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Bottlehead Kits => S.E.X. Kit => Topic started by: vanofmonks on September 08, 2013, 08:40:07 AM

Title: SEX kit 2.0 Iron question.
Post by: vanofmonks on September 08, 2013, 08:40:07 AM

Finally getting around to building my SEX 2.0 kit.  I would like to know if I can use a pair of Altec Lansing 15708 instead of the specos?  I have posted the specs.

Thanks,
Chris

Title: Re: SEX kit 2.0 Iron question.
Post by: Paul Joppa on September 08, 2013, 07:26:46 PM

It's not ideal - SEX is designed for 8K ohms which is 0.625 watts at 70 volts. But it will work, probably more power but at greater distortion.

Title: Re: SEX kit 2.0 Iron question.
Post by: Paul Birkeland on September 08, 2013, 07:31:05 PM

I'd also mention that the lower ratio on the output transformer may be a poorer choice for headphones.

Title: Re: SEX kit 2.0 Iron question.
Post by: vanofmonks on September 09, 2013, 03:23:13 AM

Thanks for the reply.  I figured it might be low, but was not sure if the ratios worked out the same because it was for 70v.  Probably use it for a 6av5 triode.

Thanks,
Chris