... Light'em Up Folks !!

RE: ... Light'em Up Folks !!, posted on April 1, 2015 at 23:28:12
drlowmu Manufacturer Posts: 9730 Location: East of Kansas City Joined: January 10, 2005	You keep coming BACK - to listening to that amp. That's so cool Willie !! Everyone notice the image of you, on the second Type 26 from the left?? Can you position the input signal wire to the right RCA jack to be in front of all the 26s, so it was farther away from the two Ef power XFRs and their fields? I LIKE your short runs from RCA jacks to input tube's grid, smart, superb. Jeff

you show me yours..., posted on April 2, 2015 at 08:52:20

smart845
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And I'll show you mine...
I should take the labels off shouldn't I.

RE: you show me yours..., posted on April 2, 2015 at 11:05:16

drlowmu
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Hey hey, That is a two stage DC SE DHT Type 45 amp !! His very FIRST electronics BUILD !! Quite a start.

Half a 12AX7, DCed to the grids of a EML's new GLOBE Type 45s, on Horn loudspeakers, in London, UK. Avantgardes .

His circuit has ALL the things in it that the text book boys, who never heard it, like to "wag their tongues" about to discredit others on this Forum. All the while, these tongue waggers typically have zero direct experience hearing it, and NOT A CLUE as to understanding why its so good.

He has owned many deluxe SE amps.... prior to this one !! I think he LOVES it ! Eh Barry ??

Jeff Medwin

RE: you show me yours..., posted on April 2, 2015 at 11:06:09
Bill O'Connell Distributor or Rep Posts: 245 Location: Arlington Heights, IL Joined: April 28, 2004	A little % watt, RGN 2504 Rectified, with WE 350B tubes with some Black Glass Ken-Rad 6SN7 as driver

RE: you show me yours..., posted on April 2, 2015 at 11:19:02
smart845 Audiophile Posts: 668 Location: East london Joined: May 24, 2000	Loving the 2504 Bill, a very interesting selection of tubes. Not sure I've come across 350B before. What speakers are you using? Smart

It's spelled "tongue", posted on April 2, 2015 at 11:21:48
kyle Audiophile Posts: 1839 Location: London Ontario Joined: September 29, 1999	duh.

RE: you show me yours..., posted on April 2, 2015 at 11:23:40

smart845
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Loving it to death, a far cry from the Ultrapath I used before and the 845 amp previous ( do all 845s sound the same, they do to me).
Will be listening to a NAT 211 amp this weekend to offer opinion on.
It will be interesting to hear the difference.
On Avantgardes these 45 amps sound so realistic and detailed. With plenty of power on tap. I haven't hit the end stop yet. Vocals just soar and the depth to sounstage with the globes is cavernous.
Huge smile around here.
Smart.

RE: It's spelled "tongue", posted on April 2, 2015 at 11:29:25
drlowmu Manufacturer Posts: 9730 Location: East of Kansas City Joined: January 10, 2005	Thanks, I also eliminated the term "idiots", was not nice to say. Kinder and gentler...eh ??? :-)

RE: you show me yours..., posted on April 2, 2015 at 11:52:55
Bill O'Connell Distributor or Rep Posts: 245 Location: Arlington Heights, IL Joined: April 28, 2004	They now stand upright though, it's nice having the midrange cabinet detachable, lots of options. Pair of TAD 1601A's for bottom end with Martinelli wood horn/ JBL2470 as driver and tweeter JBL2404

RE: ... The inspiration came from..., posted on April 2, 2015 at 17:25:15

drummerwill
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...after replacing the test bed Hammond 123ESE OPT's with Electra-Print OPT's.

I couldn't believe what I was hearing... I stayed up till 1:00 am listening to familiar tunes.

The stark difference in the presentation of music, between a quality OPT vs. the 125ESE , is something that I cannot deny !.....

But again, I say the 125ESE is a good starting point.

Now it's time to start on version 2.0 of the 26-26 DC 45 Stereo amp!

Have Fun!
Willie

RE: ... Light'em Up Folks !!, posted on April 2, 2015 at 18:18:21
glenz10183@aol.com Distributor or Rep Posts: 84 Location: New York Joined: September 27, 2003	Some recent work with the 50 tube

RE: ... Whoa Mama .. 50's..nt(), posted on April 2, 2015 at 18:55:37
drummerwill Audiophile Posts: 965 Location: St Louis Mo. Joined: January 7, 2003

EIMAC 75TL, posted on April 3, 2015 at 11:15:13
thermionic addictions Audiophile Posts: 894 Joined: June 16, 2006	Doing some testing for an upcoming amp. I turned off the lights for the photo, the filament lights up the whole room.

2-Stage DHT SET? Here's one..., posted on April 4, 2015 at 21:31:42
Maxamillion Audiophile Posts: 856 Location: New Jersey Joined: May 26, 2006	that doesn't need special easy-to-drive speakers to sound good. 85dB sensitivity, BAH, I laugh at 85dB! 6-way crossovers, BAH, bring on the 7-way!

RE: 2-Stage DHT SET? Here's one..., posted on April 5, 2015 at 00:45:35
smart845 Audiophile Posts: 668 Location: East london Joined: May 24, 2000	Beautiful tube, and system. Like it a lot. You must be very happy listener. Smart

.. To the Max, Max ...., posted on April 5, 2015 at 12:57:28
drummerwill Audiophile Posts: 965 Location: St Louis Mo. Joined: January 7, 2003	What those things crank out 200watts ea. ? ...I love it ! Willie

RE: ... Light'em Up Folks !!, posted on April 7, 2015 at 13:52:41

Ed Sawyer
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75TH->300B/50
83 rectifier

RE: ... Light'em Up Folks !! Hg on the way., posted on April 8, 2015 at 16:26:30
PakProtector Audiophile Posts: 12366 Joined: May 14, 2002	Class A 6CB5A, EL84 LTP input stage, hooked to the 50% taps on the OPT's. cheers, Douglas Friend, I would not hurt thee for the world...but thou art standing where I am about to shoot.

... Ed, this is just Killer.., posted on April 9, 2015 at 13:02:33
drummerwill Audiophile Posts: 965 Location: St Louis Mo. Joined: January 7, 2003	I love the tube combination....How many watts per ? Whatcha driving with it ? ....How does it sound ? Willie

RE: ... Ed, this is just Killer.., posted on April 9, 2015 at 13:21:05
Ed Sawyer Audiophile Posts: 2595 Joined: November 3, 2000	Thanks! Probably 5-7 watts I am guessing, depending on if it's running 300B or 50s as the output. Currently using it to drive Edgarhorns from 300hz and up with 2 or 3 drivers (2 horn drivers + optional horn tweet). Sonically I like it a lot. I think I like 50s better than 300Bs. The 75TH as a driver has a ton of punch and is super clean - almost too clean. thanks for the interest -Ed

Whatever you say!, posted on April 11, 2015 at 20:28:24
Triode_Kingdom Audiophile Posts: 10049 Location: Central Texas Joined: September 24, 2006	Hmmm... how many kilowatts is that??

.. You gotta love a Vette ! (nt), posted on April 12, 2015 at 14:01:46
drummerwill Audiophile Posts: 965 Location: St Louis Mo. Joined: January 7, 2003

What's the HV on those babies?, posted on April 14, 2015 at 07:49:08
Triode_Kingdom Audiophile Posts: 10049 Location: Central Texas Joined: September 24, 2006	I've got a 1.5KV 1A supply I'd like to put to use...

2.3kV B+ , posted on April 14, 2015 at 14:17:15
Maxamillion Audiophile Posts: 856 Location: New Jersey Joined: May 26, 2006	Schematic may be found on DIYAudio in the "Midlife Crisis" thread if you're interested.

I Humbly Bow to Your Magnificence!!, posted on April 14, 2015 at 15:49:46
Triode_Kingdom Audiophile Posts: 10049 Location: Central Texas Joined: September 24, 2006	Dang, that's a lot of electrons! I guess it's time to pass the crown!

RE: 2-Stage DHT SET? Here's one..., posted on April 14, 2015 at 18:00:53
Mr_Steady Audiophile Posts: 2042 Location: North Florida Joined: August 19, 2014	This thread is the best tube porn I've seen in quite a while. :) ---------------------------------------------------- Big speakers and little amps blew my mind!

Lets see a photo of yours Willie !!!, posted on May 4, 2015 at 08:47:12
drlowmu Manufacturer Posts: 9730 Location: East of Kansas City Joined: January 10, 2005	I bet its awesome !! Modified also, exhaust, etc ?? Jeff

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