Yhea, the distortion off of this tube is great, really fuzzy without clipping...sounds good on my guitar as well as on hendrix and old '40s blues...IDK I like it
I would like to know if anybody can find a schematic on this tube, I haven't been able to...
Someone said double pentode. Another said the 5670 is a drop in for a 6n6. The 5670 is a twin triode though.
Off another site:
"6N6 (chinese), 6N6P (russian). This tube has NO known direct replacement: the best replacement is another 6N6 - 6N6P. However if you are experienced, and with the proper tools, it could be replaced (given socket rewiring and maybe some circuit tweaks) with 5687, 12BH7, ECC99 or E182CC. This last tube seems to be the closest equivalent."
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The Chinese 6N3 is a double triode similar to but not the same as, the Russian 6N3P. It has the same pin out.
Someone said double pentode. Another said the 5670 is a drop in for a 6n6. The 5670 is a twin triode though.
Off another site:
"6N6 (chinese), 6N6P (russian). This tube has NO known direct replacement: the best replacement is another 6N6 - 6N6P. However if you are experienced, and with the proper tools, it could be replaced (given socket rewiring and maybe some circuit tweaks) with 5687, 12BH7, ECC99 or E182CC. This last tube seems to be the closest equivalent."
Wait a minute, this is not a 6n6, this is a 6n3, they are very different.
5670 is in fact a replacement for the 6n3 as is the WE396.
I didn't mean to start a war about what type of tube it is and what kind of replacement you can use...I just wanted some input on this, that's all...
I'm still wondering if I could just bypass the step up circuit and give the tube 110v from a 12v inverter?
Thanks,
Nicholas G.
I'm still wondering if I could just bypass the step up circuit and give the tube 110v from a 12v inverter?
Thanks,
Nicholas G.
Thank you for finding the datasheet...
I'm going to tie the left out into the right in, bridging the amp for mono so that i can use it as a guitar preamp...
I still plan on bypassing the step up and just using 110v. for the plates from a cheap DC-AC inverter...
I'm going to tie the left out into the right in, bridging the amp for mono so that i can use it as a guitar preamp...
I still plan on bypassing the step up and just using 110v. for the plates from a cheap DC-AC inverter...
So, I just got done putting my 3rd one together and I used the bridge idea...doesn't work. I think that it's oscillating. Tonight I'll take it back down and undo the bridge and see if I can't get something better out of it..
-Nick
-Nick
Hi, I'm totally new to tubes... I'm interested in modding this pcb so I hope this thread will grow up.
Today I've connected the buffer to a Ta2024 Helder amp, I had a nice feeling after a couple of hours of burn in.
I've noticed some hum particularly while touching the pot, maybe it will disappear when in a metal case with proper grounding.
The 7805 regulator runs terribly hot... I'm planning to desolder it and screw it with some thermal grease on the metal case.
Tonight I bought a Jan 5670 GE tube on eBay.
Also I wonder if different diodes and better resistors could give some improvement.
Today I've connected the buffer to a Ta2024 Helder amp, I had a nice feeling after a couple of hours of burn in.
I've noticed some hum particularly while touching the pot, maybe it will disappear when in a metal case with proper grounding.
The 7805 regulator runs terribly hot... I'm planning to desolder it and screw it with some thermal grease on the metal case.
Tonight I bought a Jan 5670 GE tube on eBay.
Also I wonder if different diodes and better resistors could give some improvement.
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I don't think so. If you examine the schematic, you'll notice that there is a gain of.....wait for it......ZERO. THis is a cathode follower and doesn't produce any gain what so ever. I found that you absolutely have to use a transformer, not a wall-wart. The heaters need to run on AC power, not DC...Plus it does go up after you rectify it...
I turned this into a guitar "pre"amp. It distorts nicely, and doesnt interfere with anything else. I'm currently building a true tube amplifier, the AA4 (or All American 4)...
Peace,
Nicholas
I turned this into a guitar "pre"amp. It distorts nicely, and doesnt interfere with anything else. I'm currently building a true tube amplifier, the AA4 (or All American 4)...
Peace,
Nicholas
Hi Nicholas, zero gain do it means that it's a buffer and not a preamp? My purpose here is to improve detail and soundstage and to have a more analogic/tubee sound.
Someone recommends Schottky diodes in a heater PSU, it seems that 1N4007s switching noise get into the music.
I'm planning to use a toroidal transformer (12v - 150VA) for both the buffer and the TA2024 amp (the latter after rectification).
Someone recommends Schottky diodes in a heater PSU, it seems that 1N4007s switching noise get into the music.
I'm planning to use a toroidal transformer (12v - 150VA) for both the buffer and the TA2024 amp (the latter after rectification).
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Yhea, the one that I had was just a buffer. I think that if you run it off of that transformer, you'll be fine, just be sure that you have a good filter before you give that power to the TA2020...
Peace,
Nicholas
Peace,
Nicholas
I'm not sure, as I don't have the circuit handy...I would think that it would be ok though...
I really like Mr. Helder's wares, espically his TA2024, it doesn't get any cheaper for a HiFi system...
Peace,
Nicholas
I really like Mr. Helder's wares, espically his TA2024, it doesn't get any cheaper for a HiFi system...
Peace,
Nicholas
Keep in mind that the voltages are much higher in tube gear, so if there is a DC component on the output and you remove the capacitor it has the potential to destroy your amplifier real quick-like.
Always measure first.
Always measure first.
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