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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: You need to load that tube. by Romy the Cat on 2013-02-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Power Supplym for driver tube. in Melquiades Amplifier  1 Replies 
[quote user="Ostblock"]Is there any technical reason that you use a 400V transformer to feed the driver tube?The plate voltage on 6E5P is only +200V. Therefore from my point of view, a 220-240V transformer would be enough.[/quote]Ostblock, you need t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #11: No choke gas tube supply by shannon on 2015-01-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Melq 6e5p driver stage for ss? in Melquiades Amplifier  29 Replies 
Had a small amount of free time tonight.  150vac secondary, fred, 100uf, 500r, 1000uf, 30k, 5k, (like melq schema 4.4)  no load voltage(b and c test point with no gas tube) 226.2vdc both lines. secondary is actually putting out 171.6 so 226.2 makes s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #136: Tube tasting by floobydust on 2009-01-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
Okay, I think I understand.... and thanks for the link on the YO-186... if I can ever locate some of these I'll be sure to grab some (hmmm, a trip to Russia perhaps). As tubes get very hot internally, there were some procedures for trying to eliminat...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #147: The lights look green for the YO tube by Romy the Cat on 2009-02-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
Each new idea is an opportunity or a pain to be involved into a new round of custom work. With all my considerations regarding engaging the DHT I more and more biased to have YO186 as the leading candidate, in fact I almost decided to do it.  Fr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #154: My attitude toward tube rectification. by Romy the Cat on 2009-02-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
It is only if you chose to employ tube rectification.  Many people claim that tube rectification affects sound greatly in this or that way and they are right, it does. However, it does only because the circuit is designed to be affected by recti...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #347: The Particular Tube, I'm afraid... by Paul S on 2009-06-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
Romy, it sucks, but the different good DHT output tubes seem to want trimming to deliver their best.  IMO, the ideal thing would be a quiet way to do this for both channels, not just to match channels but to get the best sound from the particular tub...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #366: The YO-YO tube and "fundamentals" channel by Romy the Cat on 2009-09-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
[quote user="serenechaos"]Would YO 186 be appropriate to use in "fundamental" chanel?  Over narrower band width, to color, "spice," "flavor" more?  [/quote]It would depend how the Fundamentals Channel is used. The YO186 has phenomenal lower MF, n...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: Importance of OPT and type of tube for SET amp bass performance by Rewind on 2013-08-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Small SET’s bass, besides everything- is it about power? in Audio Discussions  4 Replies 
I am looking into building a 45 tube SET amp and I keep reading about how important a good output transformer is. I read that cheaper output transformers like Hammond can be okay for mids and highs, but it will also reduce bass performance. If on...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Shaky tube sound by drdna on 2009-02-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: About the life-expectancy of the new production tubes. in Audio Discussions  9 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]My few period DHT tube all have this springy sound but they also has a long decay of rattling. It is like string attached under the bottom of the drum and when the drum sound dies away them strings continues to vibrate. I ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: The Proliferation of Tube Types by Romy the Cat on 2009-05-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Valve Technology Timeline in Audio Discussions  4 Replies 
Here is a very good article about the development tube types in the 1920 and the birth of my Telefunken RE-604  http://www.goodsoundclub.com/PDF/ProliferationTubeTypes.pdf  Then, here is very cool later but still old advertising from Telefu...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Shock-absorbing tube sockets. by Romy the Cat on 2006-12-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Shock-absorbing tube sockets. in Audio Discussions  9 Replies 
Are any who made high-gain phonostages dealt with vibration damping tube sockets? Since I’m thinking not about my next generation of 85dB gain two-stages phonocorrector: http://www.goodsoundclub.com/TreeItem.aspx?PostID=2453 (second page) I wonder ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Claude Perrier and his tube seremony by Romy the Cat on 2008-01-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Claude Perrier and his tube seremony in Audio Discussions  0 Replies 
I do not know how interesting it is from technological or sonic perspective but the enthusiasm and perseverance of this guy defiantly deserves applauds. Claude Perrier in his 70 makes home direct heated triodes, how many people like him are out ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: The tube tuners syndrome by Romy the Cat on 2008-07-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Where are our good Tuners? in Off Air Audio  43 Replies 
  My mind turned back recently to the subject of tube tuners – there were some even that made it happen. I have to admit that I have general difficulties with tube tuners. My past experience with then was not so great. When we are talking abou...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Tube tuners in Boston by Nerone on 2008-11-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Where are our good Tuners? in Off Air Audio  43 Replies 
Dear Cat, I own tube and SS tuners, and the ones I own now follow a list of other tuners I have owned over the past few years. My SS tuner is an Accuphase T-100. My tube tuners are a Sherwood S-3000V and a Mac MR-67. The difference between a good tub...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #23: Tube tuna by doug s. on 2009-08-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A tube tuner? REL Precedent 646C in Off Air Audio  24 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]  doug s. wrote: i have never heard the rel.  but, if you want to hear a tubed tuna at its best, pick up a sherwood s3000ll or later, get it serviced, and run it thru one of your mpx decoders.  or get one w/a built-in sh...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #301: Tube Selection by Paul S on 2020-03-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last phonocorrector: “End of Life" Phonostage in Analog Playback  310 Replies 
Just tossing in as possibilities the old JAN GE 5751s. I had a pair of these that were very interesting, including excellent, very even sound density and truly great LF. The only tubes in my system now are the old, "New York" 6922s in my phono stage,...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: Re: 7788 - love the tube! by hagtech on 2006-02-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 7788 tube mic pre design in Analog Playback  38 Replies 
Yeah, so the closeness of the grids results in a higher current gain.  So what?  What is the relationship between gain and sonics?  Are you saying that all high gm tubes sound better than low gm tubes?  And does that include 300B ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Re: 7788 - love the tube! by rafaroxlm on 2006-02-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 7788 tube mic pre design in Analog Playback  38 Replies 
Jim it was probably the 7788.  This "supertube" was military stockpiled and difficult to get until about 8 years ago when finally military released. Then you could get them for $5 but people are getting wise now as per the $30-40 price...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #50: You could cut the rubber belt from the inner tube of a tyre by Antonio J. on 2006-08-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A longer turntable belt. in Analog Playback  60 Replies 
All you need is knowing the exact length required to ask for the matching diameter. Probably a bike tube will do. You can cut it as a ribbon or in a string shape. This way you'd avoid any discontinuity for glueing several pieces. From one tube you co...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: A perfect load for ultra-high-transconductance tube. by Romy the Cat on 2007-08-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The LCR RIAA correctors in Analog Playback  57 Replies 
It is not about the LCR phono as a concept – many companies manufacture the RIAA LCR constant impedance networks: Lundahl, Tango, S&B, Da Vinci, A-D, your Allnic looks like dose them as well. The LCR filter is not complex and any manufacturing ho...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #26: What is the sonic character of the 6E6P-DR tube? by montepilot on 2009-10-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The LCR RIAA correctors in Analog Playback  57 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] Anyhow, here is what I think I would do if I use the Alnic’s Preamp. Get rich the 7721 and 7788 and to put in there my 6E6P-DR in triode mode. The tube has very same pins and a full equivalent.  Increase the plate voltag...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: Stacked Tube Version by jessie.dazzle on 2006-12-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo Frame modification. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  46 Replies 
At the risk of overloading you... Here are a couple of quick computer drawings showing a version made from 2 inch steel tube... Material cost would be very low. jd*...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #17: Tube Frame : Some Thoughts on Construction by jessie.dazzle on 2006-12-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo Frame modification. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  46 Replies 
You are correct, the idea is to "hard tie" the tubes together (otherwise you don't get the rigidity... think of a paintbrush where the paint has dried in the bristles... this is what you want). You would need small welds between each tube... a 1 inch...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Odeon tube by be on 2007-04-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: German Odeon horns. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  13 Replies 
They mention an intricate back chamber for the high frequency unit, maybe thats the primary function of the tube, apart from positioning the unit relative to the rest....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #159: "End of Live" tube set by AlexBerger on 2011-11-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last phonocorrector: “End of Life" Phonostage in Analog Playback  310 Replies 
Romy,Thank you.I think I should to give some break-in time to Sylvania 0a2.50 hours is enough? Previously I used in my EAR the next set of tubes ECC83: 1-Amperex (red print), 2-Amperex (red print), 3-Sylvania 7025 (yellow print).When I built "End of ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #119: Plane wave tube comparison ! by martinshorn on 2018-08-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Vitavox’s S2 Survival Guide. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  123 Replies 
hi all. I’ve been collecting some information from a few curious people here in germany.  First of all: a plane wave tube measure of an maintained S2. Once with aluminum Diaphragma and once with the milky one.    Blue is the milky. As you can see - t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: And here is a good tube for a powerful SET :-) by Romy the Cat on 2008-04-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: More power from Melquiades? More powerful tube? in Audio Discussions  19 Replies 
Whonna to drive dead woofers with single ended triode? Get the Bell Laboratories 320A tube. The 320A Vacuum tube was designed for use as an oscillator, modulator, or amplifier at the higher power levelsand high frequencies. Filament ratings: 35 vol...

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 #102: Weird tag-team tube failure (with no consequences?) by Paul S on 2008-08-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Initial thoughts about new/old Lamm ML2s in Audio Discussions  215 Replies 
I tried listening for a while this morning, figured the electricity was not good enough.  When I went to switch off the amps, I immediately noticed that BOTH 5651s had failed spectacularly, with cracked bases and "white-out" on the top...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #32: 6C19P, tube paranoia and grounding by Romy the Cat on 2007-01-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Initial thoughts about new/old Lamm ML2s in Audio Discussions  215 Replies 
[quote user="Paul S"]You have said that there are no "good" 6N6Ps; but are some physically constructed better than others?[/quote] Nope it was not what I said. I said the all 6N6P are equal, at least among those that I have seen and there are no rea...
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