Inductor in the SSS (I know, not this again!)

[markusw]

Stupid question: might it act as some kind of antenna to induce some positive or negative feedback?
Or would a piece of wire pick up the same amount of signal from wherever?

[norburybrook]

this inductor discussion has been going on a long time so forgive me if I've forgotten the answer to the question I'm going to ask:


Has someone actually measured the value of the inductor in the original amps?


M

[erwin_ve]

this inductor discussion has been going on a long time so forgive me if I've forgotten the answer to the question I'm going to ask:


Has someone actually measured the value of the inductor in the original amps?


M

Marcus, it was derived from the Japanese schematic, which stated it was a triad inductor with specific type no.sp 118. You can look for the specs.

No real measurement available afaik.
As for my own build, I used a 390mH mesa inductor. The one earlier in this thread mentioned by Richard is probably the cheapest one available.
I haven't gone testing I just wanted one as close as possible without breaking the bank for the original inductor.
I do however find the science behind it very interesting: the test that Gary from Glaswerks but also the hypothesis Jakub suggested. I'm curious and keep a open mind without a conclusion.

[dreric]

The Triad inductor looks to be the same in these photos.

[Bombacaototal]

Some amps use SP118 and some SP117

[Aaron]

Some amps use SP118 and some SP117

Indeed. SSS #001 used SP-117, SSS #002 used SP-118 and SSS #005 didn’t have one.

[drew]

Somebody should cold-call him and just ask. What’s the worst that could happen? He hangs up?

[j0k3335]

I've read 300mH then 390mH ... and lot of different values

anyway may be take a look at this ??? ( 300mH ) :

https://reverb.com/fr/item/34901987-han ... dio-guitar

seems cheap ?

[M Fowler]

I thought the inductor was .900mH or 1H in the SSS.

Mark

[Reeltarded]

Somebody should cold-call him and just ask. What’s the worst that could happen? He hangs up?

ROFLMAO thanks for this one

[pompeiisneaks]

Somebody should cold-call him and just ask. What’s the worst that could happen? He hangs up?

ROFLMAO thanks for this one

I actually lolled at that one too, but should have commented, so I'm going to now.

Here's how it could go:

"Hello, Mr Dumble.... I'm building a clone of your..."

Click

~Phil

[Colossal]

Here's how it could go:

"Hello, Mr Dumble.... I'm building a clone of your..."

Click

Oh, I bet you would be told off properly before the click

[Reeltarded]

like he answers the phone..

when you have little time and 15 50% deposits for $78,000 guitar amplifiers..

[TriadMagnetics]

FYI- Triad's SP-118 is available via Triad's authorized distribution network.

https://www.onlinecomponents.com/en/tri ... 96440.html

[pompeiisneaks]

not sure if you noted but they say it's shipping on 8/2 so that's a bit of a lead time, guessing maybe due to COVID madness...

Edit: sorry no, they have 60 in stock and 30 on order, apologies for misreading it

~Phil