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by TUBEDUDE
Fri May 03, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Two 20 watt amps in one chassis - layout/grounding
Replies: 3
Views: 93

Re: Two 20 watt amps in one chassis - layout/grounding

Best to build them as parallel pairs that share no components. Though a beefy supply well controlled should supply the power needed with little interaction. I would build them as mirror images of each other with the power supplies in the center of the chassis. The inputs on each end.
by TUBEDUDE
Fri May 03, 2024 8:36 am
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: You guys seen this - Tube making
Replies: 5
Views: 105

Re: You guys seen this - Tube making

When she fired up the tubes the camera overload looked like she achieved fusion!
How about the fine pitch on those grid wires.
by TUBEDUDE
Fri May 03, 2024 12:09 am
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Stirs Neural pot
Replies: 32
Views: 1186

Re: Stirs Neural pot

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Sorry Miles, I couldn't resist.
by TUBEDUDE
Thu May 02, 2024 8:14 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: What's for supper?
Replies: 70
Views: 3513

Re: What's for supper?

Leftover Smoked Beef Filet sandwiches.
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by TUBEDUDE
Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: What should I build?!?
Replies: 7
Views: 212

Re: What should I build?!?

Something Magnatonish maybe?
by TUBEDUDE
Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:09 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: $600 fuse, anyone?
Replies: 13
Views: 554

Re: $600 fuse, anyone?

P.T. Barnum comes to mind.
by TUBEDUDE
Fri Apr 12, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: $600 fuse, anyone?
Replies: 13
Views: 554

Re: $600 fuse, anyone?

So for A.C. I need two, in parallel, reversed, as they are directional.
If ever there was an industry that needs double blind testing, or the focus of the FTC, I think we have a winner.
by TUBEDUDE
Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:02 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: USA Source for a 5E3 Deluxe Chassis?
Replies: 14
Views: 459

Re: USA Source for a 5E3 Deluxe Chassis?

Yes it got the Sugi treatment. It's a one piece cab with a Weber A10Q and a C10Q. Here's the pedal compartment (7x6x7" deep). 20240405_170656.jpg Brilliant! Interesting choice of speaker combination. I used the same pair in a bigger box with great success so i tried using them here also. I prefer t...
by TUBEDUDE
Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:19 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Stereo Ampifier?
Replies: 15
Views: 423

Re: Stereo Ampifier?

Here's a stereo power amp I made as a final for a Magnatone clone. Each side is a single ended KT-88 driven by one side of a 12AU7. Stereo in, stereo out.
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by TUBEDUDE
Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: USA Source for a 5E3 Deluxe Chassis?
Replies: 14
Views: 459

Re: USA Source for a 5E3 Deluxe Chassis?

It's far, far quieter. Filtering is better ground scheme is better, and the heaters are elevated. Having hand issues and upcoming surgery so progress has been slow but here's the cab in process. Sounds great with 2 10" speakers. 20231214_214706.jpg Thanks, very interesting info. Your cab, or is it ...
by TUBEDUDE
Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:20 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: USA Source for a 5E3 Deluxe Chassis?
Replies: 14
Views: 459

Re: USA Source for a 5E3 Deluxe Chassis?

It's far, far quieter. Filtering is better ground scheme is better, and the heaters are elevated.
Having hand issues and upcoming surgery so progress has been slow but here's the cab in process. Sounds great with 2 10" speakers.
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by TUBEDUDE
Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: USA Source for a 5E3 Deluxe Chassis?
Replies: 14
Views: 459

Re: USA Source for a 5E3 Deluxe Chassis?

It's a simple circuit to do PtP with a small Hammond box.
And easier with a turret board or card.
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by TUBEDUDE
Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:34 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Testing power supply before completion
Replies: 14
Views: 441

Re: Testing power supply before completion

And be sure the bias voltage is at the pins before installing the power tubes.
by TUBEDUDE
Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:13 am
Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
Topic: Speaker Cabinet Handle Screws
Replies: 9
Views: 562

Re: Speaker Cabinet Handle Screws

Anyone use hurricane nuts?
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by TUBEDUDE
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: I bought a solid walnut apartment. Uh, speaker cabinet.
Replies: 27
Views: 1417

Re: I bought a solid walnut apartment. Uh, speaker cabinet.

I think I'd build another cabinet and resaw that gorgeous wood into guitar tops and backs!