The Amp Garage

I built a B-18 a few years ago. I Used a Hammond 272 power Transformer and a Dynaclone A470 output. The amp was perfectly suited for a normal jam session and great for recording. If I were to build another I would mod the amp to include a post PI cathode follower ie: V4B. otherwise the amp is darn n...

I'm thinking about updating my trusty old Korg DRV3000. The Korg is a little noisy and not super user friendly. Any suggestions for an inexpensive processor?

Actually I am just going to copy the 160PS power amp. I should have plenty of current to drive a pair of 6550's.

I've got the 160PS/300PS interstage audio transformer.

While we're at it, can anyone offer commentary on using an interstage transformer instead of a tube splitter? In my limited research, these seem to have a turns ratio of something between 1:2 and 1:3. They are generally small transformers and not all that costly (though I suppose some of the hi-fi ...

Any thoughts?

I think I am going to use this transformer to build an amp with a power stage like the Fender 160PS ( I already have the interstage transformer). What I want to know now is weather I can simply build a BLK face Champ or Vibro Champ as the front end and hook up the interstage as my OT to drive the ma...

I have played around with the Duncan PS tool and have never had much luck using it.

What about combining the two supplies in a non voltage doubled arrangement, like a Hiwatt 200 or 400 does.

Think I could get 550vdc at 4-500mA?

Sorry I should have indicated that I was planning on running high plates low screen into a high primary impedance Output transformer. If I read the specs correctly I can run 700VDC @ 250mA a 100% duty cycle and 300mA @ 50% duty cycle. Factor in that I will not be drawing more than 100mA of 300VDC I ...

I was kinda hoping to run a quad of EL34's or 6l6GC's like a music man

So I recently acquired a transformer that I would like to use in an upcoming build. The only issue is I'm not sure what it can really handle. Attached are the schematics and the specifications for the transformer. The original thought was something in the 120-150 watt range.

Just a disclaimer, I've never had an automatic equipped VW. In my opinion these are drivers cars and all drivers cars should have a manual gearbox. JMO

I've always had great luck with my VW jettas. I've had basic ones and well equipped ones. My last went 155K and still had 40% pad life on the front breaks. Full disclosure I do mostly highway driving.

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