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Low Watt High Gain Project Question
« on: October 20, 2022, 12:42:09 pm »
Hi all!! I have a small enclosure that I want to use for a low watt(3-5) high gain project. I’m wondering if I can take a high gain preamp like the one attached and graft it onto a power amp section like the one in a champ(or any SE power section regardless of specific tube.)?

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Re: Low Watt High Gain Project Question
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2022, 12:45:44 pm »
sure.
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Re: Low Watt High Gain Project Question
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2022, 12:51:18 pm »
Thanks boss!!

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Re: Low Watt High Gain Project Question
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2022, 02:56:15 pm »
IF it doesn't have to be single ended and you're looking for something more in the 7-9 watt  6BM8   OR   4-5 watt  ECL84,  you might be interested in looking at these ideas using pentode/triode tubes?


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Re: Low Watt High Gain Project Question
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2022, 06:16:10 pm »
That probably was inspired by the Ax84 SEL circuit. That schematic would be worth looking at if you go single ended.  If you go that route I’d also highly recommend a conjunctive filter on the OT primary.

 


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