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by jon
Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:33 pm
Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
Topic: Vibratone Crossover
Replies: 3
Views: 1389

Re: Vibratone Crossover

I've run it both ways and way prefer the sound of the crossover. But thanks for the suggestion.
by jon
Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:05 pm
Forum: Speakers and Cabinets
Topic: Vibratone Crossover
Replies: 3
Views: 1389

Vibratone Crossover

I am in the process of rebuilding the controls for my Vibratone. Originally the cabinet came with a Utah 4 ohm 10" speaker. I need help recalculating the values if the caps and inductor for an 8 ohm speaker. Additionally, I would like some suggestions on components for this.
by jon
Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:33 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Build Contemplation
Replies: 2
Views: 502

Build Contemplation

I am thinking about building a solid state preamp the basis for mine uses a pair of TY1243 transistors in it and I have been unable to locate any does anyone have a source or a substitute.
by jon
Sat Feb 18, 2017 2:23 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Connecting Divorce mounted Pre and Power Amps
Replies: 9
Views: 1271

Re: Connecting Divorce mounted Pre and Power Amps

ding ding ding



we have a weiner
by jon
Fri Feb 17, 2017 10:33 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Connecting Divorce mounted Pre and Power Amps
Replies: 9
Views: 1271

Connecting Divorce mounted Pre and Power Amps

Using modern materials what connectors would one use to connect a divorce mounted amp? I've seen lots of older amps that I would love to clone/take inspiration from that utilized divorce mounted chassis. What is the safest way to move B+ and heaters from one chassis to another while still allowing t...
by jon
Fri Feb 17, 2017 10:29 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Phase Inverters and Drivers
Replies: 1
Views: 509

Phase Inverters and Drivers

I am currently planning on building an amp with a pair of 6146 power tubes. 700'ish volts on the plates and 200-250 Volts on the screens. I have seen many PI and driver arrangements for these tubes. As most of these designs are hifi based I was wondering what the best set up would be for a guitar am...
by jon
Wed Feb 15, 2017 3:39 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Unusual Transformer
Replies: 20
Views: 3519

Re: Unusual Transformer

So after a lot of thought I have decided use the transformer for its intended purpose, powering a pair of large transmitting tubes. I found a couple of nice schematics for audio amps with 807's and 6146 tubes. Additionally, from the research i've done the PT should be more than stout enough for this...
by jon
Sat Feb 11, 2017 3:07 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Unusual Transformer
Replies: 20
Views: 3519

Dredging Up the Past

I am wondering if someone can help me model the HP23A power supply in duncans tool. I have tried a few times with no luck.
by jon
Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:39 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Sad day indeed...
Replies: 18
Views: 5638

Re: Sad day indeed...

dorrisant wrote:Please do yourself a favor and listen to the video of While My Guitar Gently Weeps...
An amazing performance!!!
by jon
Mon Dec 07, 2015 8:27 pm
Forum: Dumble Discussion
Topic: Manzamp!
Replies: 462
Views: 81458

Re: Manzamp!

It seems that the build shots from this amp are no longer linked on the site. Did anyone happen to save them. I would be much appreciated if someone could message me a zip file of them.

Jon
by jon
Wed Oct 28, 2015 1:23 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Premium cigars
Replies: 18
Views: 4015

Re: Premium cigars

I really enjoy the Bossner Reserve. They are pricey but soooooo good.
by jon
Tue Oct 27, 2015 8:52 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Rack Processor Upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 1241

Re: Rack Processor Upgrade

Good to know
by jon
Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:52 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Rack Processor Upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 1241

Re: Rack Processor Upgrade

Thinking about the TC M350 or the Lexicon MX300
by jon
Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:17 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: B15 build
Replies: 17
Views: 3290

Re: B15 build

Mine was the B-18V\B-15ND version with tube recto and post gain stages tone stack.