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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Not too far out on the limb yet by Paul S on 2006-10-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Initial thoughts about new/old Lamm ML2s in Audio Discussions  215 Replies 
Thanks again, Romy.  I never would have guessed that the relay-like pulse comes from a dying output tube rather than a fault with the relay itself; but that does make it lots easier to deal with!As you know, meaningful info about this amp is har...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #92: Line interactive UPS & sinewave output by peter foster on 2007-12-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
Dear Romy,Thanks for the information that the sinewave form is only generated when the battery power takes over.  The pdf is a good article.  I did more research today and located a schematic which backs up what you have said despite t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #21: Do not worry.... by Romy the Cat on 2015-06-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
[quote user="anthony"]Do you still use the fuse shown in the MF channel schematic linked above (not the 6 Channel schematic)? [/quote]  This find that this fast blow 100mA in B+ supply of output channel is a good idea regardless. In a minor way...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #33: Second Stage Half-6C33C impedance by anthony on 2015-06-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Anthony, I think you take the right this in a wrong way. Sure the quality of the coupling caps is important but you truly shall not be worry about it. Make the amp, get comfortable with it and then change the damn cap. I...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #184: R4 is the Culprit by anthony on 2020-07-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
Thanks for your help Romy.  Have a look at this (barely legible) sketch so we have a common reference:This is Channel B First Stage bias circuit.  All is identical to your published schematic apart from R9 which I had to increase to get the other sta...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: The answers.... by Romy the Cat on 2015-05-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
[quote user="anthony"]Do you have a “final version” of the schematic anywhere? [/quote] I think that the one you have might be recognized as final. The Rev2 was without DHT in MF and Rev3 was with it. I did not do anything else with the amp af...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #17: Resonances by el`Ol on 2012-05-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: High End 2012 in Germany in Audio News  36 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]  el`Ol wrote:I think they could could make the sound more pleasant with an overkill of second harmonic distortion. But for people who prefer that kind of sound a relax-horn like Anima would be better anyway. No real solut...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #64: Your Own Case by Paul S on 2010-11-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: To drive the 6C33C... in Melquiades Amplifier  65 Replies 
N-set, actually, I have seen a stacked-L schematic like you posted, with stacked caps layered over and R at earth for the tank, and I am on record as saying it is very elegant.  So, sorry to be such a skeptic, but I learned a long time ago that the o...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #225: Come on! by Romy the Cat on 2012-09-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last phonocorrector: “End of Life" Phonostage in Analog Playback  310 Replies 
[quote user="N-set"]This is EXACTLY the bullshit I wanted to avoid and never touch...hermetical circles...special orders...dick sucking....fuck off!As I understand you are not able to comment on the switch nor on its performance in your radar?It is a...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #309: EAR834p how does RIAA feedback work? by AlexBerger on 2021-03-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The last phonocorrector: “End of Life" Phonostage in Analog Playback  310 Replies 
Hi Romy,I read about EAR834p modifications in number of forums. And I never found any explanation how does RIAA feedback work.Only from you I heard about Miller capacity that used in this RIAA.I tried to do my calculations and as I understand the Mil...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Internal line level XO applied inside ML2 by skushino on 2012-06-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Multi-amping crossovering. in Audio Discussions  6 Replies 
I'm working on a project that may be of interest to others, and thought posting to this old thread was a better way than beginning a new post.I use speaker level passive crossovers, between multi-amps (not DSET) and drivers.  My desire is to move the...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #216: Voltage Divider in ML2 Input Stage by skushino on 2013-10-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Initial thoughts about new/old Lamm ML2s in Audio Discussions  215 Replies 
I finally added a -15 dB voltage divider to my ML2s last week to fix the noise problem from my L1 preamp - Why did I wait so long?!!The result is absolute dead silence.  Nothing.  Nada.  It is almost impossible to tell if the system is powered on, ev...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #73: DSET Grounding by anthony on 2016-08-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
Hi Romy,I am designing the power supply chassis for the DSET at the moment and hope that you can remember some things about how you managed the grounding.All power supply components up to but not including the filter caps for each power supply will b...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #133: Finally firing up the DSET by anthony on 2018-12-31 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
Hi Romy,What a busy year just gone!  Finding enough time to just sit down and get the DSET's going has been impossible, but I have time now and have started the process.At the moment I am introducing some high voltage to the first amplifier chassis, ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #26: Resuming by noviygera on 2016-03-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: SET amplifiers in Audio Discussions  30 Replies 
After planning out the exit strategy for my DSP crossover, I am resuming my first Single Ended Pentode 307a tube amp project, the one mentioned earlier. I'd like to approach this with a certain degree of understanding so I have re-read carefully all ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #74: It is about Sound, stupid. by Romy the Cat on 2012-03-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A different breed of 6C33C amplifier. in Melquiades Amplifier  84 Replies 
[quote user="KOTriode"]Romy,I looked at your Melq schematic : http://www.goodsoundclub.com/PDF/Melquiades_SET.pdf  regarding the 6E5P bias. Would it be simpler to use two alkaline battery in place of R5 to provide 3V , or 3 Rechargeable for 3.6V ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #30: Do not forget to detonate to homeless Cats shelter. by Romy the Cat on 2012-05-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Full range Melquiades implementation in Melquiades Amplifier  81 Replies 
[quote user="decoud"]Yes, it is built according to the schematic, but by someone else, from whom I have only just received it. The opt is custom-made nanocrystalline amorphous core, gapped at 300mA and running 200V/240mA. [/quote]Very good. The 200V/...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #390: How the YO186 was used. by Romy the Cat on 2012-05-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] [/quote] I received a link with description how the YO186 tube that drives my MF was used by Russians. In 30s and 40s it was used in portable film projectors PU-12 and PU-13. Below is the schematic of the PU-13 low frequ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #36: 6c33 swing voltage by Celsius on 2013-11-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The 6E5P tube data. in Melquiades Amplifier  44 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Why do you think I bout a 1000 of them and closed to the rest of my life my interest in driver tubes?Still, the 6E5P should not be measured as a driver but heard as a driver – the beauty in this tube is in its sound.I do no...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #39: Re: Potential for Upgrade by Brian Clark on 2004-12-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Where are our good phonostages? in Analog Playback  61 Replies 
[quote user="guy sergeant"]I used to work for a valve amp making company and we had a little 2 stage phono amp that sounded far better than the 834 with passive eq, no feedback etc. It also cost less than the EAR.I can send you the schematic if you w...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: EAR 834P Modification by KIS on 2005-01-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: About EAR 834P Modifications in Analog Playback  45 Replies 
Dear AllI am new here, but have been reading quite a bit about the EAR834P from people here who are quite enthusiastic about this design.Thorsten had got me off my butt to build a EAR834P from scratch when he posted his mods at the AA. I still o...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #57: Guarded Turf by Paul S on 2021-03-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Museatex Bidat pages. in Didital Things  57 Replies 
Hi, Tomand Anything BiDAT would likely be known by, also the express purview of, John Wright, in Canada. He is friendly and accommodating, but this is his livelihood, after all. Why do you need the schematic so badly?Best regards,Pau...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #106: Valuable data! by Wellington on 2017-11-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Copper Mat on a Micro Seiki Gun Metal Platter in Analog Playback  122 Replies 
Measet,Thank you very much for posting this extremely valuable information! It adds to the data base for the 5000. I will have to translate it to English using the Google translator. Now, if someone could locate and post the RY-5500 schematic, we’d a...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #123: Options, options, options.... by Romy the Cat on 2009-01-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
[quote user="floobydust"] Some very good points here... if I downloaded the correct schematic from your site for the 6-channel Melq amp (also has the term DSET in the title) then you have created a 6-channel SET amp with built-in crossover points. Yo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #160: All fixed? by anthony on 2019-02-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Planning my DSET in Melquiades Amplifier  186 Replies 
So, my two problems have been fixed, I think.First was the issue with the 6e6p  for the HF Channel not being able to draw enough current.  I checked the bias and it was fine and the potentiometer allowed plenty of adjustment so I changed nothing in t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: Plate current by JJ Triode on 2022-01-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: R22 in Melquiades Amplifier  34 Replies 
Domidaw seems to be saying he has only one channel almost working, this one with the burning resistor. I don't think he said he has one (other) channel working correctly. If he is really dropping 240 - 196 = 44V across 50 ohms, then he has 44/50 = 0....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #76: Convince me. by Romy the Cat on 2012-03-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A different breed of 6C33C amplifier. in Melquiades Amplifier  84 Replies 
[quote user="KOTriode"]Ok, I just read your "Melquides Remote biasing". This technic can not be duplicate in my amp due to DC coupling, the C3G (I dont use 6E5P) driver stage basically adjust the 6C33C current in the output stage. Just for curiosity,...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Idiocy by Romy the Cat on 2014-02-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Avantgarde method of cap biasing. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  2 Replies 
[quote user="hoan da ox"]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 elabo...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Do the Filament Transformers Require a Center Tap? by Iraschwips on 2017-10-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Do the Filament Transformers Require a Center Tap? in Melquiades Amplifier  12 Replies 
I'm thinking about trying to put together a Melquiades amplifier for myself. I printed out a copy of the schematic (thanks for sharing). I have a simple early question. Both the 12.6 and 6.3V windings for the filaments are shown as being center taped...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: What about 220V 50Hz? by Global on 2008-11-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: What about 220V 50Hz? in Melquiades Amplifier  3 Replies 
Hi I’m planning to build the Melquiades. Owning something that is better then a Lamm is definitely something for me. Having 220V  50Hz. What changes are necessary in schematic? Bigger PSU caps, inductors?...
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