New, looking for a builder.

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Ok...where to begin?

I have 2 transformers. They are toroidal, and they were a gift from my father. I would like to use one or both on a 2xel84 Trainwreck-style amp.

The transformers were wound for a Soldano Astroverb that I never learned how to build.


So yeah...there's that, and I have a pretty tight budget. I don't need a cabinet, just a chassis right now.

I'm a fan of metal film resistors...and I'd like a PPIMV that completely removes itself from the circuit when the master is maxed. And I don't want a Presence control...(I'd like the PPIMV to occupy that spot).


Any takers? I'd REALLY appreciate it!

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Or possibly, instead of a ppimv...a cascading gain stage or 4...

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But I guess beggars can't be choosers?







What can I be flexible with to see this project completed?


Thanks.

[skyboltone]

TW amps don't do PPI master volumes. It won't work well at all. The presence cntrol applies negative feedback at the PI. You really do want one. You need a power transformer with 235-0-235 and about 150MA+ and an OT at about 8500-10500 ohms. You can't just use anything. You won't be happy and it's gonna cost you more to do it wrong than to do it right.

YMMV
Dan

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OK...I'm over using Dad's trannys...and I guess I can live with out any options....or MV.....


A "regular" TW express is cool...

I do, however, still have a budget...


Can a willing builder PM me or respond here?

Edit: I'm in Northwest Arkansas...if at all possible, local would be preferred.