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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: The follow up to the layout… by Romy the Cat on 2007-08-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Better chassis design for Melquiades. in Melquiades Amplifier  4 Replies 
[quote user="drdna"] Not that the sound is bad, but my technique must be bad.  Because sometimes during the day the sound will get really particularly bad, even to the point that it sounds like clouds are passing by over the music, if you unders...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #36: The new transformers for Super Melquiades. by Romy the Cat on 2007-07-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Building Melquiades: Chronicle of full-range in Melquiades Amplifier  44 Replies 
It, looks like the problem with the steel chassis picking up stay magnetic fields from my Super Milq’s power supply is about to be gone. With the introduction of the 3 extra single-stage channels I needed more current for 6.3V filaments and slightly ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #32: Re: Cooking the 6C33C. by Romy the Cat on 2006-03-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: To drive the 6C33C... in Melquiades Amplifier  65 Replies 
Yes, Jim, you put it very well. Still in case of the 6C33C it only possible to cool the glass and I made experiments blowing a strong flow to the glass and it did cool down the plates. The problem is that it is not a good idea to apply a strong flow ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #30: Cooling the 6C33C. by Romy the Cat on 2006-03-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: To drive the 6C33C... in Melquiades Amplifier  65 Replies 
It is completely irrelevant how frequently an amp switched off and on if a soft start is made properly. A few years ago my friend and I, having the 6C33C based Lamms ML2 (where I do not like how the soft was working) , noted that we both change the o...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Some thought about 5-Channel Version of Melquiades by Romy the Cat on 2006-07-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 5 Channel Version of Melquiades in Melquiades Amplifier  21 Replies 
This thread is split from the following thread: http://www.goodsoundclub.com/LatestPosts.aspx?ThreadID=2665 Jessie, I hope you do not mind that I pulled it to the forum explicitly dedicated to the Melquiades Support. 5-channels Melquiades is ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #223: The Milq DSET is up. by Romy the Cat on 2009-04-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
Ok, I connected the DH DSET channel into the main Melquiades amp driving the DHT from a separate transformer. Until the final transformers arrive I will be able to test and to measure DH circuit, perhaps finding better operation. I connected to the D...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #82: The hum is drooped significantly! by AlexBerger on 2010-04-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last phonocorrector: “End of Life" Phonostage in Analog Playback  310 Replies 
Romy,I try to remove the step-up transformers & short the input grid, the hum has gone.Than, I did next changes:1. Twisted wire from input RCA to step-up transformers. Connect transformers input & output ground directly (not thought ground ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #187: The Shield by Paul S on 2012-01-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last phonocorrector: “End of Life" Phonostage in Analog Playback  310 Replies 
N-set, I don't know much about the theory, but maybe you have focused on "uniform ground potential" while neglecting the effects of EMF?  (Not to mention the EXTREME difficuty of maintaining a "single", non-reactive "ground path" in the first place.....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #858: What is coming out from PP2000? by Romy the Cat on 2011-04-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
I was wondering what is coming out from PP2000 that makes one unit affect another. It might be radio and magnetic stray fields. Last night I took my gauss meter and was sniffing all around my PurePower regenerators. I was not able to see any signific...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Starting from scratch - new amps new system by Dominic on 2007-01-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Starting from scratch - new amps new system in Audio Discussions  18 Replies 
I'm about to do what amounts to building a new system.What i'd like to do is build/acquire a set of amps that can be hotrodded if-you-will in the vein of the melquiades re: channel tuning.my goals from a technical/mech perspective are the following: ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: My system and photos of Koshka (Melquiades) build by Tax on 2015-03-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: My Koshka is meowing in Melquiades Amplifier  13 Replies 
My system can be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiIzpv_R-W8My front end TT and R2R. You can see the upper bass horn built using Fane Studio 8M on the other side of the Duo.Tribute OPT and Nichicon PS capsPS Board insituPower supply board...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #783: Multiple pp 2000 by Bill on 2011-03-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
Was priveleged to hear Romy's system on Saturday. I must say he's done a superb job both musically and esthetically over the past year, and except for one minor niggle has surpassed what he had in Boston. That was the very low bass, but he has stated...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #983: And just to make you even crazier by Bud on 2011-12-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
All transformers are phase inverting. The lowest leakage point of primary and secondary windings relationship to conventional E/I and C core is the physical start of the helical spiral winding. This is assuming more than one layer of wire. In toroid'...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #158: PC Audio by Amir on 2018-04-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: High Quality Music Server / CD player in Didital Things  169 Replies 
I spend my time/effort/money to get a good sound from computer or MacBook.my trial and error proved me that I could not attack CEC TL0-X by Computer Audio.I also lost my money 4500$ in ordering external PSU to Paul Hynes. Paul is not trusted and do n...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #77: I've started building the power supplies... by anthony on 2016-12-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
I designed up a steel chassis for both the Fullrange and DSET Melquiades.  Here they are screwed together for the first time.  Then I have made sure all the cutting and drilling has been in the correct places by quickly putting the parts in their pla...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #183: Exorcisms by N-set on 2012-01-14 
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Paul, after a month of vacations I've tried you advice:[quote user="Paul S"]If you can do it, try isolating both cases/chasses from your "ground plane(s)". Use one inclusive "ground plane" for both the PS and the gain/RIAA sections, and ground this "...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Re: My take on the high mass. by guy sergeant on 2004-08-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Ultimate Turntable in Analog Playback  220 Replies 
I was involved many years ago (1985), in the design and manufacture of a 'low mass' turntable called the Voyd. This suspended design used 3 papst external rotor synchronous motors to drive a very light acrylic (and later polycarbonate) platter. The i...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: DACT et alia by Gregm on 2006-05-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: I need a “second-type” phonostage. in Analog Playback  38 Replies 
I am somewhat familiar with the dact: I used it in non controlled manner but familiar environment; it was assembled by someone else who also provided the necessary power supply; it was in two chassis about 15x15x~30 cm each (one for ps), so the equal...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: An amplifier for Tweeters: first ideas... by Romy the Cat on 2006-09-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: An amplifier for Tweeters in Audio Discussions  17 Replies 
Thanks, Chris. Dima I discussed today many imaginable scenarios. Initially we thought drive a single 6C19P from MF channel of super Milq. But it has some negative consequences… Eventually we decided (it is not final decision but the final with 90% ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #14: If not then all bets are off by Romy the Cat on 2010-10-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: More 6E5P-6C33C amps. in Melquiades Amplifier  22 Replies 
[quote user="Cosmos"]Indeed it took me a very long time to decide upon regulate or not. I ended up with regulation option to save some chassis space and weight, otherwise I would need at least 10 kilos more and 30% bigger space that would make the wh...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: My Koshka is meowing by Tax on 2015-03-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: My Koshka is meowing in Melquiades Amplifier  13 Replies 
Finally listening to my Melq which I have named Koshka!Here is a photo of my two tiered wooden chassis which I tested before sending it back to the cabinet maker for sanding and oiling.Thank you Romy for your blog and making the schematic available t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #39: Beautiful Amp by hagtech on 2009-08-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Building Melquiades: Chronicle of full-range in Melquiades Amplifier  44 Replies 
I agree, I like the idea of glue or resin to attach components to a chassis.  It adds a nice layer of damping material.  I used to to this with step-up trannys for mounting in a box.  Works great with the Cinemag or similar style cans.jh...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: The hard-boiled PP with confined 6C33C by Romy the Cat on 2010-01-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The short "6C33C Survival Guide". in Melquiades Amplifier  20 Replies 
I see, what they did – the built a perfect sealed chimney with two fans to suck cold air in and two fans to suck hot air out. Well, it might work, even though I do like this idea. I absolutely do not see why such a hot and large tube as 6C33C sha...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Lousy and cheap Chassis by Stitch on 2009-11-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A single worst thing in today’s acoustic systems. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  28 Replies 
Even when you go for a 30K Speaker and you have knowledge about chassis and their pricing, you will discover, they are rarely more than 160 $/piece.And they sound like that. But they eye is cheated with an excellent high gloss paint or expensive wood...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #54: Observe the sound… with your brain or ears? by Romy the Cat on 2013-12-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Mastodont DIY Rack: Wall Mount? in Audio Discussions  68 Replies 
[quote user="N-set"]Rings=poorely damped, due to its crystaline structure. Take a granite tile with two fingers, put your ear close to it and knuckle. Observe the sound.Repeat with other stones to compare. For that reason it's neither used in nanolab...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1474: The AC polarity problem by clarkjohnsen on 2015-11-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
This may have been mentioned already. . . if so, it escaped me. But here's the thing: Each component has its own AC chassis leakage characteristic. This can be measured, and lining every component up by the same polarity produces less noise & hum...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1736: GND dances by N-set on 2020-11-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
Anthony, I didn't realize the potential of your remark, thank you. The chassis has been tied to the signal GND already at the birth as otherwise the phono would develop noise even off the wall. I have to go throroughly with a scope to see where the n...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #115: EM radiation by anthony on 2017-04-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
[quote user="Paul S"]Anthony, it sounds like you have given a lot of thought to damping structural vibration.  I was referring to the electro-magnetic fields thrown by transformers, and - based on my view of your perspective drawings -  I was wonderi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #55: Earthy matters by Brian Clark on 2008-06-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Tell me about more about Ortofone SPU Sound. in Analog Playback  54 Replies 
Excellent! I don't use step-ups and I always tie signal earth to chassis earth through a 10 ohm resistor at input.Brian....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: Resonance is only a big issue if you have one point of in phase excite... by rowuk on 2018-08-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The ULF cannel for my new listening room. in Audio Discussions  43 Replies 
If one is using multiple in phase drivers, they are spread out over space and help reduce resonance by interference. Another possibility would be a B&W like lightweight matrix enclosure to move resonance UP, where it is more easily damped. A thir...
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