And here is a very cheap....
Hi Generg!
This is an even cheaper solution - but how it will function with noise/isolation I`m not shure.
But cheap - Yes!🙄
TC-200A 200 watts Step Down Voltage Transformer
Best
Olav
Hi Generg!
This is an even cheaper solution - but how it will function with noise/isolation I`m not shure.
But cheap - Yes!🙄
TC-200A 200 watts Step Down Voltage Transformer
Best
Olav
Would you tell me the value of the small blue pot you made parallel to the drain resistor?
Nothing in parallel. If memory serves, the prototype had a 500 ohm film resistor with a series 100 ohm pot.
I got today the TO-220 Vishay (50W) with 680R as drain resistors
What a difference, a stunning clarity and no more vagueness, no lack of bass.
If you want a near to perfect pre for unbalanced amps I highly recommend it!
Look for a good small heatsink my resistors get fairly hot…..
Maybe I will even buy the Ohmite with the TO-247 case.
Mike you are right it is LUMINARIA!
😀😀😀
What a difference, a stunning clarity and no more vagueness, no lack of bass.
If you want a near to perfect pre for unbalanced amps I highly recommend it!
Look for a good small heatsink my resistors get fairly hot…..
Maybe I will even buy the Ohmite with the TO-247 case.
Mike you are right it is LUMINARIA!
😀😀😀
Hello Generg....
Think you are on to something now....
But I wonder if you build the Buffer + PreSit? Or only the PreSit without Buffer. And what Trafo did you use - the 2 pieces of 120 Secondary?
Some clues to an old chap here in pre-Summer Norway (who wants a building-project in autumn)! And my FHXL is finished and better than expected.
Please Generg?
Best
Olav
Think you are on to something now....
But I wonder if you build the Buffer + PreSit? Or only the PreSit without Buffer. And what Trafo did you use - the 2 pieces of 120 Secondary?
Some clues to an old chap here in pre-Summer Norway (who wants a building-project in autumn)! And my FHXL is finished and better than expected.

Please Generg?
Best
Olav
Hi buddy,
only SIT no Buffer, my cd player has nominal 47R output.
I used to Chinese trafo with 2x55V I used in Pumpkin some time ago….:_)
I will try to find them….
at the moment I found only this one is enough
NEW Mains Isolation Transformer 100VA 230V PRI. 110V (55-0-55V) SEC. CCM100/110 | eBay
I look…..!
🙂
only SIT no Buffer, my cd player has nominal 47R output.
I used to Chinese trafo with 2x55V I used in Pumpkin some time ago….:_)
I will try to find them….
at the moment I found only this one is enough
NEW Mains Isolation Transformer 100VA 230V PRI. 110V (55-0-55V) SEC. CCM100/110 | eBay
I look…..!
🙂
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Thanks Generg.....
Hi there again - and that solution was my first thought. I run my B1 up till 3/4 full power on my Alp12P - and that is very good SPL!
But if the SIT-Pre amp is run even up between 1/2 to 3/4 the 5kohm pot will have only a couple of kohm resistance(and maybe lower) - and there will be very good bandwith!😀 I think I have 20kohm on my B1 - so it will be down to about 5kohm when I give 3/4.
Look forward to the build (have to get through some health-thing the next couple days) - before I start ordering things!
Best
Olav
Hi there again - and that solution was my first thought. I run my B1 up till 3/4 full power on my Alp12P - and that is very good SPL!
But if the SIT-Pre amp is run even up between 1/2 to 3/4 the 5kohm pot will have only a couple of kohm resistance(and maybe lower) - and there will be very good bandwith!😀 I think I have 20kohm on my B1 - so it will be down to about 5kohm when I give 3/4.
Look forward to the build (have to get through some health-thing the next couple days) - before I start ordering things!
Best
Olav
Hi buddy,
only SIT no Buffer, my cd player has nominal 47R output.
I used to Chinese trafo with 2x55V I used in Pumpkin some time ago….:_)
I will try to find them….
at the moment I found only this one is enough
NEW Mains Isolation Transformer 100VA 230V PRI. 110V (55-0-55V) SEC. CCM100/110 | eBay
I look…..!
🙂
LUMINARIA...! Good news as always Generg
Transformers simple and audio grade :
http://sklep.toroidy.pl/en_US/p/TTS0120-Transformer-TS120VA230-voltage-higher-then-100V/268
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considering Golden Ears you're having , it's probably clever to ditch source resistor and blocking cap , introducing negative bias supply
considering Golden Ears you're having , it's probably clever to ditch source resistor and blocking cap , introducing negative bias supply
A,
considering your experience I will do it…… 🙂
L´Amp like, there we had also the two solution with the pros and contras from different people hearing….
considering your experience I will do it…… 🙂
L´Amp like, there we had also the two solution with the pros and contras from different people hearing….
A,
considering your experience I will do it…… 🙂
L´Amp like, there we had also the two solution with the pros and contras from different people hearing….
I can remember - was there ( L'Amp) choice between degeneration vs. fixed bias or what ....... here is simple choice - either no degeneration due to cap blocking or no! degeneration (at all) due to fixed bias
some of us are hearing that cap in parallel to cathode oups! - source resistor, some don't
just saying that you're one of those who most probably can .....

ZMighty worked on that , in previous life ..... even forgot name of prog ........ I believ Wordpress something
wake up and make your board, man!
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Takes too long to learn. Not intuitive enough. By the time I find the correct part, a whole day's gone by.
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