In Reply to: RE: Stereomour release? posted by Jim_R on October 13, 2009 at 08:11:24:
The circuit is pretty much the old Paramour circuit, with new plate chokes and output transformers (similar quality to the Paramount iron, and a step up from the old stock units).
Specifics:
12AT7 driver, shared between channels
0.1uF/600v coupling cap
coupling cap 3.3uF/600v (nominal optimum would be 2.5uF for 2A3, 5.0uF for 45)
three switched inputs, single volume control, no headphones
C4S driver load is standard
2A3 uses paralleled resistors in the power supply and cathode bias, one of which is removed for 45 operation, and the plate choke tap is switched between 45 and 2A3. No other changes.
Can operate a 2A3 as if it were a 45, for more conservative operation
If there is enough demand, and when he gets caught up, I expect Magnequest will have some upgrade iron, but there is no suitable output transformer yet.
For what it's worth, the (hopefully!) final iteration on the power transformer and output transformers have just arrived in the lab. I'll be checking them out while Doc B sorts out some other final details of parts selection and layout before we assemble the production prototype for the manual photos.
Incidentally, once this is a going concern I hope we can assemble the various bits of prototype parts into a few unique, assembled versions of the amp.
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Follow Ups
- RE: Stereomour release? - Paul Joppa 10:00:47 10/13/09 (2)
- RE: Stereomour release? - chrisby 17:03:23 10/13/09 (0)
- RE: Stereomour release? - Jim_R 10:34:48 10/13/09 (0)