There is truly nothing like the smell of a freshly wound transformer.
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Tag Archives: KT88
Prototype Data Lights the Way
I have the initial set of data with the power supply prototype using the Edcor XPWR011 power transformer. It is enlightening and clearly shows which amplifier I need to build next.
Continue readingThe Next Amp
So I’ve been thinking about my next amplifier project. And I thought I had made up my mind. Then things changed… again.
Continue readingOld Dog, New Tricks
Although sometimes it may take a little disturbance to the system, as it turns out, you can teach an old dog new tricks.
Continue readingEveryone Makes Mistakes
Today I was once again reminded of the perilous state of human fallibility and the risks of personal hubris. The cost of today’s lesson? One ruined KT-88. And a little smoke in the office.
Continue readingTalking about SETs
With my shop temperature hovering around 38°F (≈3°C) and with the outside temperature hovering around 20°F (≈-7°C) I though that today might be a good time for a little “inside” amplifier discussion. And today’s discussion is about SETs; BIG ONEs.
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