What is the triode valve - the circuit does not say? The data on the circuit suggests that it is a low impedance triode: mu~30, gm~10mA/V.
The first stage uses an active load, which will reduce distortion there, yet most distortion will actually come from the output stage.
The first stage uses an active load, which will reduce distortion there, yet most distortion will actually come from the output stage.
6SN7, yes, but in term sof optics a desaster
6SN7 as single triode or SRPP has very low µ. But you need µ for feedback to get a good damping factor. So a 2-staged topology is the way to go.
6SN7 as single triode or SRPP has very low µ. But you need µ for feedback to get a good damping factor. So a 2-staged topology is the way to go.
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thanks for the input everybody...
the driver use 6922/6dj8
should i use global feedback or local feedback..?
thanks for the input everybody...
the driver use 6922/6dj8
should i use global feedback or local feedback..?
hello
how much B+ that 6sn7 needed to operate at optimum linearity...
is it 300v enough for 6sn7?
sorry for the bad english
thanks
The 6DJ8 should give you a low distortion first stage. 6SN7 would definitely have less gain, and might have slightly higher distortion.
You don't have enough spare gain for enough NFB, so no NFB is better than insufficient NFB. I assume you prefer single-ended pentode outputs? I would use the two EL84 as P-P, but each to their own!
You don't have enough spare gain for enough NFB, so no NFB is better than insufficient NFB. I assume you prefer single-ended pentode outputs? I would use the two EL84 as P-P, but each to their own!
Sorry sorry sorry....I thought you wanted to use the EL84 as Pentode Now I see it's triode conected. Well then you don't basically need feedback, but I always recommend at least a bit.
Whether you want to use local feedback (I mean like that) or global is up to you. With gobal feedback it's more difficult to get a stable amplifier because of the phase shift of the output transformer and all the coupling caps. (Ideal feedback doesn't have any phase shifting components in its way, look at typical Transistor amp schematics, they are more or less completely DC coupled)
to the driver: A 6SN7 needs a bit more supply voltage and current to sound good, but 300V is adequate. 6DJ8/ECC88 is a very good driver and matches the EL84 shape 🙂 ECC88 doesn't need much volatge but at least 7 to 8mA. This gives nice working points.
Withe the 6DJ8/ECC88 and little or no feedback you have plety of possibilities to design your driver. One tube for both channels would be the simple way. with two systems, there are many many more...grounded cathode followed by cathode follwer, µ-follwer, SRPP, Diff-amp, cascode etc.....
Just try a few and keep the one you like 🙂
Whether you want to use local feedback (I mean like that) or global is up to you. With gobal feedback it's more difficult to get a stable amplifier because of the phase shift of the output transformer and all the coupling caps. (Ideal feedback doesn't have any phase shifting components in its way, look at typical Transistor amp schematics, they are more or less completely DC coupled)
to the driver: A 6SN7 needs a bit more supply voltage and current to sound good, but 300V is adequate. 6DJ8/ECC88 is a very good driver and matches the EL84 shape 🙂 ECC88 doesn't need much volatge but at least 7 to 8mA. This gives nice working points.
Withe the 6DJ8/ECC88 and little or no feedback you have plety of possibilities to design your driver. One tube for both channels would be the simple way. with two systems, there are many many more...grounded cathode followed by cathode follwer, µ-follwer, SRPP, Diff-amp, cascode etc.....
Just try a few and keep the one you like 🙂
Sorry, I had not spotted the EL84 triode connection. As long as you don't drive it too hard it may be fine without feedback. Given a simple output stage, it seems sensible to have a simple input stage too.
thanks again for great input....
i'm thinking about PushPull output, but i have to buy PP Trans..
is it worth to change to Pushpull compared to PSE...(el84) ?
the loudspeaker is fullrange at 90db sens...
i'm thinking about PushPull output, but i have to buy PP Trans..
is it worth to change to Pushpull compared to PSE...(el84) ?
the loudspeaker is fullrange at 90db sens...
SE is SE. I have a SE amp based on 6p14(~el84) and it sounds great without feedback. Triode connected 🙂. You might want some feedback in the circuit but i suggest you to have on ON/OFF swich for that. SE amps without feeedback and some types of music do not go along very well. You need feedback in order to bring the damping factor to an acceptable value.
Don't include the tranformer in the feedback loop!
bdw.
Try to use 6n6p as a driver. They sound great and they are cheap.
Don't include the tranformer in the feedback loop!
bdw.
Try to use 6n6p as a driver. They sound great and they are cheap.
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Switchable feedback almost always means insufficient feedback. Either have none, or enough. The amp does not have sufficient forward gain for much feedback, so either stick with it as it is or completely redesign as P-P with feedback.
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