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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #55: Axiom and diode bias by N-set on 2010-11-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: To drive the 6C33C... in Melquiades Amplifier  65 Replies 
Paul, below is the Axiom. I must say I've never heard it nor know anything about the objectives behind the amp. I've just found the topology very elegant and appealing. As far as I understand, the diodesare used for biasing rather than resistors beca...

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 #12: We are quick to blame caps, but are we infected by myth? by rowuk on 2019-03-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: About the pre-warming of playback in Melquiades Amplifier  13 Replies 
We know that speaker surrounds are subject to memory effects. Is not playing the speaker (keeping the voice coils warm and surrounds elastic) not the big part of having to warm up the system?With power supplies containing modern diodes, caps and resi...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Question by hoan da ox on 2014-02-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Avantgarde method of cap biasing. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  2 Replies 
Hello to all, After following the comments of Romy for some time (have learned a lot, thank you), I would like to ask a question on this subject.This circuit is built with resistors, diodes and capacitors. Could someone elaborate how it can produce a...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #154: Grounding arrangement by N-set on 2011-11-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last phonocorrector: “End of Life" Phonostage in Analog Playback  310 Replies 
The grounding I have employed is a mixture of a "local star" and GND plane (I've obviously copied it from the Cat).I did pay a lot of attention not to have loops. Here is my grounding scheme. I wonder if there are any obvious errors?There is a switch...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #162: Distributed bolt by N-set 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 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]I think that you did not exactly my version but made some modifications; I do not know/remember what they were.  [/quote]CCS heating of the tubes based on LT337A, 2x0.47u+470K at the output,my filtering is a bit bulkier at ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #195: Less is more... usually. by floobydust on 2009-02-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
A slightly lower filament voltage is okay for a coated filament (not for a Thoriated-Tungsten filament however). There was some testing done some time ago on this and findings indicated an increase in tube life and lowered distortion. I just don't re...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #230: Crunching Numbers; Shaping Sound by Paul S on 2009-04-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
I'm way too lazy to double check the math, but it looks on the face of it like the 6N6P is one answer to the numerical problems you've posed so far.As for sound, I would prefer the best 6SN7s.  But who can find them and who can afford them, once they...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: Rent-A-Board? by Paul S on 2018-11-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The need for a balanced buffer stage in Analog Playback  10 Replies 
Not sure where you live, but near large cities one can rent "pro" sound equipment.  Once you have your end game figured out in terms of architecture you can just plug in the Board, find and note your X/O configurations and values, then make up and in...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #290: Capacitors & updates by N-set on 2020-03-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last phonocorrector: “End of Life" Phonostage in Analog Playback  310 Replies 
I think industrial grade Arcotronics KP172 (from RS components ?), film and foil. I use them also as output coupling caps (2x0,47u) Other changes I've made, not commented in my posts here: ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: 'Loose cannon' sound... by Axel on 2009-08-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: About the Critical Audio Tune ™ in Playback Listening  5 Replies 
is what I have called it, and what I hear you are describing? I wonder for how long you will be OK with it. We have had this effect by using 1st order crossover with absolute minimal insertion loss, so you would now listing to uncorrected drivers in ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #261: Closing In by Paul S on 2022-10-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Remedies the Beauty in Playback Listening  297 Replies 
Likely, whatever you do with subs will include a big coil, and caps and resistors, too, if to make a steep filter to "match" the Dannoy LF "roll off". The sub(s) might be tailored in terms of correct SPL to blend with the Dannoy at the X/O point, and...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Passive XO sucks, for sure (but I live with it). by Paul S on 2007-12-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The European Triode Festival’s horns in Horn-Loaded Speakers  57 Replies 
And there is no substitute for listening to it, no matter how careful the "calculations".  Anyway, I don't have it "figured out", that's for sure. Some guys figure in and use the inductor DCR in lieu of resistors (apropos), which seems clev...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #139: Test Points/Trim Pots by Paul S on 2019-01-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
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 points, as needed, if on...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: One Mighty Big Resistor by Paul S on 2018-11-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The GoodSoundClub’s ‘Ultimate Audio Dildo Award’ in Audio News  10 Replies 
OK, I read the blurb.  Now that the cat's out of the bag, and we know it's just a resistor ladder, why not use... a resistor ladder?  Gotta hand it to those "MIT" guys, also I think there's room yet for upgrades.  How about a deluxe, super-limited, l...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Something that a loudspeaker must have. by Romy the Cat on 2005-09-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Something that a loudspeaker must have. in Audio For Dummies ™  17 Replies 
This is quite recent conclusion, as I sick and tired to do not say it finally! A loudspeaker must have a volume control that will adjust an amount of HF that a loudspeaker radiates into listening space. I playback systems that has an excessive 1/3 d...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Placette; one thing I would have liked by RonyWeissman 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 
Hi Romy,I wish I had seen your post on Placette before buying mine.  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 hav...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #9: The tyranny of false objectivity by decoud on 2013-01-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Orion Phono Preamplifier in Analog Playback  15 Replies 
They chase numbers because numbers is the only thing you can unambiguously compare. The model for evaluating feedback equipment ought to be musical instruments: that it is not perhaps tells us that most of the time audio equipment is not used to repr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #90: I do not do adjustable loading. by Romy the Cat on 2011-02-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last phonocorrector: “End of Life" Phonostage in Analog Playback  310 Replies 
I have coved this subject in past. I was not able to find a solution how to add resistors to change loading and how to make it to be switched that would not degrade sound. So, my own phonocorrector has no adjustable loading. If I need to do it I woul...

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 #10: If the V-Caps are too ordinary for you, try Deulund: by Paul S on 2008-02-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: What is the buzz: the V-Caps? in Audio Discussions  19 Replies 
One supposes good sound, but... come on, they can't be THAT good (can they?)...http://www.partsconnexion.com/catalog/CapacitorsFilm.html    Deulund tabs on the bottom of the pageThey also say Jensen on them, meaning, I ass-u-me, that J...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #112: Just one of the sheep by Paul S on 2008-09-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Initial thoughts about new/old Lamm ML2s in Audio Discussions  215 Replies 
I have to say, I never gave it much thought, since, as you say, The Book says 5751s are an OK sub for 12AX7.  I did realize that the gain was lower, but I obviously had a brain cramp in not interpolating the lower gain to "redistributed" global ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: Here is the global L-Pad economy at it’s best by Romy the Cat on 2007-06-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Who makes good L-Pads? in Audio Discussions  4 Replies 
My new 20L and 30K L-pads for the 6-chenals Super Melquiades’ tweeters and Injection channels. They are 24dB down by 1dB, made on the Elma Rotary switches and stuffed with unavoidable RB60 resistors. I did not want to burn my fingers and outsourced t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #284: Center-tap and options by floobydust on 2009-05-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
 I like having a center-tapped filament winding for flexibility. First, you can use a traditional approach on hum balance (what you have now) or use a slightly different approach. I use the center-tap as a fixed DC balance (cathode bias resistor solo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #291: Z-foil by AlexBerger on 2020-03-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last phonocorrector: “End of Life" Phonostage in Analog Playback  310 Replies 
Do you use input 50KOhm Z-foil resistor between input tube greed and GND?Does Z-foil sound colder compared to Dale RN60D?U used Dale before. Now I use Shinkoh tantalum resistor. It has similar to Dale tonal balance but sounds smoother.I heard a lot o...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: Any IC-base RIAA corrector should cost $30, with no expiations. by Thorsten on 2006-06-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: I need a “second-type” phonostage. in Analog Playback  38 Replies 
Roman,> Any IC-base RIAA corrector should cost $30, with no expiations.Now now.... My "Analogue Addicts Phono Stage" is Op-Amp based and requires at current OEM bugetary pricing in 1000pc lots of $12.25 each. Add Tinfoil & Polystyrene Capacito...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #96: It is true but it negligible. by Romy the Cat on 2011-08-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last phonocorrector: “End of Life" Phonostage in Analog Playback  310 Replies 
Yes, you are right, the voltage divider from 6.3V across 47K and 10K resistors shall give not 0.9V but 1.1V. However, the numbers that are in circuit are not something that I saw in my dreams but the actual numbers that I measured. I might presume th...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #99: To cheat or not to (ccs)heat by N-set on 2011-08-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last phonocorrector: “End of Life" Phonostage in Analog Playback  310 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Anyow, it is not difficult to find out if your copy works +/- properly.  If you have right plate voltage and the tube has the expected gain then the stage works fine. I do not remember now but I believe in closed loop the c...

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...
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