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by Masco
Thu Jun 13, 2019 1:39 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Old Metal (envelope) tubes
Replies: 7
Views: 540

Old Metal (envelope) tubes

I have no experience with these, but I’ve run across some NIB 6v6 and 6l6. Would love to hear your thoughts about using these. TIA.
by Masco
Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:03 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: tweedle Dee dies along with my multi meter!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1389

Re: tweedle Dee dies along with my multi meter!!

Try to avoid measuring voltage when the dial is set for current. Fluke Has that internal mA fuse that costs a fortune.
by Masco
Sun Jan 07, 2018 3:42 pm
Forum: Fender Discussion
Topic: Fender AC power cord
Replies: 17
Views: 2324

Re: Fender AC power cord

Couple of months late, but here's what I use: https://www.mouser.com/productdetail/173-53122-e
Not currently stocked, but relaxed and grey 10ft.
by Masco
Sun Oct 08, 2017 2:51 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Alessandro Italian amp
Replies: 6
Views: 1401

Re: Alessandro Italian amp

Hummm... Bottom drawing stby circuit fishy to my eyes. Also, is choke used? Thx.
by Masco
Tue Jun 02, 2015 12:03 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: EL84 Free Pins As Tie Points?
Replies: 16
Views: 2708

Re: EL84 Free Pins As Tie Points?

7189A's have pins 1&2 tied. 7189's do not.
by Masco
Tue May 05, 2015 2:51 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Fluxtone Speakers
Replies: 15
Views: 2720

Re: Fluxtone Speakers

Yup, I've power scaled/VVR'ed dozens of amps w/ success. I find them to work really well in the range I usually scale, which is above the halfway mark. Appears the fluxtone exhibits the same results. Doesn't seem like the components involved would justify the cost. Would like to know what it is that...
by Masco
Mon May 04, 2015 5:28 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Fluxtone Speakers
Replies: 15
Views: 2720

Fluxtone Speakers

http://www.fluxtonespeakers.com/
Another cranked tone at lower SPLs product.
Anyone out there know how these tick? They're REAL expensive and come w/ a box of active electronics. Their site doesn't exactly tell you how they work, just what they do.
by Masco
Fri Apr 03, 2015 1:45 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Red Iron T-Rex
Replies: 13
Views: 2237

Re: Red Iron T-Rex

What's the metal can at left w/ cap mounted on top?
by Masco
Sun Mar 29, 2015 2:00 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: 5150 on bench
Replies: 10
Views: 2975

Re: 5150 on bench

About five years ago, I replaced the output tube board in my friends 5150 w/ an aluminium plate and chassis mounted sockets in PTP fashion. Wasn't too difficult. Also added adjustable bias. The power R in question is indeed 400R/10W, but I do like the choke idea. Nothin wrong w/ making an amp mo bet...
by Masco
Fri Mar 27, 2015 3:32 pm
Forum: Vox/Hiwatt Discussion
Topic: Morgan AC20 and EF86 AC15 question
Replies: 6
Views: 3139

Re: Morgan AC20 and EF86 AC15 question

The cathode R for EF86 in the top amp is 22k, the one in the bottom is 3.3k. 220k vs, 100k plate R another difference. Should I keep going?
by Masco
Wed Mar 18, 2015 7:39 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Tip of the day
Replies: 10
Views: 1975

Re: Tip of the day

Phil_S wrote:Rubbing alcohol on a soft rag will remove fresh Sharpie and most stale Sharpie from hard surfaces.
Flux remover will remove both fresh and stale sharpie markings.
by Masco
Wed Mar 18, 2015 1:28 pm
Forum: Vox/Hiwatt Discussion
Topic: Mustard cap substitute!
Replies: 28
Views: 9914

Re: Mustard cap substitute!

Just bought some of these http://www.newark.com/vishay-roederstei ... -G-SKU-MDC

Gonna give 'em a try.
by Masco
Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:44 pm
Forum: Vox/Hiwatt Discussion
Topic: Vox/Matchless Cut control
Replies: 21
Views: 9848

Re: Vox/Matchless Cut control

The track taper type and wiring of the control probably has as much affect on its operation as the track value. eg is full CW the most or least trebley setting? The old '60's JMI AC-30s were wired for least trebley at full CW, if anybody is interested. Has anyone noted how the Matchless type was wi...
by Masco
Thu Feb 26, 2015 2:17 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Analysis Software
Replies: 1
Views: 672

Re: Analysis Software

Curious if anybody uses a sweep generator/comparator/attenuator along w/ XY function on oscilloscope to view sweep response of circuits these days?
by Masco
Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:28 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Acoustic Guitar tube PreAmp & FX
Replies: 9
Views: 1560

Re: Acoustic Guitar tube PreAmp & FX

Is this used w/ a microphone, pickup or both?