SEX kit 2.0 Iron question.

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Offline vanofmonks

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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



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Reply #1 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.

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Reply #2 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.

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Reply #3 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