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Magnavox EL84 mod suggestions
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Posted on March 28, 2015 at 12:41:08 | ||
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Location: South East Michigan Joined: October 2, 2004 |
I have a Magnavox with a pair of EL84's for the output that I use with my MacMini Desktop computer. Sound is fantastic. Pic and what I believe is the schematic is attached. I've replaced C6, 7, 9, 10 caps with some yellow KimberKaps I had, plus the electrolytic can with new cans mounted under the chassis. Any simple suggestion that will further enhance its performance would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. |
RE: Where are you putting the 12AX7, posted on March 28, 2015 at 17:49:27 | |
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Location: USA Joined: August 8, 2014 |
My version used 12AX7. Best 6EU7 I heard are Raytheon. |
RE: AC delivery, posted on March 31, 2015 at 05:30:40 | |
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Location: Connecticut Joined: April 16, 2002 |
Perhaps you should also consider a power transformer salvaged from an MC30. |
Wow!, posted on April 2, 2015 at 09:38:56 | |
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Location: East Coast Joined: October 4, 2001 |
It sure does look nice! Dave |
RE: Heat sinks, posted on April 3, 2015 at 08:56:43 | |
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Location: East Coast Joined: October 4, 2001 |
My guess is that the power supply is underspeced and gets hot. Dave |