Has anyone built one of these? Elektor magazine designed PCBs and a layout back in 2002 for the Claus Byrith modified Mullard 5-20. I'm about to start building one.
The reason I ask is that the Byrith version uses Lundahl 1663 OTs whereas the Elektor version uses much more expensive 1620s. Does anyone know why? And are there any other makes of transformer I can use? I’m on a budget and the 1663s are a stretch - the 1620s are out of range for me.
A link to schematic and other info maybe?
Lundahl LL1663 is US$145 each, approx. 100 quid in Blighty? Sowters would likely be more. Primary Windings in the UK have this one for the 5-20: 25W 6600 Ohms Ultra Linear Push Pull Output transformer – Primary Windings
74 to 85 quid each depending on mounting style. Buy 2 or more trannies from them and get 10% off.
Don't think you'll get anything decent for less. Don't even think of eBay stuff from the Orient.
Steve
Lundahl LL1663 is US$145 each, approx. 100 quid in Blighty? Sowters would likely be more. Primary Windings in the UK have this one for the 5-20: 25W 6600 Ohms Ultra Linear Push Pull Output transformer – Primary Windings
74 to 85 quid each depending on mounting style. Buy 2 or more trannies from them and get 10% off.
Don't think you'll get anything decent for less. Don't even think of eBay stuff from the Orient.
Steve
If memory serves, this was a two part article in Elector. Second part was construction and physical assembly. Does anyone have a copy?
This is part two.
I might go with the Primary Windings TXs or the Lundahl 1663s then. I just wasn't sure why the Elektor version uses the Lundahl 1620s. Is it just for more output headroom?
I might go with the Primary Windings TXs or the Lundahl 1663s then. I just wasn't sure why the Elektor version uses the Lundahl 1620s. Is it just for more output headroom?
The 5-20 is less fussy about the output transformer than (f.ex) the Williamson, especially when the EF86 is run in triode mode. You should be fine with any semi-decent (not guitar) output transformer.
There was also the Maplin Millennium version:
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Thanks Merlin (I have your book). Primary Windings it is then - unless you have any better suggestions?
I get somewhat scared when looking at these brittle traces that feed the EL34s' heaters
!Best regards!
I get somewhat scared when looking at these brittle traces that feed the EL34s' heaters
Best regards!
Are you talking about the Lundahl TX, Kay?
Ah. Well I guess it must be okay as I reckon we'd have heard about it if there was a problem.
The Elektor build suggest the following resistors.
"All fixed resistors: metal film, Beyschlag type MBE0414 or BC Components type PR-02, dim. 4x12 mm."
Can anyone please suggest a supplier of these parts in the UK? I just checked the Farnell site and the voltage rating on the Vishay metal film resistors is only 350v. Any alternative resistor suggestions gratefully received.
"All fixed resistors: metal film, Beyschlag type MBE0414 or BC Components type PR-02, dim. 4x12 mm."
Can anyone please suggest a supplier of these parts in the UK? I just checked the Farnell site and the voltage rating on the Vishay metal film resistors is only 350v. Any alternative resistor suggestions gratefully received.
I’m planning to use mostly dale cmf60 on my Mullard 5-20, which is basically the same amp without the Claus Byrith mods. They are rated to work at 500V.
I usually buy them from mouser or digikey as they tend to be similar prise wise to RS in the UK even when factoring in shipping. The 1W PRP metal film items listed on hificollective are also rated for 500V. There aren't many metal film resistors rated above 500V in sub 2W ratings. It may be worth switching to carbon film or metal oxide in the places which demand 450V+.
Can anyone see any problems with this layout? Is the toroidal PT and PSU PCB far enough away from the EF86 and ECC83? They're the two smaller circles on the amp PCBs towards the bottom of the pic.
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