I collected and listened to the so-called APEX AX-20,
about which I want to share here. In fact, this is a classic amplifier
with all the improvements from Douglas Self’s textbook (and recommendations from local colleagues).
Compared to Apex AX-14, this amplifier sounds much more adult:
More dynamic sound, excellent control of 4 pieces 8 "bass. Bass is excellent.
Clear low. In the 14th, in comparison, a little tightened, just a little because of what
it seems that it’s even a little more.
who whant to do (gerbers) Apex_AX_20
PCBWay says the "author will not allow download of gerbers" and when I "add to cart" it loads a 6.7mm x 12.8mm board - can't be correct size??
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hi i want to use this protect on ax14. but ax14 dont have protection out.
so i try to take it from b500 schematic but i am not good on it and need to some one check it please
the resistor values and capasitor is right? and if i make mistake pls tell me where. thank you
Use protection out from AX22 and use DC555S protect...
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Use protection out from AX22 and use DC555S protect...
ty for answer mr mile. you mean like this?
but for protection i cannot use pa protec? i was like it for 15v for xlr circuit and thermal protection too. and i want to use regulated amp psu one of yours is that all can be use together? sory for many questions and for my bad english. thank you
ah i forget my transformer giving me 2x50vdc and 2x20vdc. i rewind secondary. thank you again for all your help.
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ty for answer mr mile. you mean like this?
but for protection i cannot use pa protec? i was like it for 15v for xlr circuit and thermal protection too. and i want to use regulated amp psu one of yours is that all can be use together? sory for many questions and for my bad english. thank you
ah i forget my transformer giving me 2x50vdc and 2x20vdc. i rewind secondary. thank you again for all your help.
Re drawing pcb for protec. tomorrow i can finish and start pcb ty mr. mile
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Maybe try to use AX-14P
i start for ax14 man ty just there is that cap is different on pcb and on schematic. i dont know which one is right. i made before this ax14 its not work i throw away cause thin lines and repair make them trash. so i making again now but i will draw new pcb with protection.
so i need to know which polarity is right. on schematic or on pcb.
Re drawing pcb for protec. tomorrow i can finish and start pcb ty mr. mile
On your sch, it's connected the correct way.
Edit: mistake in typing
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I think the schematic is correct but I believe C6 polarity does not matter. C6 could be non-polar electrolytic but you can use an inexpensive polar electrolytic because it has very little load. Anyone please correct me if I am wrong.
Ty for answers i chech some pics from who make this amp. All use polarity from pcb. Ty for answers
i finish redrawing. pls have a look. i take out line under the R24 for protec. this can make a problem on it voice? or any desing faults if you see pls write here so i can learn more. thank you for all helps.
i will make it next week so i am just waiting for your answers...
i will put here gerber files and all i have after see its work. ty..
i will make it next week so i am just waiting for your answers...
i will put here gerber files and all i have after see its work. ty..
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TP2 preamp
TP2 one channel schematic without PSU.
Hello Mr. Mile, can u please update TP2 with TP3 (bass, mid and treble).
Regards,
Gurpreet
Hello Mr. Mile, can u please update TP2 with TP3 (bass, mid and treble).
Regards,
Gurpreet
There is no TP3, go to TB3.
Regards
Use protection out from AX22 and use DC555S protect...
hi mr mile pls can you just look a little to that pcb i trying to make, maybe you can see some mistakes. thank you .
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and you said different voltages abouth it.
some where you write "Circuit was tested on +/-90V rail voltage,
but with single pair 2SC5200/2SA1943 +/-56V is maximum."
and another page you write "I suggest rail voltage +/-45V for single pair".
i need rewind transformer cause i read wrong too and make it 50-0-50vac before. now i opening again going to make it 40-0-40Vac. is this too much for ax14?
some where you write "Circuit was tested on +/-90V rail voltage,
but with single pair 2SC5200/2SA1943 +/-56V is maximum."
and another page you write "I suggest rail voltage +/-45V for single pair".
i need rewind transformer cause i read wrong too and make it 50-0-50vac before. now i opening again going to make it 40-0-40Vac. is this too much for ax14?
There is no TP3, go to TB3.
Regards
I already have TB3, but I think TB3 is only tone control with buffer(if I m right). TP2 is Preamp with tone control, but there are 2 band (bass & treble). If 3rd band ( mid) add in this Preamp that's awesome.
Regards
Gurpreet
and you said different voltages abouth it.
some where you write "Circuit was tested on +/-90V rail voltage,
but with single pair 2SC5200/2SA1943 +/-56V is maximum."
and another page you write "I suggest rail voltage +/-45V for single pair".
i need rewind transformer cause i read wrong too and make it 50-0-50vac before. now i opening again going to make it 40-0-40Vac. is this too much for ax14?
I think that is too much for a single pair. You can get by with that for 8ohm only but you will need good heatsinking. I doubt you would notice any benefit from the higher voltage.
I think that is too much for a single pair. You can get by with that for 8ohm only but you will need good heatsinking. I doubt you would notice any benefit from the higher voltage.
ty for answer my friend. i just trying make what is suggested. some times i misunderstand cause of my bad english and making mistakes.
what you suggest for transformer for single pair.
ty for answer my friend. i just trying make what is suggested. some times i misunderstand cause of my bad english and making mistakes.
what you suggest for transformer for single pair.
You should have 33-0-33 VAC on your transformer.
You should have 33-0-33 VAC on your transformer.
Ty soo much
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