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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: A few more hybrid suggestions by Chirag on 2006-05-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Two-stages, hybrid, small, powerful class “A”? in Audio Discussions  23 Replies 
Hey Cat,Well..my first question would be regarding the application.  The big Melq tube is already doing the bass towers...is it not enough current?  And wouldn't a proper class A 100w amp with its low low efficiency require something like 1...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #171: Gain is not power. by Romy the Cat on 2009-02-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
[quote user="drdna"] So it would require a new OPT to be made with around 3.5-4K primary impedance. The power the amplifier puts out is already far too much. I always have the volume dial around 1-2, so this will be okay. I don't have such an OPT on ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #356: The midbass first. by Romy the Cat on 2010-10-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
[quote user="skushino"]Have you considered the opportunity of raising your upper bass HP crossover?  How high do you plan to use your mid bass horns?  If your mid bass is comfortable playing up to 280hz (or whatever the right freq is), you can use yo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #35: No go! by N-set on 2011-04-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: How to get a LOT of SET power. in Audio Discussions  106 Replies 
This whole 833 A2 concept, given the constraints,is a no go. When driven positive, the grid equivalent resistance drops down to 1/transconductance level. For 833, being a high-gm tube,this can be as low as 100R. In order not to distort significantly ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #25: And the skies clear.... by darkmoebius on 2006-12-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: “Melquiades” amplifier: a year later. in Melquiades Amplifier  33 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]To simplify everything: the Melquiades was at attempt to make two stages, capacitor coupled, no feedback SET, having the cathodes sitting on ground and using the unique 6E5P as a driver. My selection of output tube was beca...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Do incremental steps. by Romy the Cat on 2006-03-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Grid bias power supplies in Melquiades Amplifier  3 Replies 
[quote user="AnonymousUser"]Thanks for your response! I have never tried grounding the cathode in any of my tube projects. Even my amp output stages have been mostly cathode biased. But I am going to try grounded cathodes (and the +/- input stage sup...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #129: Some more DSET photos.. by anthony on 2017-11-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
My DSET amplifiers are starting to go together (slowly).Bias string and bleeder relays/resistors...The remainder of the filter caps.  The middle floor goes on and the filter cap for the First Stages (6E5P/6E6P).Then the OPT's go in place and the shel...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #133: Finally firing up the DSET by anthony on 2018-12-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
Hi Romy,What a busy year just gone!  Finding enough time to just sit down and get the DSET's going has been impossible, but I have time now and have started the process.At the moment I am introducing some high voltage to the first amplifier chassis, ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #40: Actually am getting bored with this thread. by Romy the Cat on 2007-01-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Lamm Industries: a special interview with a special company in Audio News  105 Replies 
I kind of less care about Lamm or about his new amps but rather I am interested using the example of ML3 to see what the DHT tubes are capable off.  There are some people who worship direct-heated tubes and attribute to them some ventures (like ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #40: Full amp bias by Celsius on 2013-12-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The 6E5P tube data. in Melquiades Amplifier  44 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] Celsius wrote:The problem is that my target is drive a 211  as full amp,  and my CD player  give a litle bit more than 1v to grid. What do you think    1V x 33times x 2.8 give 93ppV enought to drive the 211.  Well, you nee...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #13: The GM70 SET by Romy the Cat on 2012-04-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: GM70 vs. 6C33C in Melquiades Amplifier  13 Replies 
Well, as I understand there is no truly GM70 vs. 6C33C context yet (sound in the respectfully equitable load) from you and it will be very interesting to hear from you when you feel that you are ready to say something. As I understand they are the sa...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: I juts wish I have a desire... by Romy the Cat on 2007-03-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 5 Channel Version of Melquiades in Melquiades Amplifier  21 Replies 
Actually it the idea sounds good then the one stage Milq might be a radically simple: No big caps. Not big currents. No service voltages. No forces cooling. Not gauges for plate current setting. Small and not expensive out transformers. The positive...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Monitor project for summer listening by cv on 2006-08-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Cool running AB amplifier.. with good sound. in Audio Discussions  11 Replies 
R,Please excuse me if this is straying from the subject... feel free to move.Anyway, I was in NYC until Wednesday evening, and I assume I know what is motivating you to abandon Macondo/Melquiades in the hot summer months... what I don't understand is...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #20: Building the Melquiades: #6 by Romy the Cat on 2006-07-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Building Melquiades: Chronicle of full-range in Melquiades Amplifier  44 Replies 
What do you know: have built another Melq monoblock and now I have a operational pair. They do fine, measure and sound identical. I did not close them up and keep them for now without the top and bottom cover as I will be doing a few minor adjustment...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #60: DC by Paul S on 2010-11-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: To drive the 6C33C... in Melquiades Amplifier  65 Replies 
N-set, I understand you do not mean to hijack the thread with the Axiom, so I actually tried to make generic and/or thread-related observations.  I don't know the 6E5P, but generic issues with specific DC tank circuits and driver and output tube stab...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #65: Real world by N-set on 2010-11-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: To drive the 6C33C... in Melquiades Amplifier  65 Replies 
Paul, 100% agreed on the real world test vs all other mental exercises!!!Not sure on what do you mean by the "follower"?Yes, I need only 2 stages, perhaps TVC at the input. I'll even have a bit too much gain, if I'm correct.Romy style bias on 6E5P an...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: A TV single in SET amplifier. by Romy the Cat on 2010-11-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: More 6E5P-6C33C amps. in Melquiades Amplifier  22 Replies 
Panos, it is not about convincing me. My standing is absolutely irrelevant in this subject – I do not sell audio and do not making living by evaluation of SET amplifiers.  I report what I have witnessed, nothing more. Sure, it is very possible that y...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #22: 6e5p-6c33c and...Cat by Romy the Cat on 2015-08-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: More 6E5P-6C33C amps. in Melquiades Amplifier  22 Replies 
http://audioratbag.blogspot.com/2015/01/cat-vomit-special-6e5p-6c33c-parafeed.html ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #94: 12.1k Resistor by anthony on 2017-03-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
Hi Romy,Minor question with hopefully a simple answer.In the DSET schematic you have a 12.1k resistor in the bias for channels B, C, D and F.  I have some nice 12k resistors here (not 12.1k) that I could use in those positions...can you see a problem...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #27: Not really possible by shannon on 2016-11-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Melq 6e5p driver stage for ss? in Melquiades Amplifier  29 Replies 
thee srp in Zarathustra is cathode bias, melq is grid bias.  If gas biased the srpp it would no longer be the circuit in zarathustra. what would this do to sound i have no idea.  The function of the gas tubes in melq are not only for providing bias. ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #19: Zaratustra? by Romy the Cat on 2015-03-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Melq 6e5p driver stage for ss? in Melquiades Amplifier  29 Replies 
It is not to mention that 6n1p is not very good sounding tube… It is interesting that you have built Zaratustra with gas driven 6e5p. I do not feel that it is “most powerful fully pure class A amp in existence”. Power is power and it is defiled th...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: 6sn7 = high output impedance by hagtech on 2007-12-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The 6E5P tube data. in Melquiades Amplifier  44 Replies 
The 6sn7 is a fine amplification tube for use in preamps or gain stages, but it has way too high of an output impedance for driving power tubes.  This is my personal preference.  It also depends greatly on the topology.  Maybe George u...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: A contemporary AD1 Triode by Emission Labs by Romy the Cat on 2007-10-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A contemporary AD1 Triode by Emission Labs in Audio Discussions  6 Replies 
The Czech Republic-based Emission Labs Company introduced their new replica of famed AD-1 Triodehttp://www.emissionlabs.com/html/club/labreport.htm It looks like Yamamoto, Japanese amplifier manufactures has made an amp with this tube: A-06Shttp://w...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #17: My new Headphone Amplifier by Romy the Cat on 2006-03-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Headphone amplifiers. Baby Melquiades? in Melquiades Amplifier  27 Replies 
Ok, the Headphone “Baby Melquiades” protect is over. Well, kind of over as there are some issues still are hanging in there. A brief summary. The initial idea was to use the Melquiades’ input stage to drive headphones.  Unfortunately it did not...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #321: Eaten alive. by Romy the Cat on 2009-05-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]BTW, I have a local Bostonian guy have replied brought today a very interesting DHT amp. He has a number of DHTs and this one he reports is the special one, quite expensive as well. Although the electricity was not good tod...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #343: Driver tube and biasing by cv on 2009-06-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
AlloOn the matter of the DHT having a plate resistance of 500-700... you do realise that running the 6E5p with an unbypassed cathode resistor is giving you an effective Rp of about 12k, right? The formula is, IIRC, Rp + (mu+1)Rk.Given that 12k seems ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: Not so much about the end of the road but more about… by Romy the Cat on 2009-07-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: More 6E5P-6C33C amps. in Melquiades Amplifier  22 Replies 
[quote user="vuki"] To tell you the truth I was already very satisfied with sound, but I just wanted to make that powerful triode amplifier - I really don't need it. But it's nice to have it. As you know in this hobby it's not so much about the end o...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Observation from 2006: Zarathustra II by Romy the Cat on 2007-01-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Summary: my/your audio: year by year in Audio Discussions  45 Replies 
Over the course of the enter 2006 Dima and I were involved into the Zarathustra II saga. It took countless phone calls, countless emails, a lot of thinking, numbers of shipments and many hours for Dima and me to propagate the project to it semi-compl...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: Come on, Jim! by Romy the Cat on 2007-11-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 7788 tube mic pre design in Analog Playback  38 Replies 
[quote user="hagtech"] I didn't want to steal any of your ideas. [/quote] This is very bogus notion. If the 6E5P is somebody’s idea then would be not me but Dima’s as he discovered the tube “for Sound aplicatios” in 90s while he was fixing a TV. Howe...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #91: Depending on your amplification by Romy the Cat on 2011-03-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Adding one more spherical to Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  92 Replies 
I am not a huge fun of S3 for MF use as the ceramic magnet is less interesting then alnico magnet for HF applications. For the low mid, or as I call it the Fundamental Channels the HF problem that ceramic has do not manifest themselves. My Fundamenta...
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