--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "nectarios01" <nectariosm@h...>
wrote:

> I am not simply saying that the Sh-101 has "better bass", just that
> the Sh-101 has a noticeably bigger bottom end than the A-100. That
> is very obvious when you A and B the two synths. Anyway.. I also
> wanted to ask if it is down to the CEM3340 chip, but apparently it
> is not that.
>
> I'll order that SSM2044 on monday and see if that helps.
> Also, is the A-103 filter simply an A-120 with a softer slope

(being

> a transistor ladder filter as well) Is the sonic difference way
> different than the A-120's

yes, the a103 sounds different, especially with high resonance.
i don't know how to describe it, maybe someone else can find better
words. it is mainly the same design as in the a120, but modified
so that it reacts like a tb303 filter.
another difference is, that the a103 input can be overdriven,
this is not possible with a standard a120. btw all the newer
filters (also the a105) can be overdriven, which is good
for the special portion of fat in the output signal :-)

> Sorry for my basic questions, but I just found this group, and you
> guys seem to know what you are talking about.

you're welcome :-)

best wishes

ingo