifetime experienced, audio enthusiast, Steve Kratz commissioned the very first edition of this new Single Watt design!
Now, Steve took his time putting it through his own listening tests and evaluation before passing along his comments ...
almost as much time as we took in our year's prototyping experiments!

We are, now at long last, MOST PLEASED to present his comments below for your consideration!

The "DaviSolidSingle" is one fantastic amplifier! It took me a long time to run it through its paces and mix and match it with a ton of other gear that I have at the house to find out just how good it was. You picked the perfect name for it. It sounds just like a good single ended tube amp sounds but with much better frequency extremes top and bottom. It does all of the audiophile "stuff" great - meaning imaging, sound staging, etcetera. The amp is incredibly quiet and fast. I have used a few speakers with the Solid Single amp. I have used it on Klipsch Lascala's, Tyler Pro PD-15's and many different Altec 604 speakers that I own. I think I told you before I'm a big Altec guy. The main thing is real high efficiency. 98db and up is were you want to be with this amp. I have to tell you this, I took the Solid Single over to a friend of mine's house and put it in his system driving custom, hand built, Altec Voice of the Theater speakers. We both sat there in awe. In 45 years I have never heard music like that flow out of a home audio system. Steven Kratz - Quakertown, PA

To see, and read, more of this excting new ABSOLUTE FIDELITY amplifier ...
SEE - TB8-SE-"DaviSolidSingle"

Early 2007 saw the long awaited TB-7 ... "DaviStrip" come to fruition ...
Here is what the commissioner of the very first prototype had to say after it's initial sessions ...

It certainly is true that what goes in, comes out - nice and accurate. It really is helpful to have the compressor switched in circuit, ever so slightly, so as to avoid any overs, but without sounding compressed. The client is very happy with the sound of the recorded tracks ! We are using a [ Brand Mic ]through the TB7, directly to my R ---- hard disk recorder. In the past, I was always a bit leery to use compression on the way in ... but the compressor on the TB7 is really sweet, with no audible "pumping". We are tracking with the mic gain, compressor threshold and make up gain all set to about 9 O'Clock position. This is giving us good level, headroom and nice protection from overs. Things are sounding really good! Keith Modugno SpiritWorks Productions

More comments from Keith a little later on this page regarding another of his "Tool Boxes" ...
a "DaviSure" TB-8 reference amplifier!

Meanwhile, he shares some nice photos of these pieces in his racks ...

The inaugural TB-7 ready for action!

Keith's special ordered, customized TB-8 with large, LED lighted, VU meters.
White LED back lighting insures a lifetime of operation with no bulb-burnout / replacement!

The following is a most gracious endorsement from industry veteran studio musician, arranger, producer, composer...
and Academy Award Winner, Joseph Renzetti !

Sure this is America, land of the free, etc, etc. And, we are fortunate to live here in all this freedom. The one I like particularly is the freedom to choose. To choose what to believe or not, freedom to choose . . . Wait a minute! Hold it! I want a non-digital line mixer - "No, no, not here my boy. All you'll get is a M----- or a clone of a M----- Take it or leave it." Well, I could get one of those "high-end" English, or equally snobbish, tube, quasi-tube, way over- priced units. No, not for me. I found Hayne Davis and his custom-made DaviSound line of audio components. All are designed by Hayne Davis, someone who really knows audio-electronics. They make truly superior, clean, quiet mic-pre's, equalizers, power amps, etc. I found their prices to be very reasonable considering the quality of the products and services they offer. They custom designed and built a 16-input, basic line mixer for me (with 2 mic pres). It's great! I do lot's of Jazz, acoustic and orchestral music, so reality, richness and warmth are most important to me. The mixer, with the components that Davis uses, gives me all that. Because I do all my mixing in the computer, I just need a basic (analog) mixer with the best natural sound possible. I don't need multiple sends, busses, monitors. They designed in, exactly the pans, sends, returns and inputs I need. It's better than my old Trident that I was forced to retire. Kudos, and I recommend them without any reservation. Regards, Joe Renzetti JoeRenzetti.net

You can read more comments from Joe about his custom gear on our "Wood You Believe" Photo Page!

Exotic woods have now become most popular for faceplates
on our "WG" Tool Boxes ...

A personal favorite that has also become one of those types
most desired by clients is Exotic Padauk ...

This popularity, along with that of contrasting cabinetry
made from our traditional American Red Oak ...
caused us to introduce a new cabinet style that we have coined "PedOak".

The very first "PedOak" cabinet was a TB-3 commissioned by
Lee Jordan who sent us this photo of his inaugural "PedOak" unit ...
The "Barkley TB-3" posed outside its new home in Potter Valley, CA.















Lee also sent us these comments about the performance of this beautiful new box ...

This unit really shines as a post mix compressor! I have installed yet another tube ('52 RCA) and the harmonics are simply amazing! You have really created a "musical monster"! The last few days i've been re-mixing a few tracks and running them into the TB-3, then directly into a 24-bit recorder. It definitetly brings back some life into some of the more "sterile" digital recordings. I'll email again after i'm able to actually track with the unit. THEN FROM A SUBSEQUENT EMAIL ... I have been using the pre's all week and they are very nice and transparent on my condensers and dynamic mic's. All around I am very pleased with the unit and everyday I find new sounds and textures! I would definately say that it pays to audition as many tubes as you can as each has it's own harmonic structure. I think the contrasting wood scenario is a brilliant concept on your part; and you have the electronic circuits that really tie it all together. Lee Jordan Potter Valley, CA

Lee also recently commissioned our first SiFam VU unit ...
the handsome "PedOak" TB8-VU model.

He sent us the photo below of his "PedOak" Combo and had this to say about the accuracy of the TB-8 -
" The amp has a really nice "3D" sound to it. I've been re-wiring my studio so I've had the TB-8 out in my living room playing some 24bit beatle recordings and it's like hearing them for the first time!. Nice work! "

Since it's introduction early in 2004, the TB-12 has really taken its place along side the other DaviSound preamps as one of our more popular units at a very attractive price!

This endorsement for our TB-12, "DaviSecondSource" preamp ...
comes to us from "Way DOWN Under"!

Greetings Hayne! Just a quick update.... The TB-12 is going very well. Some of my go-to boxes have been relegated down the list in deference to the new " timber twin titan". I've been finding the sound sweet but clear (as have the other engineers who have heard it)! Once again, thanks for efforts, I'm really enjoying it! Best regards, Haig Haig Burnell HAIGELBAGEL PRODUCTIONS Australia And then ... A few weeks later ... THIS FOLLOW-UP   - Greetings Hayne. Just an update. I recorded a recital the other night in a hall I don't usually record in. It has a "resident" pair of AKG 460's set up above the stage and a house desk. A colleague suggested that I may want to bring my own pres and converters if I wanted to work at my usual standard. So, I took a small rack case with the TB-12 unit in case the advice I had been given was true. Well, I did an a/b and it was easy to tell straight off that the TB-12 would be doing the work for me that night (even though the usual console does broadcast work all the time!). I own some good brand-name gear but yours is still the first box to be tried in most situations. I really have to say thanks again for your great and very affordable designs. Best regards, Haig HAIGELBAGEL PRODUCTIONS

We also recently received more follow-ups from Haig
including some wonderful segments
of some of his remarkable live recordings.

We added these to our collection of client recordings
which will, one day, be included
on a new "DaviSamples" web page!

Haig also sent the photo at left
from one of his remote setups
showing his unusual vertical mounting technique
for his "timber twin titan"!

He added that his only regret was that he had not gone ahead and bought a TB-6 instead so that he could have the extra channels in the same amount of rack space.

Haigelbagel Productions is also a "DaviSnake" microphone user and Haig had this to say about his "snake" ...
"It travels to every remote gig I do and has saved the day more than once, be it as a room mic or spotting that essential instrument that is now tucked away behind a pillar (moved from rehearsal)!

It has good polar pickup, good off-axis rejection but sounds pleasant enough off-axis that it can be blended and mixed without obvious colouration.

Its size and convenience of mounting is a godsend too."

Here are comments from a new client on his first experience with DaviSound and his, first-ever, "PedOak" TB-12.

Simply remarkable! I don't know what to say. Simply remarkable! I loved the pics, but they didn't do it justice. I needed a glass of water because my mouth was dry from being stuck open when i unwrapped the preamp, no kidding. I mean, you can tell that serious time and meticulous work was done in it's creation. I was afraid to plug anything into it. But i did, and...simply remarkable!! I don't know what else to say. The clarity this pre presents is rediculous. It's like, photorealistic. It's crazy. It's almost like you can see yourself sitting inside the room when you listen to the playback of the recorded track, if that makes any sense. I don't know what to say. The service, the looks, the sound ... simply remarkable. It was hard at first to grasp your 'have faith in us' policy, but that's all out the window now. You'll be dealing with me for a long time. Thanks... Oh yeah, and did I mention it got here flawlessly? Talk to you soon... Bryan Hughes, Virgina Beach, Virginia

Then ... a few weeks later, Bryan sent this follow-up note about the "Mic-All" preamps in his TB-12 ...

I just wanted to keep you posted on how everything with my TB-12 has been. It took me a while to realize that I really don't need a whole lot of gain from your 'active' gain design to get a good signal, just a mind thing and a habit from other preamps that don't employ the same gain structure. But, I'm pretty good on that now. "Clarity" still doesn't really define this unit. I've only heard one other preamp that sounded even close to the clarity of this preamp, and it cost more for just one channel, and it wasn't customized. I'll let you know when to get another name plate started for me. Take care and hope all is good... Bryan Hughes

For a look at Bryan's "PEDOAK" TB-12 Tool Box ... See "PedOak TB-12"

Here is yet another awe inspired letter sent to us regarding a TB-12 ...
this one about our first ever Tool Box to be handcrafted, entirely, from beautiful, Black Walnut .

Hayne, I've been sitting here for the last half hour, stunned. This thing is really something else. If it's not too late, I'd like my other tool boxes to be walnut as well. I couldn't be happier with the sound of these preamps (or lack there of). Just a natural, lifelike, aliveness (just???) heh. I have a modest and un-noteworthy mic collection (pending the arrival of the DaviSnake), but that was tough to tell with the TB-12 hooked up. Suddenly my mic collection sounds a lot more expensive. Very nice! I'm looking forward to the other pieces. Thanks, Andy P.S. My boss walked in, the other day, while I had the TB-12 out on the table and his first reaction was, "Wow! They don't make 'em like that anymore." I should've let him think it was a "vintage" piece, but I explained that it was, in fact, brand new, hand made in the USA. It was interesting that he made the remark, though, because I get a similar vibe from the TB-12. It's almost as if I'm stepping back to a time before mass production, when things were made carefully, one at a time with a craftsman's attention. Anyway, just wanted to share that. Andy S Reno, Nevada

This special endorsement for our TB-2, "DaviSmart", optical compressor comes from noted engineer/producer ...
Joel Hamilton, Brooklyn, NY !

Hayne, I got the TB2 "Joel Hamilton" model safe and sound. This is truly a work of art! I plugged it in, and turned it on, and smiled. I ran some program through it, and my assistant and I smiled. This custom TB-2 sounds great, and looks great. It is a winner. I LOVE the gain ... I am really into this box! Very, very nice work ... worth the wait, for sure. I am proud to own one of your amazing pieces, Hayne. Thanks for making really great stuff. You made my job/career more fun, and for that, I thank you. If you ever need a "satisfied customer" testimonial ... I would be honored. Now I am looking forward to the MIC!!!!! Sincerely, -Joel Hamilton Engineer/Producer/Operative: Brooklyn,NY StudioGBrooklyn.com

Joel has kindly reitterated his enthusiasm for his DaviSound gear on numerous occasions both directly to us and in interviews for various trade magazines and recording sites as well!

For example, he recently told us that his custom TB-2 was "alive and well and continually recording some of the biggest names in alternative rock today!". He added that he loves the line drivers in the recover stage and leaves the unit in-line all the time whether compressing or not.

Here are some more of his gracious comments from other published sources ...

"I have been using a Davisound TB2 (custom) compressor for a while now, and it fully rocks. The line drivers remind me of an _____. Lots of "density."

The compressor is like a mutant LA3A with ______ make up gain. Awesome.

Hayne is really, truly an exceptional person. I would dare to say it is the best buying experience I have ever had in pro audio, and this was via email, on a custom piece of gear! DaviSound Rules!"

You can also read some of Joel's comments about his DS-1950 microphone on our "DaviSource Microphones" web page.

Here some additional comments about his mic from other published sources ...

"The box alone is absolutely beautiful. This mic is really amazing.
Anyone looking for a quality condenser mic that will make people say "holy ----!" when they lay eyes on it,
then freak out about the sound!

Seriously, this is a really, really cool mic for under a grand ... and it is hand made! Each one is made for the customer specifically, not mass produced!

In the current state of the "cheaper" condenser mic market, this thing is the coolest, most quality piece I have seen, hands down.

I already love the Compressor (the TB2 custom, with the VU's I asked for) and now the mic! Check them out if you are in the market for an affordable condenser that you will be proud to pull out every time. Amazing. These guys truly make beautiful gear, and make my job more fun.

This mic reminds me of a C12A with an even weirder "darkness" to it that is not unpleasant. Totally sounds like an OLD tube mic, but it isnt old or tube."

The "old reliable" TB-8 "DaviSure" monitor reference amplifier was returned to it's roots
in 2005 with circuit simplification.

The evolution continued in 2006 until we came up with, what we think is ...
the final, ideal design for a control room reference monitor amplifier.

Connecticut studio operator Keith Modugno recently commissioned a customized version
of our latest TB-8 design which included his request for added front panel VU meters.

Here is how Keith described his early experiences with his new custom TB-8 ...

I am enjoying the TB-8, simply listening through my stereo returns and my monitors. I have the TB8's outputs going to a speaker selector box, and I can switch between up to four pairs of speakers. My custom nearfields sound incredible, and my larger mid-fields, which I use to playback audio to the live room, also sound great. The ten watt output of the TB8 is more than sufficient for these two situations. A bonus on the selector is a headphone output, and my Beyerdynamic DT880 reference headphones sound truly magnificent. And ... I LOVE the meters! Keith Modugno SpiritWorks Productions LLC SpiritWorksProductions.com

As a result of Keith's comments about his headphone application ...
We were reminded to add a standard, front panel stereo headphone jack to all future TB-8 models!

Here is what long time client, and multiple Tool Box user, Weston Ray reported regarding his first TB-3 "Inner Tube" Compressor on first test some years back ...

Set-up: I used a matched-pair of Neumann TLM103s in ORTF position and set approximately 16 feet from and 6 feet above the stage. I connected the 103s to a DaviSound TB-3 using 25 foot Belden 8412 cables with Neutrik connectors. On the TB-3, I set the Mics (pres) to approx. 12 O'clock, Tube In, Drives to approx. 9 O'clock, Comps between 7 and 8 O'clock, Recovers to approx. 9 O'clock, Releases between 10 and 11 O'clock, and Distortion between 9 and 10. I connected the TB-3 to an HHB 850 using 3 foot Canare L-4E6S cables with Neutrik connectors. Lastly, I set the 850 to accept -8dBu on its balanced inputs using the Input Selector and set the Rec Level to just a "crack" above 4. Impressions on the DaviSound TB-3 from this first experience: During the "sound-check", I noticed the pres had plenty of gain to play-with. Not only that, but I was pretty impressed that I only had to turn the pres up half-way; in regards to the sound source only being an un-amplified grand piano and single vocal. On the compressor side, along with the tube settings, I must say that I have a feeling that even if you had a really good "feel" for it the studio, live, it's a whole new ball-game! Knowing this, I decided to be rather conservative on this side of things. I've read the manual multiple times so I at least sort of knew how to be on the more "subtle" side with settings. Going into this first "for real" experience with the TB-3, I pretty much already knew my opinions on the tube and compressor side of things. I've played with it not nearly enough at home on various sources of music and am already in "ahhh" on its diversity! It can be extremely "transparent", "real", and "musical" when you're looking to only tame the dynamics of that natural piece or when you already have plenty of "color" from elsewhere. But, oh, don't think for a second that means you have to look elsewhere when you're looking for "color" from a compressor. I've been able to get plenty "warmth" and even that "bigger than life" sound out of it no matter what the material. Yet somehow, I was still able to keep quite a bit of dynamic range in there when I wanted to. Remember when you said I'd want another due to its great versatility? Well, I'd like another please. I have to hand it to you and DaviSound, Hayne, the TB-3 sure is some piece of work. Not only is it SO versatile, but all the different "characters" are superb quality too! Weston Ray - Weston House Recording Orangevale, CA WestonHouseRecording.com

Our all time most popular Tool Box, the TB-6 with its four "Mic-All" amplifiers, continues to astound its users with amazing
"life-like" amplification in session after session.

The following comments emailed from our most recent TB-6 owner, Tony Montalbano, exemplify the truly awe inspiring experience of hearing a "Mic-All" preamp in action for the first time as well as any comments we have heard previously. We are most pleased that Tony wanted them included here!

His first unit was a customized version that included a switchable instrument direct input on channel one.

Hayne.... I'm sure you don't get tired of hearing this .... HOW DO YOU DO IT?!!! While I was waiting for my TB-6, I became I guess- anxious. I've always tracked through N____, A___, T_______, (the usual suspects). I was a little worried since I've never tracked through a "CLEAN" preamp. So, meanwhile, I bought 2 _________. These units, equipped with NOS Telefunken tubes, are built by a german guy who follows the specs from the Telefunken V-series but with more gain than the original units at $_______ per channel. I tracked drum overheads with 2 Sennheiser dynamic vocal mics. I was so impressed with those units, I had already decided the TB-6 would be better for the snare, kick and toms before I even received the unit. Hayne, I ran the same set-up with the TB-6 and .... I already have my return authorization number and have packed the other units up to ship them back! The TB-6 sounds more full, or thick, and more in your face compared to the tube units. HOW COULD THIS BE??? I guess distortion isn't all that it's cracked up to be. I also tracked bass guitar through the custom instrument DI and again, MUCH MORE FULL AND REAL!!! I tracked vocals through a LD condenser and they were also amazing! THANK YOU HAYNE DAVIS! Now I'm trying to figure out what to buy next from Davisound? Next week, I'll be tracking a new project, so I'll keep you posted on the different TB-6 applications. Thanks ... I know I'll have trouble sleeping tonight, Tony Tony Montalbano, DIGITAL DESERT STUDIOS Sun City West, AZ

We are glad that DaviSound clients are starting to take us up on our suggestion to send us some photos of our gear in use ...

Bryan Kay
sent us this photo
of two of his
DaviSound Tool Boxes in the rack.


Bryan commisioned the first ever
"DaviStone" model TB-12 ...
and also owns the first of our
new "WG- TB-2" models shown at top!


He recently told us that he was
"enjoying using my DaviSound gear so much" ...
that he added a new TB-3 "WG" to his arsenal!

Our thanks and congratulations to Bryan Kay, Shoeshine Studio, Lansing, MI for becoming a mutliple Tool Box user!

This post from 30 year (plus) veteran sound engineer, Roly Mitton, his second on this page ...
is in regard to our MP-3 "MasterPiece" Compressor module, the heart of our "DaviSmart" TB-2 and TB -3 compressors.

Roly, already complimenting his TB-6 on this page at an earlier date, has recently purchased a pair of the MP3 modules, with a DS Remote Power supply, and installed these, himself, into his own "home-brew" rack mount cabinet.

These were quickly field-tested upon completion, "baptism by fire", in application during his summer tour as sound tech for various concerts across parts of Canada.

Here is what he had to say ...

The DaviSound MP3 ("MasterPiece") Compressor modules are superb for bass and vocals. The information supplied with the kits, along with the compress pot, recover pot and compress LED being supplied pre-wired, make child's play of rack mounting! A fine product at a fair price. I will be buying more. Roly Mitton Canada 2005 - Update - Hi Hayne, Just wanted to let you know that your comp on the snare this weekend is killer! Wasn't sure it would be fast enough but it is terrific on snare . cheers Roly

Brad Sarno passes along a pair of comments about his pair of TB-4 "DaviShaper" EQs ...

Hayne. The EQ's are great. Very musical. Still haven't had time to use them much yet so I'll report back the more I discover.

And, then later ...

Hey, sorry for the lack of reply, I'm just scattered and oh so busy. I've been playing around with the EQ's on a number of sources. It's just wonderful. It's so musical and responsive. I think that If I were to have a criticism at this point it would be that the Q-ball has a bit too wide of a Q, but until I really use it on a session and find it to be a problem I'll withold judgement. I ran pink noise thru it and viewed it with my metering software. I did about an 8dB boost on each of the Musi-Q bands and the response of the pink noise was dead flat across the spectrum, perfectly dead flat. Nice work Hayne! Brad Sarno- Chief Engineer Angelfish Mastering St. Louis, MO

This "DaviStory" comes in the form of a "review" from a new client who ...
has sampled quite an array of assorted DaviSound gear!

The following comments from Eliott James, of Atlanta ...
are excerpts from a complete review of our "DaviSnake" microphone ...

In my studio the primary use for this mic would be on acoustic guitar. I tested the DaviSnake against a ------- long known for it's use on acoustic instruments. Because the DaviSnake uses a wind screen, I put the included foam windscreen on the ----. Both mics were input into a ----- mic pre, through a ----- Stereo ADC, into -----, recording at 24 bit/44.1. Levels were balanced by placing each mic 12" from a small speaker and test tones were recorded. I then placed each mic 12" from the neck, aimed at the 14th fret of a Martin D1 steel string acoustic guitar and played soft, fingered picked parts and hard strumming. The material was varied to include fast changes, slow picking, high notes and open bass strings. So How Did it Sound? The DaviSnake has a more open sound than the ----. This is especially evident in the high frequencies. On the hard strumming parts the ---- would muddy up, where the DaviSnake would present a far more detailed sound. The ---- sounded good on the soft, finger picked parts, but in A/B comparisons ... the DaviSnake sounded even better. It gave a more realistic representation of the guitar when played back through the monitors, seeming to me to be uncolored. What also surprised me was the DaviSnake was more detailed when recording the test tones. I used Stereophile's Test CD 3, tracks 22 - 26, which are 1kHz squarewave, multi-tone signal with octave spacing, 1kHz spacing, 500Hz spacing ... and 500Hz spacing with gaps. I didn't expect to hear clear differences between the mics during the tones, but I did. The DaviSnake was more detailed with a wider response. Bottom Line ... The DaviSnake out-performed the ---- on acoustic guitar. It simply sounds more open, detailed and natural. Mounted on a gooseneck it allows for more flexibilty in mic placement. It sells (direct from DaviSound) for $___, against the ------ at $___. This makes the DaviSnake a clear winner. I highly recommend it. Eliott James Atlanta EliottJames.com

Erik Sanchez reports on his initial experiences with his custom TB-6 with added balanced instrument inputs ...

Hi Hayne, I finally made all the cables I needed to get my toolbox running. So, I started off by recording a guitar track. Well, my mic sounded a lot clearer and brighter. Then I layed down a conga track. Again, the sound was clean and the slaps and pops were more articulate. So, next I put down a drum track with only 2 overhead mics, well the drums sounded punchier and the cymbals sizzeld a little more then usual. Then I layed down a bass track via the instrument input. Well I really loved the sound I got. I recently put a new pre-amp in my bass and the TB6 just helped bring out my tone. The bass sounded really smooth, thick and punchy through your pre-amp. And it sits in the mix better then my A------ D---- 5 tube pre-amp that's made for recording bass. I'm really loving my bass through this box. So then I started tracking, piano, rhodes, clavi, organ, strings via the instrument inputs (i'm glad i decided to have these put in.) Well through this busy mix all the instruments were easier to place in mix and stood out better. This Tool Box is definately better then the pre's I already have. I'm thinking about selling the pre's I currently have to get anotherTool Box. Erik Sanchez CA

This endorsement for our TB-6 comes from way out in Yukon Territory !

Hayne Davis is offering a world class preamp in the Davisound TB6. These preamps are on the same page as every industry standard preamp used for comparison. Tests were done with a U67 for voice and a KM56 for acoustic guitar. Hayne's personal involvment with my purchase and his followup inquiries are most appreciated! Roly Mitton Whitehorse, Canada

This unsolicited endorsement was from Leon Dorsey after receiving and using his new TB-6. He enthusiastically told us that he would like to recommend our products so we are most pleased to include his comments here!

Hi Hayne, You are right, it was "well worth the wait"! We tried it with a U67 and a 149 on tenor saxophone and bass and it was fabulous! I now have ... (he lists several brand names which include the industry's most publicized and most expensive preamps) and yours is every bit as good, if not better, than those more expensive units. As a matter of fact, after hearing your piece, I'm thinking of liquidating some of them! I took a chance on you guys not having seen or heard anything in advance but, again, it is fabulous! Thanks again! Leon Lee Dorsey Producer/ Composer PH1 Recording Studios New York City LeonLeeDorsey.com

New York City Musician, Arranger, Recordist, Jim Finn
shares his extensive, comparative experience with the TB-6 ...

I have tried just about every mic pre on the market and the TB-6 hangs in there with the best of them. The sound is very natural and fits into a mix easily. I have used it on drums, acoustic guitar, sax, flute, and upright bass w/ tube,condenser, and dynamic mics. If you are interested in recording acoustic music, this very musical mic pre would be an excellent choice. I am looking forward to trying other DaviSound products in the future. Thank you Hayne, Jim Finn New York, NY

One of our later Tool Box introductions was the TB-10 "DaviSource" 2 channel Microphone amplifier with VU meters
and 2 instrument inputs in a large "WG" case ...

Here is what the new owner wrote to us about it ...
First ...This note to let us know it had arrived ...

Hayne... Love it! If this thing sounds half as good as it looks, man am I in for a treat... She's a Beaut!.... By far the best looking piece of gear in my studio...

Then a little later ... after "fire-up" ....

It was only a quick test, but I did do a very brief A/B with my "------" Board (Pre amps) and the TB-10 blew them away!... I went into this blindly and very apprehensive.... I was in the same situation as buying a car without properly test driving it... I didn't know you guys, in fact, I never even really heard about you until a few days prior to my order... I figured if it was better than my "-----", I would be very pleased, cause I am pleased with my "-----" board.... Turns out it is WAY BETTER than my "-----" ! . I am one damn happy customer! Joe Bochek Studio Plus Stoney Creek, Ontario VoxVendor.com

The DaviSound "MIC-ALL" preamplifier design continues to draw praise from users from many varied directions.

It is produced as an encapsulated module known as the DaviSound MasterPieces MP-2 which is utilized in our TB-3, TB-5, TB-6, TB-10 and TB-12 Tool Boxes, in many of our custom preamps and as a building block for do-it-yourself construction.

This is from Skip Beach in regard to his application of our MIC-ALL amp, in the form of MasterPieces MP-2 modules, which he used to build his own preamp for producing impeccable quality archive recordings for Public Radio.

I finally got all the power supply parts in & put it all together two weeks ago & have been having great fun ever since. The 1st real test was recording a chamber music concert on March 14th. I was delighted with the unit's performance - clean, clear, quiet, accurate, revealing - all one would want in a mic preamp for this rather delicate kind of recording. These preamps have no RF interference, no hum, no buzz, at full gain with the input loaded at 200 ohms. The signal clarity is exceptional - with an ORTF stereo matched mic pair, imaging is wide, deep, & precise.... I'm very, very happy with the performance of the MP-2 modules - I've never heard (or used) better. People that have seen this finished preamp have "oohhed & aahhed" at how it looks, but much more importantly, the chamber music players I recorded were delighted with the recorded sound of their instruments and the smooth & clear representation of their performances. I couldn't ask for or expect any better than that. Thanks again, Skip Beach Production Department SCETV SCETV.com

Jon Simpson tells us about his first experience with his custom TB-6 ...

Hi! I have finally had a chance to do some recording using the TB-6 (which, again, by the way, I think looks great - simple, straightforward, but at the same time neat and classy). It's nice to be able to say that I have a preamp now where I can truly appreciate the differences in tone between my different mics. It is, in my case, the most transparent mic amp I have used and has enough gain for me to use my old ribbon mic though it. I have yet to give the instrument channels a complete test drive, so I'll get back to you on those. So far I've used the preamp primarily for vocals (again, it's nice to be able to hear how the characteristics of a vocal tone change through different mics - something not as easily appreciated with a less-transparent preamp). Honestly, I can't wait to try drums through this (which is why I needed this many preamps), not to mention mic'd acoustic guitar. Thanks for your craftwork on this unit - it was money very well-spent. Jon Simpson- CA

Justin Anderson about his used DaviSound Custom Control Center Integrated Amp for home use ...

Hello! The doorman called this AM and told me I had a package waiting since last Friday and would I like to pick it up. After the battle that ensued I got and unwrapped the amp. Thanks for all the cosmetic work. The clarity and purity are outrageous - I certainly agree that you could hear things that other units left out. Is there any way to biamp my speakers with this unit? This unit sounds great - any more like it around? Thanks again, Justin Anderson New York, NY

And, Weston Ray has this to offer about his TB-8 Monitor Amp ...

Hayne, The amp got here safe and sound and I HIGHLY doubt it looks or sounds different than last time you saw it. Quite a nice packaging job. Oh my how it looks A LOT better "in person"! VERY nice work my friend! I can ONLY imagine the TB-1! What can I say? I started playing with the amp and it sucked me in. Next thing I know it's been nearly 5 hours! MY GOSHHH !!! That is some amp! I now know EXACTLY what your son is talking about - hearing things you've never heard before on your favorite albums. Talk about CLEAN and ... "Is it even on?" ... QUIET ! Heck, I can turn the amp ALL THE WAY up and can't even tell it's on unless I look at the power LED on the amp . In fact, the amp has made such an impression on me that I just can't seem to bypass the idea of possibly using it as my near-field monitor amp in the studio. To show how crazy I have gone: Right now, I'm using ( ---------------- ) biamped powered monitors and I'm thinking of selling them in order to buy the non-powered versions to use with the amp. Better yet, take the amp down to the local pro audio shop and listen to the amp powering various sets of monitors to see which work best with the amp. Weston Ray CA

And, more praise from yet another "do-it-yourselfer" discovering a new world with MP-2 MasterPieces and DaviSound Tech Reports. We're especially proud of Ed Wray since he took our materials and, starting as a complete "newbie" (his description), he built his first project - his own high quality preamp!

First comes his comment about our Tech Reports that helped him get started and gain confidence ...

Hayne, I am really jazzed about the info imparted in your Tech Reports! Before I read it I was completely baffled. The other day I picked up the schematic to my Music Man guitar head and could actually read the thing. It's totally op-amp in the pre leading to tube power amp stage, not even that complicated now that I know what I'm looking at. I'm very pleased!

Then, just a SHORT while later, after a little "coaching" via email exchange ...
we were glad to get this report in regard to his first "fire-up" of his MasterPieces MP-2 modules ...

I added the cap to the ps (took about 10 minutes) and hooked the pre to the DAW. The meter was banging red at about 10 or 11 o'clock on the +4db setting with the D112. Talk about bang for the buck! (I couldn't help it)Tried out the phantom power with one of the condensers. That worked fine. I then hooked the pre up to the PA power amp running an SM58, straight in, no eq. The improvement in presence and richness of tone was quite evident over the --------- mixer that we normally use. My band mates made unsolicited comments to this effect as well. I haven't hooked up our best mike yet. That will happen the next time we record. I expect a major improvement here as well. This project is coming together very nicely! Ed Wray 121 Records (Project Studio) Cavepainter (Band) Oakland, CA

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