I'll still check it when I get both channels operational. I was thinking a piece of grounded copper clad PCB material might be a good idea but it looks as though it'll be unnecessary.
Hi again Mighty ZM.
I tried finding the info but no joy - what input level does SissySIT require to deliver its 18W output (into 8R load)?
IN due course I wouldn't mind giving it a run with my 15ohm Lowther horns - any observations on that possibility?
I tried finding the info but no joy - what input level does SissySIT require to deliver its 18W output (into 8R load)?
IN due course I wouldn't mind giving it a run with my 15ohm Lowther horns - any observations on that possibility?
18W@8R voltage divided with gain of 4V/V
(18W *8)
square root of that, you get Vrms - 12Vrms
multiply with 2, you get Vpeak - 24Vpeak
multiply with 1.41, you get Vpp - 33.94Vpp
so, output of 12Vrms, demands 3Vrms in
(18W *8)
square root of that, you get Vrms - 12Vrms
multiply with 2, you get Vpeak - 24Vpeak
multiply with 1.41, you get Vpp - 33.94Vpp
so, output of 12Vrms, demands 3Vrms in
Yea, it's easy when you know the voltage gain...even Andy and Pepennino already know that calculus
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Not if you're stupid!it is evident from schematic ...... and info about xformers used
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Quick question. How do I calculate power dissipation in the parts that need heatsinking? The 9140 and the SIT?
So far, I was just using IV to do a rough calculation, but would like to figure out for each part now.
I don't expect a problem with the lowish bias I'm going to use.
Randy
So far, I was just using IV to do a rough calculation, but would like to figure out for each part now.
I don't expect a problem with the lowish bias I'm going to use.
Randy
IV, nothing else
lsp out being in exact middle between rails, so 0V, means each part in OS seeing exactly rail voltage, while same current flowing through them
dynamically, other story (as shown long ago) , but we can ignore that, when dealing with heat
lsp out being in exact middle between rails, so 0V, means each part in OS seeing exactly rail voltage, while same current flowing through them
dynamically, other story (as shown long ago) , but we can ignore that, when dealing with heat
With my 04/400 chassis, I think the heatsinks are 0.38 c/w each, with 2 per side.
If my calcs are right, I get 13 deg C rise. On a warm summer night at 27C, a 40C temp is pretty reasonable.
If my calcs are right, I get 13 deg C rise. On a warm summer night at 27C, a 40C temp is pretty reasonable.
04/400, good for 80W of heat per side, all year long
though, I;m using Babysitter in summer, OCD for cringing caps
though, I;m using Babysitter in summer, OCD for cringing caps
Choky,they are certainly more clever than Moi
choose 600:600
https://edcorusa.com/collections/ma...-matching-transformers?variant=41109443346619
No one is smarter than you (except maybe Papa) and you never, ever make mistakes!😉
I ordered the Edcors. I’ve got other projects to do until they get here in May! But thanks!FYI, if you call soon, you should be able to cinemags soon. They have scheduled a run of them in a few weeks.
you know , I really thought long and hard about thatChoky,
No one is smarter than you (except maybe Papa) and you never, ever make mistakes!😉
no wonder that Papa is smarter than even Mighty Moi - I did taught him everything I know, then he did some tricks of his own!!
fact that he's slightly older than Mighty Moi, so he was making speakers and amps on day when I was born, is irrelevant - those talented guys are good even at precognition routines !
go figure ......

Did you build the Singing Bush?davidjt,
Welcome to the club. I think your in a good shape with the SITs you have. The SissySIT is a great amp. I love mine and the next in the cue for me will be the Singing Bush. I would have already pulled the trigger but a pair of SS magically came into my possession thanks the codyt and NP.
Just remember you can’t have to many amps.
Another very happy greedy boy!
I have set up the second channel of my SissySIT, which went swimmingly, and have been listening to music in stereo through some proper speakers, albeit a pair of old Mission floorstanders and via dubious temporary hookup wire/connections. I'm using my Noir headphone amp as a preamp as the source is currently just my smartphone (playing FLAC media files) - the 6dB gain of the Noir is just right. I can already hear how good this amplifier is!
The only minor issue is a tiny bit of transformer buzz that I'll need to check out, though it is inaudible unless you're within a metre of the amp.
All I need to do to finish the project is to fabricate front and rear panels and hook-up the socketry.
Thank you Mighty ZM.
I have set up the second channel of my SissySIT, which went swimmingly, and have been listening to music in stereo through some proper speakers, albeit a pair of old Mission floorstanders and via dubious temporary hookup wire/connections. I'm using my Noir headphone amp as a preamp as the source is currently just my smartphone (playing FLAC media files) - the 6dB gain of the Noir is just right. I can already hear how good this amplifier is!

The only minor issue is a tiny bit of transformer buzz that I'll need to check out, though it is inaudible unless you're within a metre of the amp.
All I need to do to finish the project is to fabricate front and rear panels and hook-up the socketry.
Thank you Mighty ZM.
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