On Line Tube Learning for newbies....

ThorstenL · 22nd July 2004, 08:49 PM

Konnichiwa,

As I am one of those to complain loudest when some questions show a lack of basics, how about a thread to collect on-line resources for "TOOBZ NOOBZ"?

I propose these for starters, as being sufficiently and as covering enough ground to allow one who understand basic electronics (8th grade physics really) to understand "TOOBZ"!

RCA Raditron Manual Version 10 from the 1930's, especially pages 5 - 25 in the pdf file....

Bonavolta - Tubes for Newbies

If anyone knows a good on-line resource on basic Electronics (RLC, Kirchoff, Ohm, lentz etc) please post, this could be included as prefix to the above for a "crash-course in electronics".

Sayonara

pedroskova · 22nd July 2004, 09:20 PM

The Naval Electrical Engineering Training Series(NEETS)

Here's the link to the section on tubes. Easy to understand, and pretty thorough.

http://www.tpub.com/content/neets/14178/

Layberinthius · 23rd July 2004, 01:47 AM

8th Grade taught Physics!?

What about a guide for people getting into tube audio whom never got Physics in high school?

I rather like this glossary...Tube-Cad Glossary

Edit: Btw that pdf file is really an excellent resource thanks !

fdegrove · 23rd July 2004, 02:44 AM

Hi,

LE

Cheers,

robo7 · 23rd July 2004, 02:49 AM

Hi

ohm's & kirchhoff's laws

robo7 · 23rd July 2004, 01:30 PM

Hi There,

Svetlana's Technical support page

Kofi Annan · 23rd July 2004, 01:41 PM

Being a tube newbie myself, I would greatly appreciate the posting of any and all links to beginners' resources. Rozenblitz's (sp?) book is just a little bit tough to get through for your average dumbass, like me.

I thought that while I was waiting for my Bottlehead Forplay and Paramours to arrive, I'd try to gain a reasonable understanding of what I was about to do.

Try this link for some (IMO) easier-to-understand articles. I'm reading these now and its the best stuff I've read so far.

Thanks and keep posting these, please!

Kofi

BHD · 23rd July 2004, 03:05 PM

This is a great idea for a thread.

This is one of the best beginner sites I've found, it walks you step by step through the design and construction of a simple single ended amp:

http://boozhoundlabs.com/howto/

dhaen · 23rd July 2004, 05:40 PM

We seem to have the thumbs up for a sticky thread here

Since this is for newbie information it is important that the contributors ensure that the links they provide are both accurate and safe. It must be seen as the responsibility of the poster to ensure this.

Users of this thread should pay particular attention to safety. Valve (Tube) equipment runs at hazardous voltages. Please look at this thread before going any further.

It's stick now, so enjoy

scottnixon · 23rd July 2004, 07:51 PM

If I can get permission to copy and get someone to host, I have the perfect books. Basic Electronics by Vankenburgh, Nooger & Neville.
Vol 1 and 2, first ed 1955. They are by far the best books for audio beginners I have ever seen. Vol 1 is power supply based and Vol 2 is a triodes/audio wonderland for newbies. (other volumes 3-6 are not audio related) Simple, not too deep, very well illustrated in a campy mid-50's flare and is very entertaining and gets the essentials right.
If you can find Vol 1 or 2 in a library or used book store, get it!

22nd July 2004, 08:49 PM	#1
ThorstenL Previously: Kuei Yang Wang Join Date: Nov 2002	On Line Tube Learning for newbies.... Konnichiwa, As I am one of those to complain loudest when some questions show a lack of basics, how about a thread to collect on-line resources for "TOOBZ NOOBZ"? I propose these for starters, as being sufficiently and as covering enough ground to allow one who understand basic electronics (8th grade physics really) to understand "TOOBZ"! RCA Raditron Manual Version 10 from the 1930's, especially pages 5 - 25 in the pdf file.... Bonavolta - Tubes for Newbies If anyone knows a good on-line resource on basic Electronics (RLC, Kirchoff, Ohm, lentz etc) please post, this could be included as prefix to the above for a "crash-course in electronics". Sayonara

23rd July 2004, 02:44 AM	#4
fdegrove diyAudio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Belgium	Hi, LE Cheers, __________________ Frank

23rd July 2004, 03:05 PM	#8
BHD diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN	This is a great idea for a thread. This is one of the best beginner sites I've found, it walks you step by step through the design and construction of a simple single ended amp: http://boozhoundlabs.com/howto/ __________________ My religion is the golden rule. The only time it's forsaken me is when I've forsaken it first.

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22nd July 2004, 09:20 PM	#2
pedroskova RIP Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: C'ville VA, USA	The Naval Electrical Engineering Training Series(NEETS) Here's the link to the section on tubes. Easy to understand, and pretty thorough. http://www.tpub.com/content/neets/14178/

23rd July 2004, 01:47 AM	#3
Layberinthius diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: nowhere	8th Grade taught Physics!? What about a guide for people getting into tube audio whom never got Physics in high school? I rather like this glossary...Tube-Cad Glossary Edit: Btw that pdf file is really an excellent resource thanks !

23rd July 2004, 02:49 AM	#5
robo7 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kir-on	Hi ohm's & kirchhoff's laws

23rd July 2004, 01:30 PM	#6
robo7 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kir-on	Hi There, Svetlana's Technical support page

23rd July 2004, 01:41 PM	#7
Kofi Annan diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: US	Being a tube newbie myself, I would greatly appreciate the posting of any and all links to beginners' resources. Rozenblitz's (sp?) book is just a little bit tough to get through for your average dumbass, like me. I thought that while I was waiting for my Bottlehead Forplay and Paramours to arrive, I'd try to gain a reasonable understanding of what I was about to do. Try this link for some (IMO) easier-to-understand articles. I'm reading these now and its the best stuff I've read so far. Thanks and keep posting these, please! Kofi

23rd July 2004, 05:40 PM	#9
dhaen diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: U.K.	We seem to have the thumbs up for a sticky thread here Since this is for newbie information it is important that the contributors ensure that the links they provide are both accurate and safe. It must be seen as the responsibility of the poster to ensure this. Users of this thread should pay particular attention to safety. Valve (Tube) equipment runs at hazardous voltages. Please look at this thread before going any further. It's stick now, so enjoy

23rd July 2004, 07:51 PM	#10
scottnixon diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: High Point, NC	If I can get permission to copy and get someone to host, I have the perfect books. Basic Electronics by Vankenburgh, Nooger & Neville. Vol 1 and 2, first ed 1955. They are by far the best books for audio beginners I have ever seen. Vol 1 is power supply based and Vol 2 is a triodes/audio wonderland for newbies. (other volumes 3-6 are not audio related) Simple, not too deep, very well illustrated in a campy mid-50's flare and is very entertaining and gets the essentials right. If you can find Vol 1 or 2 in a library or used book store, get it!