Replaced the (tiny) GZ34 by a pair (somewhat bigger) half-wave rectifiers..
Looking good, matching the RV218. Soundwise these are a bit different. Voltage-drop in this choke-input powersupply
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December 29th, 2017
20:49
December 26th, 2017
11:29
Reaching final phase.. Had to say goodbye to the KL70504 as the AL4 is a better driver, even for the easy to drive RV218. Some minor adjustments still waiting, but already best-sound-in-tha-house. Me like!
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December 24th, 2017
18:12
December 16th, 2017
11:47
A shot from aside the amplifier mock-up: All Vlaartronic iron. These are very well made, silent and carry the tone in the music I like..
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December 15th, 2017
23:43
These are really awesome triodes: Telefunken RV218 and Klangfilm KL70504. Enjoying the rich sound of these..
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December 8th, 2017
11:16
Last ETF I had some wonderful discussions with Jac from jacmusic.com. During those he mentioned the newly released EML45B, which has a much higher power rating compared to the standard EML45 whilst still be a
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October 29th, 2017
10:30
Redesigned the E80F RIAA-correction amplifier into a low impedance output design, kinda like the D3A version but without CCS-load. To be honest I was curious about the EC8010 and had some parts at hand: plate
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October 1st, 2017
13:57