Glad you are enjoying! Makes me happy!
It's actually intended to be used as a dual primary 115 or 230 volts to a single 115 volt secondary. I have used them "backwards" for years and they do work fine. Both Mouser and Digikey have them in stock and they are about $1 cheaper than AES.
I used them extensively in my tube pre investigation. Remember srpp kit with 6n1, 6n11, 6n2, 6dj8, 6n6? I tested apr. 6 versions and finished four into final boxes. Measured and listened to all, selected best sounding for main system.
This little trafo was used in all of those tube pre, since I used it as 125 to 230 ac. That's what kit required. And just like George says.
In case of SCG, i use it 115 to 115 just as isolation. One per channel. They are cheap.
This little trafo was used in all of those tube pre, since I used it as 125 to 230 ac. That's what kit required. And just like George says.
In case of SCG, i use it 115 to 115 just as isolation. One per channel. They are cheap.
I have seen folks leave their tube preamps and amps running all the time. Even their vintage turntables, spinning all the time. But those are professionally made products. I don’t leave any of my gear on when I’m not listening. Often, I will turn it on in advance of listening simply because most class A amps take about one hour to warm up and get to the operating point.
SCG consumption is low compared to power amps but leaving it on means running the electricity bill. Here in Davis, we are paying 37 c/kWh off-peak. Probably one of the highest rates in the country.
SCG consumption is low compared to power amps but leaving it on means running the electricity bill. Here in Davis, we are paying 37 c/kWh off-peak. Probably one of the highest rates in the country.
I've never been one to leave my gear on when not in use. Power dips and interruptions from the power company are not uncommon around here, I wouldn't want to have my gear on during these moments unattended. I hope the tube gear that's left on uses cheap tubes, Hahaha!
We are right behind you with the high cost of electricity Rahul🤑
We are right behind you with the high cost of electricity Rahul🤑
Second SCG is born. All went well, biased as expected. I used whatever small heatsinks i found. Since they are individual, i used no mica pads to insulate.
One has to refrain from the temptation to touch the heatsinks to check for temperature. Unless one wants tingling feeling
My previous solution with one big heatsink was more labor intensive, with lots of mica pads and wires, but lot more safe.
Happy new year everyone!
One has to refrain from the temptation to touch the heatsinks to check for temperature. Unless one wants tingling feeling
My previous solution with one big heatsink was more labor intensive, with lots of mica pads and wires, but lot more safe.
Happy new year everyone!
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