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In Reply to: RE: Clean and simple! posted by drlowmu on November 23, 2014 at 10:47:05
The Heathkit W6M drives the output tubes with a pair of cathode followers, achieving essentially what you are saying, driving power tybe grids with a very low impedance. I have always seen that as a fantastic idea and would like to try it some day.
So far as this amplifier goes, I will add a little more filtering to the filament supply for the 2A3s, and maybe to the B+ too, beyond that I am calling it done, as I would like to concentrate my hobby expenditures (time and money) on building a WE91a replica (see post below). I think I also need some more efficient speakers!
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These are nice drivers.
Have you actually heard these? on paper they look great... It's a shame the second page is included, with te $57/ea banana plugs, it makes me doubt if the speakers are worth their asking price, although going by specs and build quality they do look like a fair value.
I own the H21LB15 and the super tweeter. I stop thinking about speakers after I bought these yeas ago. YMMV.
Yes, as a by-product, Low Z drive ( from the anode, not from the cathode ) was there, but the REAL goal was 20K or less grid-to-ground 2A3 resistance.
I spotted a high resistance Finals grid-to-ground in Thorsten's regulated amp also, and I thought a grid choke would excel there too.
Pentodes sound best with a separate supply for G2, ala Paoli 60M. What everyone else does is too much of a compromise ...a drop down resistor and cap.
Speakers .....Altec is possibly the best bang for the buck. I am partial to 604 MLTLs because they are a point source, or, on a budget ( I am! ) A7-800s with their partial front horn load of the woofer. Fun to hear. Hard to lose value, almost an investment.
Jeff
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