amps are just bigger pearls or p1.7's.
they are more dough.!
i never did a X.
i started with a aleph. very cut and dry. good one to learn on.
a scope is very nice to have. a cheap one off of ebay will get you what you would need it for.
but i built my aleph 1.2 and hooked a scope to it and i didnt need it. it came out just fine.
if you decide to get one let me know ill scan my basic elec class manual on how to use one and send it to you.
i can talk u through it over the phone. not hard just a new tool to learn.
the 2k pot..... i dont know i dont remember. i would put it in the middle.
i did use a scope to ballance the chan on my 1.7 while tweeking the pot and looking at the signal.
proably could do it with a 60hz test tone and a fluke meter.
now that i think about it... i used my scope the most on my preamp.
anything i can do to help let me know. you will love them!
they are more dough.!
i never did a X.
i started with a aleph. very cut and dry. good one to learn on.
a scope is very nice to have. a cheap one off of ebay will get you what you would need it for.
but i built my aleph 1.2 and hooked a scope to it and i didnt need it. it came out just fine.
if you decide to get one let me know ill scan my basic elec class manual on how to use one and send it to you.
i can talk u through it over the phone. not hard just a new tool to learn.
the 2k pot..... i dont know i dont remember. i would put it in the middle.
i did use a scope to ballance the chan on my 1.7 while tweeking the pot and looking at the signal.
proably could do it with a 60hz test tone and a fluke meter.
now that i think about it... i used my scope the most on my preamp.
anything i can do to help let me know. you will love them!
Thanks!
If you could scan that basic elec class manual on how to use an oscilloscope id be super greatful. Ihave zero training or education in electronics (except first year university physics) and am learnng only as i go alng. So far no mistakes ...except ordering the wrong transformer once... Mostly i think im doing well so far.
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Id love comments about the best way to proceed...
Im needing a balanced line-level output on the back of my preamp. This is important to me.
Ideally, this line out will be after the input switching and before the gain stage and volume control. This would enable source selecting but avoid unecessary gain or attenuation.
The purpose of this is line out is to patch my sources to my headphone amplifier for night time listening, and use the aleph as a source selector only, mute the speakers, and listen to headphones only.
I believe the attenuator im using has a mute funtion built in (joshua tree) ... Which would permit speaker muting, but im not sure if it is 100% muted. Im assuming it is at the bottom of the volume knob.
What would be the best way to wire this line out?
A) just split/tap the lines comming out of the input selector before they enter the gain boards and send each channel to a balanced out chassis connector directly. (Does splitting the line input have any possible drawbacks?)
B) insert a relay based switch in the line (instead of a tap) between the input board and the gain board, to allow selecting line out or pre out, or both. (Does adding another switch to the line in have any predictable negative inpact on sound quality?)
Im needing a balanced line-level output on the back of my preamp. This is important to me.
Ideally, this line out will be after the input switching and before the gain stage and volume control. This would enable source selecting but avoid unecessary gain or attenuation.
The purpose of this is line out is to patch my sources to my headphone amplifier for night time listening, and use the aleph as a source selector only, mute the speakers, and listen to headphones only.
I believe the attenuator im using has a mute funtion built in (joshua tree) ... Which would permit speaker muting, but im not sure if it is 100% muted. Im assuming it is at the bottom of the volume knob.
What would be the best way to wire this line out?
A) just split/tap the lines comming out of the input selector before they enter the gain boards and send each channel to a balanced out chassis connector directly. (Does splitting the line input have any possible drawbacks?)
B) insert a relay based switch in the line (instead of a tap) between the input board and the gain board, to allow selecting line out or pre out, or both. (Does adding another switch to the line in have any predictable negative inpact on sound quality?)
Imho I would run it like a pass trough.
All the inputs to the hinge of the relay, when the relay is off it goes to the 1.7.
On, it goes to a seprate set of xlr output.
By doing this you won't be changing the impedance the source see's.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but by tapping off it could half the input inpedance the source see's
All the inputs to the hinge of the relay, when the relay is off it goes to the 1.7.
On, it goes to a seprate set of xlr output.
By doing this you won't be changing the impedance the source see's.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but by tapping off it could half the input inpedance the source see's
Yah, I agree.
I did somthing like that for home theater.
I wanted to use the same amps for Fr/Fl that I would for lp quiet time spinning.
So I did 2 xlr and 2 rca in and a HT in rca.
Out I've got 1xlr 1rca and the pass trough rca.
I did the relays so if I turned off the 1.7 it would still pass the signal also 1 of the clicks on the input knob will also make it pass ht too.
I've got 10 total relays 2pole. 9 in the signal path.
Works like a charm! With test tones.... I haven't hooked it up to my HT yet but I know it passes audio like it should.
The 2 chan has been tested allot! Love it!
I didn't get to my office today to scan those pages ill try tomarrow.
I did somthing like that for home theater.
I wanted to use the same amps for Fr/Fl that I would for lp quiet time spinning.
So I did 2 xlr and 2 rca in and a HT in rca.
Out I've got 1xlr 1rca and the pass trough rca.
I did the relays so if I turned off the 1.7 it would still pass the signal also 1 of the clicks on the input knob will also make it pass ht too.
I've got 10 total relays 2pole. 9 in the signal path.
Works like a charm! With test tones.... I haven't hooked it up to my HT yet but I know it passes audio like it should.
The 2 chan has been tested allot! Love it!
I didn't get to my office today to scan those pages ill try tomarrow.
What did tou end up doing with the caps? Im thinking i might order a prototyping board and mount it above veterans board. I got the input caps on by wiring them over the sides with some left over leads clipped from some heavy resistors... It's the output ones that are a challenge.. id like to find something elegant if possible.
Did u use the same mkp4s as i?
I like the sounds of your aleph setup! Ive elected to copy your idea with the relay based gain selector... Just received some spst relays, a pair for each side. Those should wire in no problem. ill have to mount them off board but thats ok..
Would sure like to build the aleph xa... Slowly gaining the nerve. Lots of things i dont understand though. Does anyone make a good board for the aleph xa that would allow something like 16 or 20 or 24 jfets to be easily wired in? I suppose it doesnt matter though since the fets need to be wired off board anyhow.
I cant seem to figure out how many heat sinks rated at 0.2c/w i would need to get anywhere near 0.06c/w to me to build a comfortable 75-80w into 8, that doubles right to 4 and at least to 3ohm, if not 2. .. I don't know if i understand the whole ac current gain thing and how to set it at say 60% or 50% or what the difference is... It seems that 60% provides a more efficient amp... But everyone talks about max 50 for class a.... Something im not understanding here.
So much to learn!
Would sure like to build the aleph xa... Slowly gaining the nerve. Lots of things i dont understand though. Does anyone make a good board for the aleph xa that would allow something like 16 or 20 or 24 jfets to be easily wired in? I suppose it doesnt matter though since the fets need to be wired off board anyhow.
I cant seem to figure out how many heat sinks rated at 0.2c/w i would need to get anywhere near 0.06c/w to me to build a comfortable 75-80w into 8, that doubles right to 4 and at least to 3ohm, if not 2. .. I don't know if i understand the whole ac current gain thing and how to set it at say 60% or 50% or what the difference is... It seems that 60% provides a more efficient amp... But everyone talks about max 50 for class a.... Something im not understanding here.
So much to learn!
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i did at first. i stacked them three on top of eachother on there side. then used solid wire for longer leads.
then i god some nice foil 30uf caps and stood them on end.
i missed ur last post. sorry. im not real up on a alephx so others will have to chime in on that.
i would say go for it.
heat sink. ill send you some more stuff that helped me.
they are notes from others that built diffrent amps than you are planing, and i built but, is solid info on how to do all the figuring you will need.
i did the gain selection on a daughter board, right off of the main. you know what, ill send you some pics. right now.
i would say go for it.
heat sink. ill send you some more stuff that helped me.
they are notes from others that built diffrent amps than you are planing, and i built but, is solid info on how to do all the figuring you will need.
i did the gain selection on a daughter board, right off of the main. you know what, ill send you some pics. right now.
Thanks!!!!!!
The photos are great! You must be so proud of the work. I know i am about my pearl. I sure hope my aleph p turns out as well as my pearl did.
In my experience, old school frequently beats out new school when it comes to high fidelity audio, and just plain ol fantastic sounding systems. My cart was built in the 70's
In case you haven't decided yet, Aleph is the one to build. I built both, the p1.7 is several notch up from BOSOZ; you won't regret that.
Cheers
