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Picture_024.jpg1930s style singled-ended pentode3884 viewsThis is a new amplifier I designed and built using mostly salvaged parts from British electronics of the 1930s and 40s. The valves are all British 4V types, AC/SP3 driver and N41 pentode output. The power supply uses an MU14 rectifier. The loudspeaker is a 1930s energized type - so it also acts as a smoothing filter.
See http://mike.wepoco.com/retro-geekery/wireless-world/1936-monodial-ac-super/monodial-psu for more information.
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Diaphony4.jpg"Diaphony's" An open baffle design6581 viewsConstruction
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Oatley-K272C-Headamp-Kit.jpgOatley K272C JAN6418 tube based headphone amp kit2056 viewsIn this build I used bituminized aluminum foil to line the ABS plastic compact enclosures and switched 6.5 mm stereo phone jacks. Only with both source and headphone plugs inserted and the press button switched “on” at the rear will power flow. Wire-wrap wire has been used in the signal path and the battery health LEDs have been brought out to the front of the enclosure. The sound appears to have better bass than previous models but the tubes will ring if struck.
For more info, see the
K272C Oatleys JAN6418 tube based headphone amp\preamp
thread in the forum.
Mark Houston – retro-thermionic
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MC-Step-up-Tranformer.jpgDIY MC Step-up Transformer3695 viewsI the everlasting quest to better audio, I entered the realm of the moving coil phono cartridge with a Denon DL-103. To rise the output voltage of the Denon DL-103, I've build this Step-up transformer with two mic transformer from Edcor , I've use cast iron pipe bend with end plugs to make an electromagnetic shield. RCA connectors are recessed in the back of the pipes which are mounted on a black walnut plinth.
Félix-Antoine (Canada)
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DIY-6AS7-Tube-Headphone-Amplifier.jpgDIY 6AS7 Tube Headphone Amplifier4097 viewsMy name is Laurie. I have been building and DIYing for 45 years now and happily will never stop. This tube headphone amp is from a thread in the Form.
The power connecting cable comes from a European Travel Iron I bought for $1.00 at junk shop. (220v/6A) They will be shortened when I find a perch for the amp and me. The sound is better than my ears have ever heard so I will be keeping this one for my retirement entertainment should such a time ever come. Wink It has worked from day one and continues to please me every time it is turned on. The tubes are JJ ECC88 / 6AS7 with a 5V4 rectifier tube. To spite it's small size the parts are quite easily accessed. I over built most components so it will outlast me I fear. The only change I anticipate may be the 6AS7 to a bottle neck glass to match the rectifier tube. I do have and use a 6080 tube, but i can tell no difference in sound. It will take more then a few hours of listening to get my ears better tuned.Feb 28, 2017
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4-channel-400W-amplifier.jpg 4 channel, 400 W amplifier3168 viewsThis 4-channel 400 W amplifier uses Hypex UcD400HG modules together with the corresponding power supply.
The whole is mounted inside a Galaxy 330 x 230 x 80 case.
For building instructions, have a look at this project's wiki.
Two such amplifiers has been working for over 2 years in my lounge, driving Linn Komponent 110 loudspeakers which each have 4 speaker inputs.
Francois Corthay - Switzerland
Project Page: 4 channel 400 W amplifier using Hypex UcD400HG modules Dec 20, 2015
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E88CC-SV83-SET-Amplifiers.jpgDual SV83 SET Amplifiers3265 viewsA mirrored pair of SET amplifiers, presently being used in bridged mode. All P2P construction using silver solder. I included a "Hazen grid" capacitor and input tube bias change switch. The single mA meter displays individual output tube bias current with a Left/Right switch. Edcor XPRW178 power transformer and GXSE10-6-8K output transformers. Upgraded caps to Jantzen Audio 1200V Z-Superior. Upgraded resistors to PRP PR9372 Audio for metal film and TAKMAN REX for carbon film. ALPS Blue 100K attenuator. The power supply uses a RCA 5U4GB rectifier and Hammond 156R choke. Matched pairs of Svetlana SV83 for power and JJ E88CC for the input tube.
Billy Whiten - Georgia, USADec 20, 2015
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6V6-Push-Pull-Amplifier.jpgPush-Pull (PP) 6V6GT Tube Amplifier2665 viewsThis 6V6 amp was built following the DIY Push-Pull (PP) 6V6 / 6V6GT Tube Amplifier Schematic. Power Supply transformer and Output transformers are handmade in Argentina by NavasBaccino. I'd like to thank Brad S. for the help. The sound is amazing and clear, free of distortion.
Gabriel Rofrano, ARGENTINA
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Dec 20, 2015
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