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Moreplay / Re: Timothy C’s Moreplay Build
« Last post by AG on Today at 06:43:58 AM »Match perfect with the color of your choice!
Enjoy!!
Cheers from Fla.
Andre.
Enjoy!!
Cheers from Fla.
Andre.
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MonAmour / Re: Damping Factor
« Last post by Paul Joppa on Today at 04:19:10 AM »Yes, you will nearly double the damping factor by using the 8 ohm output to drive a 16 ohm speaker.
You will also get about 80% as much power, and about half the distortion.
[edited to add] You may also want to experiment with a smaller parafeeed cap, 1/4 to 1/2 the stock value.
You will also get about 80% as much power, and about half the distortion.
[edited to add] You may also want to experiment with a smaller parafeeed cap, 1/4 to 1/2 the stock value.
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MonAmour / Damping Factor
« Last post by Altecboy on Today at 01:44:49 AM »My Monamours drive my Altec Model 19 clones easily. My drivers are 16 ohms. I note that the bass is a bit loose. Will I get more damping if I change from the 16 ohm configuration to say 8 ohms?
thanks for all replies.
thanks for all replies.
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Crack / Low voltage on T7 & T9 during transformer secondary test
« Last post by paultc on Yesterday at 06:40:41 PM »My home's voltage measured 123.3V AC during the powerline voltage test so I wired the power transformer as per page 25 (115-130V AC). However, when I conducted the transformer secondary test (page 29) I got only 3.37V AC across T7 and T9. However. the reading across T11 and T12 was well within specs at 181.8V AC. I rechecked the voltages several times and re-positioned the alligator clips to make sure the connections were good, and but T7/T9 readings were pretty consistent (3.36–3.38V AC). Checked all soldering joints under a magnifying glass and they seem to be OK.
I read in a previous post that some multimeter's don't read low voltage AC very well, although mine is fairly new (bought a year ago).
Any help on what the the problem might be would be greatly appreciated!
I read in a previous post that some multimeter's don't read low voltage AC very well, although mine is fairly new (bought a year ago).
Any help on what the the problem might be would be greatly appreciated!
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Crack / Re: Bottlehead Crack Channel Imbalance Issue
« Last post by hmbscott on Yesterday at 04:01:36 PM »Paul & Paul what's the downside to soldering to the Alps pins? I ask because way back when I build my first BH kit, the Crack, I used a Blue Velvet pot, and being a nube, of course I soldered the wires directly to the pins. It seems to work just fine, so I am wondering what's the downside?
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Kaiju Stereo 300B amp / Re: driver testing
« Last post by joralieu on Yesterday at 05:29:38 AM »A side OB 174V
D side OB 176V
D side OB 176V
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Kaiju Stereo 300B amp / Re: driver testing
« Last post by Paul Birkeland on Yesterday at 04:19:45 AM »What OB voltages do you see on each side?
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Moreplay / Re: Timothy C’s Moreplay Build
« Last post by timmieec on May 02, 2024, 11:37:15 PM »Received plates with labels for the knobs from Andre (username AG) and they look great!
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Kaiju Stereo 300B amp / Re: driver testing
« Last post by joralieu on May 02, 2024, 04:13:27 PM »Kreg b on the right channel is 7V kreg b on the left channel is 15V, is this right?
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Crack / Re: Bottlehead Crack Channel Imbalance Issue
« Last post by Paul Birkeland on May 02, 2024, 01:43:07 PM »If you use the Alps pot, Parts Express seems to have the best price. You'll also want to snag a PC board off eBay for mounting. Do not solder any wires directly to those pins! Audio Note and TKD make pots with solder lugs if you'd prefer to go in that direction.