Welcome To the Hoffman Amplifiers Forum

September 06, 2025, 09:51:27 am
guest image
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
-User Name
-Password



Hoffman Amps Forum image Author Topic: Isolating RCA and speakers jacks on an AB763  (Read 1873 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Lambertini

  • Level 2
  • **
  • Posts: 101
  • Learning tube amps
Hoffman Amps Forum image
Isolating RCA and speakers jacks on an AB763
« on: March 28, 2024, 05:06:16 pm »
Hi there!

I've started a new AB763 build from scratch, with a 2 points ground schema in mind, one for the power section, one for the preamp.

To strictly satisfy it, I'm considering using isolation washers to isolate the reverb IN/OUT, reverb pedal and vibrato pedal RCA jacks; as well as the speaker and ext speaker phone jacks. Then properly wires the ground lugs to the bus bar.

Does it make sense? Is it just useless? Or is it leading to any trouble?

Thank you!

Offline pdf64

  • Level 4
  • *****
  • Posts: 2965
Hoffman Amps Forum image
Re: Isolating RCA and speakers jacks on an AB763
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2024, 06:38:13 pm »
I think it's pointless unless there's a single point 0V common connection to the chassis, or even more so if there's a hum break network between the circuit 0V common and the chassis.
https://www.justgiving.com/page/5-in-5-for-charlie This is my step son and his family. He is running 5 marathons in 5 days to support the research into STXBP1, the genetic condition my grandson Charlie has. Please consider supporting him! BBC News feature  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm26llp

Offline sluckey

  • Level 5
  • *******
  • Posts: 5075
    • Sluckey Amps
Hoffman Amps Forum image
Re: Isolating RCA and speakers jacks on an AB763
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2024, 07:03:52 pm »
None of the jacks on the original AB763 amps were isolated.
A schematic, layout, and hi-rez pics are very useful for troubleshooting your amp. Don't wait to be asked. JUST DO IT!

Offline Lambertini

  • Level 2
  • **
  • Posts: 101
  • Learning tube amps
Hoffman Amps Forum image
Re: Isolating RCA and speakers jacks on an AB763
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2024, 07:28:56 pm »
Not too sure if I will not do it or if I'll just forget it... ;)
Thank you!

 


Choose a link from the
Hoffman Amplifiers parts catalog
Mobile Device
Catalog Link
Yard Sale
Discontinued
Misc. Hardware
What's New Board Building
 Parts
Amp trim
Handles
Lamps
Diodes
Hoffman Turret
 Boards
Channel
Switching
Resistors Fender Eyelet
 Boards
Screws/Nuts
Washers
Jacks/Plugs
Connectors
Misc Eyelet
Boards
Tools
Capacitors Custom Boards
Tubes
Valves
Pots
Knobs
Fuses/Cords Chassis
Tube
Sockets
Switches Wire
Cable


Handy Links
Tube Amp Library
Tube Amp
Schematics library
Design a custom Eyelet or
Turret Board
DIY Layout Creator
File analyzer program
DIY Layout Creator
File library
Transformer Wiring
Diagrams
Hoffmanamps
Facebook page
Hoffman Amplifiers
Discount Program