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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: How easy to test the Lamm LP1 phonostage by Romy the Cat on 2015-09-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Lamm’s new phonostage. in Analog Playback  11 Replies 
Marc Mickelson published his new infomercial about Lamm LP1 phonostage. I do not use Lamm products but as former Lamm product user I naturally keep looking what Lamm does. http://www.theaudiobeat.com/equipment/lamm_lp1_signature.htm  I did not rea...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Re: An amplifier for Tweeters by cv on 2006-09-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: An amplifier for Tweeters in Audio Discussions  17 Replies 
Hi Romy,I think you may be struggling to get 10-12db of gain out of a spud amp (the term is a play on "one tuber").... May just about get it with 6C45.... remember you will be stepping down something like 12 to 18:1 on the OPT.best case: 10db require...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #199: Gain to lose by floobydust on 2009-02-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
 Romy, As you pointed out, if the input circuitry and driver operating points are fixed, your only options are to lose it via coupling or the output stage. Maybe split them, i.e. use a 1:0.5 ratio on the inter-stage transformer and you coul...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #240: DC coupling and killing 13db and driving 6e5p miller and.... by cv on 2009-04-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
Sorry I'm a little late here, but anyway... here's something that may worth trying. Apologies that I can't provide a schematic at the mo - I can sort this out later if you like. In the meantime, you'll need a pen and napkin to help visualise this:The...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Passive transformer based preamp by dazzdax on 2005-10-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Passive transformer based preamp in Audio Discussions  41 Replies 
Hi Romy and other fellow audiophiles, what is your experience with passive transformer based preamps? Is this the ultimate way to get a perfect variable gain? Or do you prefer to use an active preamp?Chris ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #323: The new concept of my output transformer. by Romy the Cat on 2009-05-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Single-stage Melquiades vs. DHT amps in Melquiades Amplifier  397 Replies 
I got new coils for my MF DH DSET output transformer. To read more about it: http://www.intactaudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=4171#4171...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #32: The 10H at 250mA is a good size transformer. by Romy the Cat on 2009-06-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Bias help in Melquiades Amplifier  96 Replies 
You can gap it for 250mA or for 300mA – you still have some spare inductance. From what I see Pieter gave you a very good price for that chunk of core. If I decide to keep my “experimental” full-range SET amp (Sun Audio) then I will get from him a be...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #28: Melquiades continuing to create surprises! by Romy the Cat on 2005-03-24 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The “Melquiades” Sound - beginning of the story. in Melquiades Amplifier  28 Replies 
The Melquiades amplifiers practically dally demonstrate so much “interesting” behavior that it is not even funny. My relationship with this amp reminds me that bird for the Montaigne's “An Apologie Of Raymond Sebond”: “But the tale of the plot is v...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Q: aircore transformer by Romy the Cat on 2005-02-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: An ultimate transformer for narrow bandwidth? in Melquiades Amplifier  14 Replies 
Chris, may I ask you about this air core transformer for HF? When it decays at the bottom then how sharp is it? Is it usable right up to the roll-of or it should to be "given a space"? Also, did you do any listening evaluations of this air-core ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Grid current "absorbers" by ml8 on 2007-03-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A resistor between screen and grid in Melquiades Amplifier  9 Replies 
Romy, Big thanks for your answers. But i've got another question :)You mentioned gas regulator as grid current "absorber".Very good point, because personally i hate to use resistor as a grid leak.Instead of it i'll use choke - almost with any tube, i...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #31: There is a difference between multiamping and DSET… by Romy the Cat on 2007-11-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A DSET is better then an expensive SET in Audio For Dummies ™  41 Replies 
[quote user="el`Ol"]Why not more semi-active speakers with high-sensitivity mid/treble and transistor-powered bass? [/quote]… and it is very important do not overlook this difference. Multiamping is fine but is it severely suffer in case of different...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #30: Mappable transformer by noviygera on 2016-03-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: SET amplifiers in Audio Discussions  30 Replies 
Romy,I think I'll try your suggestion. When you say "mappable transformer" do you mean one with multiple primary taps, like 3.5K, 5.5K, 8K?Gera...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1475: So - what are the errors? by rickmcinnis on 2015-11-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
GC is a good fellow.  If you will specify the errors I will let him know.One wonders how one does this for those of us without enclosures?Would the power transformer be a good place to place one of the leads?...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #973: Again about the PurePower battery charger. by Romy the Cat on 2011-12-27 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
[quote user="Lx_"] Indeed when the battery gets charged the sound is different from when it is charged. I have noticed this especially after the battery is discharged completely (after PP shuts itself down when running on battery). I think this i...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #990: Linear Power Supply by George on 2011-12-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
Two Questions:1) Would it be difficult to replace the switching supply with an external linear supply. You could even get an adjustable one and play with the voltage.2) I have emailed PP three times whether their units can accept 120V balanced power....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1737: Neutral Bus Stand-Offs? by Paul S on 2020-11-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
Jarek, what you describe can happen if anything with voltage touches the chassis, or something might be arcing across a very narrow gap. I have seen part leads that went too far through PCBs, also carelessly fitted stand-off. Even the axis of a choke...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #556: Voltage conversion by Bill on 2010-08-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
If you want to try it out all you need is a large enough step up transformer for the current needed to convert the 240 to 440. I have several 2 and 3 KVA transformers in the attic you could use.Bill...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #522: Maxzimum's buzz needs to be minimised. by PurePower on 2010-04-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
Hi Max,If you have buzzing that is audible outside the PurePower case, or audible from a listening position, the behavior is not normal. The probable source is a capacitor. Caps can hum in the same way as transformers - the foil expands and contracts...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #10: Transient effect and DSETs by Romy the Cat on 2011-04-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: All Active! A DSET and multi-way acoustic system. in Audio Discussions  14 Replies 
Here is another advantage of multisampling and DSET in particularly. There are many moments in amp that in one or another degree affects transients.The capacitive coupling for instance works fine but as long the amp sits in class A1. As soon amp hit ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #873: "dynamic" and a couple of pictures . by joaco on 2011-06-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"] joaco wrote:... this last time ive been doing some "ear" experiments and trying different setups of filtering . Just a question regarding a phenomena that im having , ive tried some ups/on-line regenerators and I think the...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: I take the Fifth. by Romy the Cat on 2005-07-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Super Melquiades Amplifier. in Melquiades Amplifier  29 Replies 
[quote user="Alex Yakovlev"]  Can you pass me transformer parameters? What about tubes and sockets? Caps?[/quote]Alex, when the Mild become public then all specification and sources will be reviled. Meanwhile I have no further comments and ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Building the Melquiades: #2 by Romy the Cat on 2006-06-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Building Melquiades: Chronicle of full-range in Melquiades Amplifier  44 Replies 
OK, the next step is kind of done. All transformers and chokes are done form “outside” of the amp (under the bulge). I have attached the capacitors and the output transformer to the “inside”.  This silicone attachment that for the computer grade...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: A little by anthony on 2021-11-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 100V vs 120V in Audio Discussions  1 Replies 
I've played with this a little.  We are 230V in Australia but many years ago the standard was 240V and the power coming into our house is still a nominal 240V.  I remember playing with the Placette with a step down transformer and was not getting...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Good one by anthony on 2021-08-23 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Some thoughts about bass in high-end audio. in Audio Discussions  4 Replies 
Thanks for this one Romy, very interesting...it sorta ties together several things that I have been thinking about lately.  I guess I am lucky that the Bass Cannons can be run off 9w from the DSET bottom channel and from memory I get about 115dB at 1...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #38: The Sowter’s mumetal transformers for Milq? by Romy the Cat on 2007-05-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The one-stage Melquiades. in Melquiades Amplifier  74 Replies 
Chris, I head a lot a lot of good thing about Pieter from Tribute and I would like to recruit him for the s2 transformer. We send last week to him an email and he did not reply. I heard from many other people that it is a very typical for his commu...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Entry level DSET Melq? by mark on 2008-01-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Entry level DSET Melq? in Melquiades Amplifier  10 Replies 
i am currently gathering parts for a pr. of full range melq.i would like to have the option to add a single stage to do 550 hz and up.then to switch the full range to do below 550hz.what transformer do you suggest for the high pass(i am ordering...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: That fried 2A3C.... by cv on 2009-05-06 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The DHOFT topology? Do not try it home. in Melquiades Amplifier  3 Replies 
I have some theories...*please* keep this tube safe, we will have to run some curves on it...More importantly, it's a good thing the output transformer wasn't damaged, though I'd imagine the tube would have struggled to pass more than around 600mA an...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #19: I do not think it has anything to do with transformers by Romy the Cat on 2009-04-30 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The tapped horns: cons, pros and Sound in Horn-Loaded Speakers  57 Replies 
[quote user="serenechaos"] on 3) & 4): Dave Slagle, Intact Audio, knows a LOT more about transformers than I do, and the nickle autoformers I got from him work so well, I totally trust his (and/or Jeffrey Jackson's) judgment to over my "guess...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #44: Headphones... by Paul S on 2010-11-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: To drive the 6C33C... in Melquiades Amplifier  65 Replies 
I don't know the 6336, but EL34 used correctly will sound like its driver tube, not to mention the comparative ease of PP scheming.  Sure, you need the voltage; but this to me only underscores the low ESR angle.  And who needs an inductor/transformer...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #391: The final Midbass by Romy the Cat on 2010-10-28 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s Midbass Project – the grown up time. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  455 Replies 
Got the ultra low DCR toroids coil and pit them in use. Yes, it was very right move and they a bit trimmed the midbass tail. Playing with inductance and listening how the midbass decays (measurements are worthless in this case) I ended up with 4.8mH ...
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