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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: GM-100 by devo_yan on 2018-05-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 250 watts Parallel S.E. advises in Audio Discussions  13 Replies 
I read about the GU-81 penthode. It's probably a good possible solution, thank you.I haven't so much experience with penthode, from my very few experiences, I felt better with triodes (DHT or IDHT), so I prefer don't take any risk.I feel more and mor...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #28: Permendur to balance field coil transient by serenechaos on 2008-10-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: RMAF 2008 observations, opinions 1) ceramic drivers in Audio Discussions  32 Replies 
Romy, I was asking questions here, and @ RMAF because I'm trying to gather enough information to build compression drivers.  At my day job I am a prototype machinist at Los Alamos National Lab.  I don't plan on going into production, j...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Use the DATS by anthony on 2017-10-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Do the Filament Transformers Require a Center Tap? in Melquiades Amplifier  12 Replies 
[quote user="Iraschwips"]I don’t have any way of testing but the speaker is supposed to present a relatively flat 10ohm load. [/quote]This is an excellent tool for measuring the impedance load of your loudspeaker.  I have one and use it all the time....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #29: Yes by shannon on 2016-11-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Melq 6e5p driver stage for ss? in Melquiades Amplifier  29 Replies 
I Forgot they did this.  I only have experience with se driver stage. You would remove r3 and c1. change r2 to 10k and put the bias voltage from the gas tubes across it. I would try just regualar zaruthstra srpp circuit first.  Like do you know it wi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: Exactly how I described above. by Romy the Cat on 2015-05-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
I do not nave, neither I see in the schematic, a resistor but rather an Lpad shunted with two resistors, exactly how I described above....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Multi-channel Placette? by Paul S on 2007-08-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 6 Channel Version of Super Melquiades in Melquiades Amplifier  131 Replies 
Romy, I am not clear why you would worry about DC if you can set the RC where you want it and mute input.Biggest problem, of course, is HF, since it takes bugger all to blow those ribbons.  But I thought you had that variac that the Serb gave yo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #203: Options, options... by floobydust on 2009-02-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
Options are limited here... looking at the schematic, you're sorta pinned in by the biasing topology used. One typical method would be to use a resistor divider network at the input grid to the 6E6P. Problem is, this results in a huge bias offset. By...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Poor quality crossover components? by NBC on 2008-04-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Edgarhorn RTA response. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  7 Replies 
Hi Skushino,1) In your post above regarding certain(?) of Bruce's products, can you please identify *what* crossover parts you received or heard (in context of given system)     which you feel are "low quality" ..?2) Which model & ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: The “End of Life" Phonostage and the Modification Guide by Romy the Cat on 2008-05-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: About EAR 834P Modifications in Analog Playback  45 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]That is a good question and I asked myself it numerous times. My current standing is the benefits are purely intellectual as I am not able to observe the applied benefits. [/quote] Recently I got eventually the box (th...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #42: Like This? by Paul S on 2015-07-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
The usual "trick" to "stop inductance" of wire wound resistors is the "old double-wound trick", like those offered by Mills: http://www.soniccraft.com/index.php/resistors-mills-c-29_53 (and I think it is much the same for capacitors, for that mat...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #44: Variable Resistors by Paul S on 2017-11-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Building Melquiades: Chronicle of full-range in Melquiades Amplifier  44 Replies 
BR, I have never used Romy's amp design, but I have used 6C33C SETs with Lowthers.  I do not use my Lowthers FR, for reasons that are fully explicated throughout this site, so I don't worry about LF from those drivers.  IMO, their best is MF up to tr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #141: Tube change simplicity by anthony on 2019-01-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
[quote user="Paul S"]Anthony, congratulations on getting your project to this point!  I mention without referring back to your schematics, I think you will be glad to have test points, along with variable resistors (trim pots) to re-set operating poi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #29: Amp still open by anthony on 2023-06-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Melquiades For Dummies™ - step by step. in Melquiades Amplifier  28 Replies 
Romy,My DSET amps are still open (no top plate) so are fully ventilated, but I have left vents in the top plate around all of the valves and installed two computer fans (running very low speed) that push air from the bottom and out the vents on the t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #13: I'm a passive chappie too by Brian Clark on 2005-03-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: HELP: I’m a line-level looser. in Audio Discussions  22 Replies 
Preferring transformers to resistors. Brian....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #20: Re: HELP: I’m a line-level looser. by Thorsten on 2005-04-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: HELP: I’m a line-level looser. in Audio Discussions  22 Replies 
Hi,[quote user="Romy the Cat"]All that I need was some kind of vacuum tube buffer that would have no-gain of a very low gain and that would be sonically completely transparent.[/quote]Completely transparent is very hard to do. Try the following:6AS7 ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #245: Melquiades HD MF DSET, Draft13. by Romy the Cat on 2009-04-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
Ok, here is what I end up with. This version is something that I am planning to give some listening, the fist listening as I this filtered down the intellectuals reasons do not listen it. The amp is fully operational, bit made as a test amp inside th...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #268: Hiss or Hum by Paul S on 2009-05-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
If you have nothing more than low hiss, as you describe, then you are probably about There.  In my experience, at any rate, it's either some hiss or some hum, compared to true silence, like the ML2, etc.Do not give up before you try all parts hard wi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: Re: Melq Box by hagtech on 2006-06-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Building Melquiades: Chronicle of full-range in Melquiades Amplifier  44 Replies 
Wow, you sure do pack it in there!  I like the way you silicone the caps and other things into place.  Maybe you can do the same for the bleeder resistors and wiring bundles?  That is, once you are sure it is operational.  Wires c...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: Super Milq 6 channels diaries #5 by Romy the Cat on 2007-09-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 6 Channel Version of Super Melquiades in Melquiades Amplifier  131 Replies 
The new Super Milq’s input with combined filer and bias resistors. ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #32: Re: Better among worst? by Thorsten on 2005-11-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Passive transformer based preamp in Audio Discussions  41 Replies 
Hi,[quote user="morricab"]Hmmm....I guess I can't really see that unless you are enjoying a particular coloration you are getting from the TVC.[/quote] Nope. On this you are wrong. Based on direct bypass tests the TVC's I USE (that is the specif...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #29: Re: Better among worst? by morricab on 2005-11-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Passive transformer based preamp in Audio Discussions  41 Replies 
Hi Thorsten, "I agree. I have to note that even in active preamp I/We (the we are friends from the London Live DIY Circle) tend to prefer TVC's over resistors." Hmmm....I guess I can't really see that unless you are enjoying a particular col...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #12: Amateur things and grounding of secondary. by Romy the Cat on 2006-06-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Building Melquiades: Chronicle of full-range in Melquiades Amplifier  44 Replies 
[quote user="hagtech"] Maybe you can do the same for the bleeder resistors and wiring bundles?  That is, once you are sure it is operational.  Wires can be like guitar strings. [/quote] Actually I do some sort of things. What I am done (I’...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: Bypass that sound card? The Cosecant DAC? by Romy the Cat on 2008-09-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: High Quality Music Server / CD player in Didital Things  169 Replies 
Jessie, I have two comments/questions. Are you sure that using the USB you do not use the sound card? I am a software guy not a hardware guy and with my limited understanding I presume that an application that reads a file must talk to so kind of dr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #181: More to do by anthony on 2019-09-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Anthony,   First, your measurements again the “appropriate load resistor” has very little practical meaning. The drivers is a dynamic system that has impedance not resistance and the impedance varies with frequency. So...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #44: DIY by anthony on 2015-07-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
[quote user="Paul S"]The usual "trick" to "stop inductance" of wire wound resistors is the "old double-wound trick", like those offered by Mills: http://www.soniccraft.com/index.php/resistors-mills-c-29_53 (and I think it is much the same for capac...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: A Temporary Plug-in balance control by Romy the Cat on 2007-02-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The ultimate buffer – light in the end of a tunnel in Audio Discussions  36 Replies 
[quote user="RonyWeissman"] I didn't realize that there is no balance control on the unit.  I know in theory this should not be a problem, but I miss this feature for several reasons.  Can't have everything when you buy on the used market t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #802: 10 KVA by Jorge on 2011-03-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
I have a 10KVA Isolation transformer that feeds on two separate 8 ga cables running direct from the house meters into an breaker into de transformer. This breaker is the one I use to turn my system on and off.  The Isolation transformer recieves two ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: Bias or do not Bias – what a qeston!!! by Romy the Cat on 2007-08-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 6 Channel Version of Super Melquiades in Melquiades Amplifier  131 Replies 
Contemplating now how to organize biasing for 3 singe stages of my 6-chanls amp I was faced the dilemma: do I need to bias my tubes. The 6E5P/6E6P are Russian tubes and it means that are very different right from the boxes. The Milq, driver tubes, be...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #16: Midbass Heft by Chirag on 2006-01-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Headphone amplifiers. Baby Melquiades? in Melquiades Amplifier  27 Replies 
Hi Cat[quote user="Romy the Cat"] However, here is where the trick begins. Putting the headphones on, playing them along with the big loudspeakers system and adjusting the volume of the “big system” (primary the LF channel) it is possible to take the...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Ha! Ha! Ha! by JLH on 2005-10-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: SS Power Amps - the FoxNews of Audio. in Audio Discussions  25 Replies 
Your comments are quite funny and contrary to the facts. Romy can hear, as I can too, the difference between solid state amplification and tube amplification because his system is properly setup and can resolve all the nuances. The slightest com...
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