There is an error in the gate bias circuit. The 47K that connects to the 330U cap should be connected to 0V where you have connected it to the cap. The 330u cap should be connected at the junction between the 12K and the 47K. Other than that, it looks fine. I would have designed it much denser though 😉 I recommend to have holes for standoffs/pcb mounting in the front corners also.
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Since this design is what I've called OTA, I'm posting my design files for you in the OTA thread Tyimo. This pcb will fint in the same holes you drilled in your heatsinks for SEWAr1 😉
I urge you to change the name to OTA and continue the discussion in this thread
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=920748#post920748
I urge you to change the name to OTA and continue the discussion in this thread
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=920748#post920748
Hi,
This is a rough idea about SEWA with a Jfet. I think that this circuit will not work as is, Jfet is not biased properly...
I kindly ask more knowledgeable guys to have a look at this and suggest neccessary corrections. The main idea is to merge good sides of both ZEN V8 and Sewa, which would resuld in an amp with zero voltage gain, 5-10 w power, and excellent sound...
Regards,
Vix
This is a rough idea about SEWA with a Jfet. I think that this circuit will not work as is, Jfet is not biased properly...
I kindly ask more knowledgeable guys to have a look at this and suggest neccessary corrections. The main idea is to merge good sides of both ZEN V8 and Sewa, which would resuld in an amp with zero voltage gain, 5-10 w power, and excellent sound...
Regards,
Vix
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If you could find a JFET that can take as much heat as a MOSFET, you can simply pop it in the SEWA circuit with a minor adjustment of the bias voltage divider to account for the different VGS. However, since such a device is not yet avaliable, you'd have to get smart and utilize some tricks like cascode operation to get the dissipation down. Sounds like a fun project 😉 Read up un Nelson's cascode article; it shows cascoding of a follower. Compare this to the ZV9 and you can start connecting the dots. 😉
Vix said:
. . . suggest neccessary corrections.
As far as I understand, why LU1014D is for the kind of like a triode at its small signal and low Vds level. Therefore, the signal voltage swing might have to be kept low inside the narrow triode area, unless the kind like a triode is given up.
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jh6you said:
As far as I understand, why LU1014D is for the kind of like a triode at its small signal and low Vds level. Therefore, the signal voltage swing might have to be kept low inside the narrow triode area, unless the kind like a triode is given up.
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Then, it seems that it doesn't make much sense build a follower with LU1014D, since the most benefit is extracted in the common source mode?

Anyway, it would be interesting to compare SEWA and Zen V8 or V9...
In my ZEN V8 I have experimented with the amount of feedback, and decided to run it with feeback. It looses some "air" and "magic" but sounds more balanced and the bass gets better too...
Nevertheless, it is similar to a triode-like sound, midrange is very sweet and soft, highs are good but could be better, bass, uhmm...honestly, not to my liking. This is its only serious drawback. But Iam going to build ZEN V9. With an Aleph current source , it must be much better.
By the way, did anyone compare ZEN V9 with an Aleph3?
Regards,
Vix
Zener Diode
I have several 18V zener diodes.
Can they be used (instead of original 9v zener) to prevent MOSFET crash?
I have several 18V zener diodes.
Can they be used (instead of original 9v zener) to prevent MOSFET crash?
Re: Zener Diode
Yes 😉
ACK2005 said:I have several 18V zener diodes.
Can they be used (instead of original 9v zener) to prevent MOSFET crash?
Yes 😉
Vix said:
By the way, did anyone compare ZEN V9 with an Aleph3?
If someone offers me the original Aleph 3 chassis, I would build both and compare them . . .

Or if I have any chance to buy a second-hand Aleph 3, I could convert it to Aleph J . . .
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jh6you said:
If someone offers me the original Aleph 3 chassis, I would build both and compare them . . .
Or if I have any chance to buy a second-hand Aleph 3, I could convert it to Aleph J . . .
Regards
What parts do you need ? I have some aleph stuff left over..
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Mad_K said:I'll also take one original chassis 😉
Sorry i should be more clear i have aleph 3 PARTS to build the amp's.. 🙂
Mad_K can I Change
IRFP 150N with IRP 250N
BC850 With BC550C
120uF with 150uF Or 220uF
For Sewa rev 2
What differences using Those component ?
where PCB layout for rev2
IRFP 150N with IRP 250N
BC850 With BC550C
120uF with 150uF Or 220uF
For Sewa rev 2
What differences using Those component ?
where PCB layout for rev2
Yes, there will be no significant difference. Rev. 2? Rev. B boards are in production, and are not made for DIY production. 😉
jleaman said:
What parts do you need ? I have some aleph stuff left over..
Thanks, but I want the original chassis first . . . then . . . 🙂
Regards
PS
Sorry Mad_K for my thread pollution.
Don't be mad, I will stop at this point

mad_K
Can you check my pcb layout for Sewa R2
I will send to your email
Buy PCB from other country i Will cost Whole Amps 😡
Beause shipping cost is very expensive 😡
I Only Build for my self with hand drawing pcb ........
Can you pm your email, because i can send picture to you using this forum email.
Can you check my pcb layout for Sewa R2
I will send to your email
Buy PCB from other country i Will cost Whole Amps 😡
Beause shipping cost is very expensive 😡
I Only Build for my self with hand drawing pcb ........

Can you pm your email, because i can send picture to you using this forum email.
DIY SEWA PCB's
The SEWA DIY PCB files where posted earlier in this thread, see post#40 and onwards:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=846775#post846775
All you need is a laserprinter (or toner-transfer) and a UV-lamp/sunbed or THE SUN 😉
email: mads (at) viiaudio.com
The SEWA DIY PCB files where posted earlier in this thread, see post#40 and onwards:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=846775#post846775
All you need is a laserprinter (or toner-transfer) and a UV-lamp/sunbed or THE SUN 😉
email: mads (at) viiaudio.com
Is this corrent layout mad_K ?
I can not use your layout, because i can not put heatsink
I can not use your layout, because i can not put heatsink
An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.
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