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...same issue here.   The MAX1044 solved it for me.

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Any chance you have considered one of the brown sound Plexi variants as an offering?  There are quite a few to choose from but, the Carl Martin has resurfaced lately based on a demo by Peter Thorn.

I'm getting ready to place an order and had questions about the Uproar.  This effect comes with quite a bit of hype but, I can't comprehend what sets it apart from other high gainers like my favorite, the Barber Dirty Bomb.  Aside from liking Alter Bridge and a few other heavy contemporary groups, I strictly want high gain for 80's metal.  What sets this pedal apart from the others?

I absolutely love the Aristocrat but, the smaller version may not have the volume you want.  If you need volume, build the dual version and use the boost for the first stage.

Thanks for the responses!

I may just stick with a single side of the Aristocrat then and save some board real estate in the process.  I have a BYOC Triboost (extremely versatile and perfectly voiced MOSFET boost option) I can always run in front and I am also building a Boost'N'Buff just for experimentation.

I look forward to completing the Sun King in th enext week or so.....

I built a single-side version of the KOT on vero board (without the treble trimmer). However, I have considered building both sides since I would primarily use one side for a boost before the red/yellow channel. 

I am currently building the Sunking as well.  It seems like most people run this after their dirt whereas I am used to a boost prior to OD/distortion. 

Anyone compare running the Aristocrat boost prior to the yellow/red channel vs using the Sunking as a clean boost placing it after the Aristocrat?  Any preferences?

nice build...nice Extreme licks as well!

I only had a MAX1044 on hand.  I did notice the effect was more noisy in the effects loop vs in front of the amp.  Is the TC1044 noticeably quieter?

seems like the gain of the circuit would go way down if you remove C3, no? I think it's probably better to use a really big value... it's connected to ground, so it's really easy to orient a big electrolytic, something like 1uF or more maybe.

I didn't really find that to be the case.  I'm using it more as an EQ shaper than a boost though.  Seems like it still has the potential to go way above unity volume.

Took C3 out and now it is much better for my application.  i just need to decide if i like it better in front or in the loop.

.........Love the presence this thing adds!  While I have subbed in a few caps for C3 the increase in bass is subtle.  Is there a ceiling of diminishing returns for increasing C3?  Is there anything else I can do to add more bass while not compromising the other frequencies too much?  i would like to place this in my loop instead of using an EQ pedal (which I mainly use to juice the low end when playing at lower volumes.)

Thanks!