Just what I thought - they were discussing the 2SJ74/2SK170 pair ion the F4 or F3 thread, so I knew it should be OK. Same DGS format either way than the j310/SJ108 (I think...)
Also, are there any additional components required to make this latest circuit complete protection wise? I know there was a previous post on zener diodes across the output pins, and wonder if there are any other updates?
Either way, I should be actually hearing this circuit later tonight....
Also, are there any additional components required to make this latest circuit complete protection wise? I know there was a previous post on zener diodes across the output pins, and wonder if there are any other updates?
Either way, I should be actually hearing this circuit later tonight....
john65b said:Also, are there any additional components required to make this latest circuit complete protection wise? I know there was a previous post on zener diodes across the output pins, and wonder if there are any other updates?
No other update from me.

Babowana said:
Sure. Actually, the combo of 2SJ74/2SK170 is the better answer.
My latest V5 has 2SJ74 and 2SK170.
I had to use J310/2SJ108 as I could not get 2SJ74/2SK170 that time 🙂
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Which versions of 2sJ74/2sK170 are you using?? Is it possible to use J310/2sJ74?
Non of these devices appear to be truly complimentery.
On the F3/F4 thread, someone actually posted the "uncomplimentary-ness" of the 2SJ74/2SK170, but it is according to Toshiba...
sandstorm33 said:
Which versions of 2sJ74/2sK170 are you using?? Is it possible to use J310/2sJ74?
Non of these devices appear to be truly complimentery.
2SK170BL,
2SJ74V,
all Toshiba, no copy, real bought in Korea
I have some you need?
I can send you 4x each . . . no jok tho drunk tonight . . .
Free . . . give me youe adress . . .

john65b said:On the F3/F4 thread, someone actually posted the "uncomplimentary-ness" of the 2SJ74/2SK170, but it is according to Toshiba...
Looking at the circuit, complimentery doesnt appear to be an issue. Any way , I'm very interested in this circuit and this thread is a wonderfully informative (and enjoyable) one.
What versions of the 2sj74/2sk170 will you use??
Babowana said:
2SK170BL,
2SJ74V,
all Toshiba, no copy, real bought in Korea
I have some you need?
I can send you 4x each . . . no jok tho drunk tonight . . .
Free . . . give me youe adress . . .
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It's abit early here for the grape to appear. But thank you for your offer which I will accept . The V version is not available to me. I will email you my address . I have the BL 170 so the V74 is all I require.
Your thread is one of my absolute favorites .
john65b said:On the F3/F4 thread, someone actually posted the "uncomplimentary-ness" of the 2SJ74/2SK170, but it is according to Toshiba...
Whether the parts are truly mirror images is not much of an
issue.
Man, I'm more out of it than I'd realized. I'd taken Toshiba's word for it that the '170/'74 were a couple. Now I'm hearing they've divorced? Oh dear, oh dear...whatever shall I do?
Grey
Grey
GRollins said:Man, I'm more out of it than I'd realized. I'd taken Toshiba's word for it that the '170/'74 were a couple. Now I'm hearing they've divorced? Oh dear, oh dear...whatever shall I do?
Grey
Ostracize them!!! Send all yours to me, I will force them to reconcile!!
Well I finally got around to building a single Zen V5 channel with the 2SK170/SJ74. I put it on a monster heatsink (30 lbs alone)
For a power supply, I had bought this huge power supply for its chassis, and I noticed it puts out a nice +/-20V at least 11A. Its an Audio Designs PS-2020-10. Picked it up for $40. I dialed in 23.5V for both rails via a pot.... Anyone see one of these before?
Anyway, getting a bit off topic...since I have such a huge sink, I biased the amp to 1V so 2.1A, 50W/fets and dissipating 100W. Looks like maybe 35W/channel into 4 ohms - 27W/channel into 8 ohms?
Anyway, sounds very nice and clean...Bias swings a bit and every 15 minutes I find myself rechecking it...
No hum at all. I am glad I bought this power supply...full of motorola 10-19655-2 Transistors (6 per channel) and two pairs of 22,000uF caps per rail - maybe a commercial Capacitance multiplier? Too bad its HUGE...
For a power supply, I had bought this huge power supply for its chassis, and I noticed it puts out a nice +/-20V at least 11A. Its an Audio Designs PS-2020-10. Picked it up for $40. I dialed in 23.5V for both rails via a pot.... Anyone see one of these before?
Anyway, getting a bit off topic...since I have such a huge sink, I biased the amp to 1V so 2.1A, 50W/fets and dissipating 100W. Looks like maybe 35W/channel into 4 ohms - 27W/channel into 8 ohms?
Anyway, sounds very nice and clean...Bias swings a bit and every 15 minutes I find myself rechecking it...
No hum at all. I am glad I bought this power supply...full of motorola 10-19655-2 Transistors (6 per channel) and two pairs of 22,000uF caps per rail - maybe a commercial Capacitance multiplier? Too bad its HUGE...
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john65b said:And a pic of the amp and heatsink - I think the sinks were once a load bank from the local electric company...
Spurred on by Babo's sober spirit generosity

EMAIL ME!!??
Wow, email sent. Let me know if you need me to cover anything.
I got tons of stuff - lemme know if you want anything 2.2uF poly caps, 1% resistors, etc.
I appreciate it!
I can feel the love on this thread.
I got tons of stuff - lemme know if you want anything 2.2uF poly caps, 1% resistors, etc.
I appreciate it!
I can feel the love on this thread.
John
Did not receive your email. I've sent you another address via email -please resend yours.
What versions of the 74/170 pair did you use?
I am waiting for 9240 mosfets to arrive and next month(according to the CEO)will spill the Avel Lindberg dollars.
I havent decided on the preamp variety as of yet..I have parts for everyversion of BOZ , BOSOZ including the cs-xxx including ZEN MOD'S
JFET cascode ,which most likely will prevail.
Babo- could you throw a schema of your CRC supply on the screen? I will have everything but the tranny soon and would like to lay this all out.
It isnt easy dealing with my matrimonial money manager . Years of experience gives her a rough electronics knowledge.... You say "amplifier" ...She says, "$300"
Did not receive your email. I've sent you another address via email -please resend yours.
What versions of the 74/170 pair did you use?
I am waiting for 9240 mosfets to arrive and next month(according to the CEO)will spill the Avel Lindberg dollars.
I havent decided on the preamp variety as of yet..I have parts for everyversion of BOZ , BOSOZ including the cs-xxx including ZEN MOD'S
JFET cascode ,which most likely will prevail.
Babo- could you throw a schema of your CRC supply on the screen? I will have everything but the tranny soon and would like to lay this all out.
It isnt easy dealing with my matrimonial money manager . Years of experience gives her a rough electronics knowledge.... You say "amplifier" ...She says, "$300"
I am trying to catch a plane at the moment, but as far as the question of type of 2SK170/SJ74 - they were purchased from TECH-DIY.com....great place to buy these parts btw...
I will have to email you later today/tomorrow about the sink...
I will have to email you later today/tomorrow about the sink...
john65b said:.........
I can feel the love on this thread.
naah ......
just bunch of old farts .........

john65b said:I am trying to catch a plane at the moment,...
Ah shades of my past....Hope you arent flying into Chicago!!!!!!

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