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1: Inmate Central, RE: "just me and the dog now." (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-12, 13:08:16 (24.140.67.224)
"Recently retired, but unfortunately also recently widowed. Two beautiful adult daughters that have moved away, so it is just me and the dog now." Man's best friend and loyal companion, a dog. A dog n .......
2: Inmate Central, RE: The voice of reason ! ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-11, 11:48:10 (8.226.1.108)
Don't buy a dairy farm if all you need is a pint of milk. Go for the "pay-to-play" options like NFL owner Robert Kraft. Hit it and go. No strings attached alpha male actions. DT667 .......
3: Inmate Central, RE: learn from the experiences of others ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-11, 09:05:08 (8.226.1.108)
"And, for my part, based on insufficient inform, which is why I qualified it. As for thoughtful, I've been married three times, and learned that marriage is the enemy of romance. Extreme caution is re .......
4: Inmate Central, RE: That reads a little like you are being pushed into it. Not a good thing. (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-11, 08:17:15 (8.226.1.108)
A 65-year old with "assets" could bag a post-wall MILF in her 40's or perhaps younger. DT667 .......
5: Inmate Central, RE: wise words ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-11, 08:04:48 (8.226.1.108)
"Hmmm. Or maybe we could just try to learn from the past, instead of agonizing over what some dead people did many years ago. ;)" In 2022 USA, nobody is a slave or a plantation owner. But there are a .......
6: Inmate Central, RE: The "cougar" has landed... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-11, 07:51:35 (8.226.1.108)
"Run, run, run away--if you value your time and independence. Otherwise, your life will become a constant round of negotiations about everything under the sun." MGTOW wisdom. Once you get the cream, .......
7: Inmate Central, RE: The "cougar" has landed... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-11, 07:43:27 (8.226.1.108)
All post-wall women are looking for the same thing, a beta simp that can be exploited for various amenities. Don't be that guy. Ghost her and find a younger model with no baggage. DT667 .......
8: Inmate Central, RE: feeling guilty about it ? .... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-10, 15:12:15 (24.140.67.224)
"So death, just like I said, genocide and theft of land, just like Marx." You feel bad for the displaced Native Americans, but not enough to give up a lifestyle of modern conveniences as a means of pe .......
9: Inmate Central, RE: some native people were displaced ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-10, 13:02:02 (8.226.1.108)
"So, let me get this straight death, the people who initially settled here and the founding fathers and the people who followed them didn't kill Indians and steal their land? Do I have that correct de .......
10: Inmate Central, RE: Antonio Brown has a new job ... good for him! (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-10, 10:18:01 (8.226.1.108)
AB has transcended the need to play in the NFL. AB played with Tom Brady and won a Super Bowl. AB put up HOF numbers with Big Ben as his QB. What greater things could AB accomplish in the sport? AB's .......
11: Inmate Central, RE: twisted logic ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-10, 08:43:15 (8.226.1.108)
"Widespread genocide and the confiscation of property, the foundation of the USA, even before Marx." Twisted logic of the left on display with your comments, sir. No wonder California is falling into .......
12: Inmate Central, RE: Antonio Brown has a new job ... good for him! (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-10, 07:40:53 (8.226.1.108)
AB and KW are fine examples of what a solid work ethic, talent and creative vision can accomplish here in the USA. So many high-profile athletes end up broke and in prison. AB trends in a more positi .......
13: Inmate Central, RE: they think 2+2=3 is lifestyle ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-10, 06:38:32 (8.226.1.108)
Your side has figured it out using "woke" math. Communists fabricate nonsense and have CNN promote lies as facts. DT667 .......
14: Inmate Central, RE: it was planned ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-10, 06:27:22 (8.226.1.108)
Funny, 465 rioters arrested, and not 1 affiliated with antifa or black lives matter. All Trump lovers. If there were even 1 BLM or antifa person, it would be splattered all over the right wing media. .......
15: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: I think you have not changed ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-10, 06:17:07 (8.226.1.108)
"You make non-sensical claims about demonstrably effects box designs, and when met with, 'I don't think so there happybear...' responses, you accuse folks of wailing and gnashing teeth. Really?" Still .......
16: Inmate Central, RE: it was planned ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-10, 05:19:00 (8.226.1.108)
Another false flag operation by Brandon's operatives and front men. Capitol police directing so-called "rioters" into the buildings. BLM and Antifa creeps dress up as Trump supporters committing acts .......
17: Inmate Central, RE: fake news, LOL! (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-10, 04:39:36 (8.226.1.108)
Canadian truckers are using kids as human shields like ISIS? You really fall for the woke Communist propaganda hook line and sinker. Beijing appreciates you, sir. DT667 .......
18: Inmate Central, RE: you are not so wise ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-10, 04:20:43 (8.226.1.108)
"Maybe you can actually live a little and change the order in your next post just so when you continue to spew the same old BS, it seems like DIFFERENT BS." If you want to exist in a toxic cesspool of .......
19: Inmate Central, RE: the signs of decline are everywhere ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-09, 09:23:04 (8.226.1.108)
If you had relatives that came to the US from a Communist controlled country, you would see the RED flags instantly. The population is a few steps away from total enslavement by Big Governments + Big .......
20: Inmate Central, RE: Hunter is the expert bagman ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-09, 09:03:28 (8.226.1.108)
"Why would Hunter kick back to Trump?" Don't be a silly goose! Brandon = Big Guy 10% is the standard fee for influence peddling and selling US government access to Beijing and other Communist players .......
21: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: MV rectifier + flywheel ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-09, 08:16:21 (8.226.1.108)
"do you think a flywheel supply would be problematic with MV rectifiers? I know the general recommendation is to run them in to a L-critical choke. .035H seems like it might not do the trick and its t .......
22: Inmate Central, RE: Hunter is the expert ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-09, 05:47:51 (8.226.1.108)
"He had no energy expertise to be Burisma's board, but here is a field in which he has real expertise." Whatever Hunter is involved in, 10% goes to the Big Guy. DT667 .......
23: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: exclusive club ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-09, 05:35:55 (8.226.1.108)
DF & JDM founded their exclusive audio club, the MLP, DF being the guru. Many builders of LOW DCR SE tube amplifiers look to the MLP for inspiration. Absolutely nothing wrong with that in spite of the .......
24: Inmate Central, RE: You left out "promote 'racial equity'". not kidding. nt (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-08, 16:53:12 (24.140.67.224)
You would need to distribute "powered cocaine", the same thing privileged white liberal politicians are using when they come up with these brilliant ideas. Racial equality = illicit drug use. Next th .......
25: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: it was your design ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-08, 08:55:47 (8.226.1.108)
You build a tube amplifier circuit that was NOT an exact replica of a DF or JDM circuit and it failed to produce results. Who's fault is that, sir? You built it, you are accountable for its lack of pe .......
26: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: finding something ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-08, 08:51:29 (8.226.1.108)
"I was hoping to hear you had discovered some proof I was mistaken." DT667 learned that Pak is a creepy internet forum stalker. We can add that to your long list of outstanding accomplishments in this .......
27: Inmate Central, RE: Back to the 50's and 60's ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-08, 08:06:07 (8.226.1.108)
"Fake neo-McCarthyist rhetoric, which just HAS to be a put-on- it's impossible to believe that it could be for real. It's entertaining, though, it's done kind of well in its own way." The Senator and .......
28: Inmate Central, RE: they fell for RED traps ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-07, 11:22:02 (8.226.1.108)
You are dealing with people who think forced medical experiments aka Covid jabs are a good idea. These people would have been particularly useful working a DPRK prison camp. Hail the Dear Leaders! DT .......
29: Inmate Central, RE: Nice to see a... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-07, 10:53:11 (8.226.1.108)
"Do you understand now?" Employment restriction based on vaccination status is coercive and unjust. The fact that you support this outrage is no surprise. Many on AA IC fall in line with the Beijing .......
30: Inmate Central, RE: Nice to see a... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-07, 07:55:15 (8.226.1.108)
"reasonable and rational response from you, finally. That said, perhaps thou doth protest too much- I suspect that the post to which you were responding was rather tongue-in-cheeck. But, yes, truck dr .......
31: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: the credibility was established at RMAF ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-07, 07:10:19 (8.226.1.108)
Why would DF or the MLP care about establishing "credibility" with a group of inexpert Tube DIY hobby-level personnel? DF proved himself for over a DECADE at RMAF, an industry leading audio trade sho .......
32: Inmate Central, RE: stereotypes of truck drivers ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-07, 06:48:31 (8.226.1.108)
It is amusing to see the "tolerance and diversity" crowd poking fun at truck drivers like they are scum of the earth. Truck driving is not an occupation for weak-minded or lazy people. A good truck dr .......
33: Tube DIY Asylum, RE :answer the call of greatness (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-06, 15:39:37 (24.140.67.224)
"To hell with answering the call to greatness...would be quite happy if questions regarding outlandish claims were answered with something other than nonsense." On Tube DIY is one of the greatest reso .......
34: Inmate Central, RE: Dr. Smith was more devious than Gilligan .. (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-06, 13:14:37 (24.140.67.224)
Dr. Smith had a dark side to his character on the show. He could be ruthless when he wanted something. Gilligan was just a buffoon, a little buddy to the Skipper. Smith would always pull-out robot's .......
35: Inmate Central, RE: Dr.Smith ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-06, 12:27:34 (24.140.67.224)
"Dr. Smith should have been shoved out of an airlock during Season 1." Dr. Smith was an OG. Great actor, great series. He could weasel his way out of manual labor with that gimpy back angle. You co .......
36: Inmate Central, RE: Communism is an economic system... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-06, 12:13:53 (24.140.67.224)
"Communism is an economic system." So true. In Cambodia, the Khmer Rouge just bashed heads in with a rifle butt or other blunt objects and threw the bodies into mass graves. Saved $$$ on bullets. Wha .......
37: Inmate Central, RE: tell her to get busy in the kitchen ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-06, 12:01:33 (24.140.67.224)
You and your buddies will need some snacks while watching sporting events and drinking beers this evening. She can do the cleanup, so you don't miss any of the big game. DT667 .......
38: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: the "concepts" are not defects ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-06, 09:08:24 (24.140.67.224)
Pak would need to change his "mental models" regarding the advanced SE tube amplifier design and construction methods that you have or will present on Tube DIY in the future. There has been ZERO evide .......
39: Inmate Central, RE: "silence is admission of guilt" (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-06, 05:45:01 (24.140.67.224)
Cancel culture works both ways. Don't preach from a "progressive" soapbox if your parents were members of the NS party in WW2 Era Germany. As the saying goes, the acorn does not fall far from the tree .......
40: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: effects box ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-04, 08:42:47 (8.226.1.108)
"It is all about the honest reproduction. Turning them down makes it easier to build an effects box...but waaaiiiit, you already said that... :)" DT667 never said that "reducing standing bias currents .......
41: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: linear design ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-04, 07:39:24 (8.226.1.108)
"Going after a linear design in the first place, and understanding its behaviour w/o NFB might just be useful." Building a standard SE console amp circuit, like the Magnavox DG-SE1 or similar, linear .......
42: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 15uF ... main bypass cap value for SE amplifiers (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-04, 03:01:43 (24.140.67.224)
"That is a beam power tube in a circuit with loop feedback. A whole different set of rules apply." Measurements are enough to see if there are early roll offs on either end of the bandwidth spectrum. .......
43: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 15uF ... main bypass cap value for SE amplifiers (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-03, 16:47:25 (24.140.67.224)
"How about we do the same for yours or rather Dennis's theory?" DT667's SE DC 7C5 breadboard amp uses a 15uF as the main cathode bypass cap value for the finals. With the "wideband bypass cap bank" ad .......
44: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 15uF ... main bypass cap value for SE amplifiers (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-03, 16:13:52 (24.140.67.224)
"Do you know why he does that?" Quote from DF published 3/9/2018 "So, the cap-banks on the cathodes of all tubes, and plate supplies of driver stages become a BIG DEAL. Both require extensive capacito .......
45: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: standard engineering formula (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-03, 07:01:13 (24.140.67.224)
Those are standard engineering formulas used to design a conventional 2A3 amplifier. Don't think that will help us come up with the main 2A3 cathode bypass cap value that DF would recommend. The max v .......
46: Inmate Central, RE: avoiding the question? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-03, 06:48:14 (24.140.67.224)
"Are you a moron devoid of arguments therefore resorting to ad hominem attacks?" Seems like you don't want to discuss your family history in WW2 era Germany. Were your parents members of the Nazi part .......
47: Inmate Central, RE: Jackson did what he was told and took the $$$ ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-03, 05:10:24 (24.140.67.224)
Jackson knew what he was involved in and took Haslam's money. Like an idiot, Jackson's "woke instincts" kicked in and he self-reported instead of doing the smart thing - keeping his damn mouth shut. F .......
48: Inmate Central, RE: eugenics ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-03, 04:52:16 (24.140.67.224)
"Inbreeding along 'racial' lines ultimately produces a depleted gene pool in which birth defects (mental and physical) and heritable diseases run riot." "But hey! Feel free to breed yourself into a co .......
49: Inmate Central, RE: Jackson should have remained silent ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-02, 15:09:54 (24.140.67.224)
If Haslam told Jackson to tank just to draft Baker Mayfield #1 overall, then he screwed himself. Jackson was not content to take the $$$ millions and walk away. A different day, the same old Browns. N .......
50: Inmate Central, RE: Hey, Miami Dolphins fans (assuming there are any here). (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-02, 14:09:39 (24.140.67.224)
Flores was fired because he didn't support Tua as franchise QB. This put him at odds with ownership and the GM. Flores got paid well for his services to the Miami football team and now plays the race .......
51: Inmate Central, RE: anti-Communists were defeated in WW2 ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-02, 12:56:55 (8.226.1.108)
The Axis powers were the "anti-Communists" who believed in nation and race. Communists have always promoted the destruction of biology, culture and language of various racial and ethnic groups by mean .......
52: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Bypass a cathode bypass capacitor, is it a good idea? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-02, 12:14:41 (8.226.1.108)
"There is a 100uf electrolyte cathode bypass capacitor in the input section of my amp. I am thinking to add a small film capacitor to bypass it. Is it a good idea?" It is doubtful that you will hear a .......
53: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: welcome back ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-01, 16:28:30 (24.140.67.224)
Great to have you back posting on Tube DIY again, sir. DT667 .......
54: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Looking for Other Low Wattage SE OPT Options (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-02-01, 16:24:38 (24.140.67.224)
AES PT-31, not the currently advertised "Made in Mexico" but the older units. SE 5K/8 ohm. There a few still available on EBay. These are OK for certain applications like mid-fi SE console amp projec .......
55: Inmate Central, RE: the pass redirected from the receivers hands ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-31, 11:59:34 (8.226.1.108)
The defender clearly made a great play on the ball and deflected it to the interceptor. This was replayed over and over. Terrible decision making by Mahomes, who tried to play "hero ball" instead of .......
56: Inmate Central, RE: Lance is not ready ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-31, 11:38:40 (8.226.1.108)
Lance is NOT ready to assume control of an NFL offense. He is another athletic freak who lacks the intellect to play the position of NFL QB properly. A work in process for sure. Another RB playing QB. .......
57: Inmate Central, RE: Unfortunately his receivers let him down.... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-31, 08:38:23 (8.226.1.108)
Mahomes throws into "double coverage" in overtime resulting in an interception that ultimately lead to the Chiefs demise. Can't put that on coaching or receivers, the blame goes to Mahomes because his .......
58: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: it's the truth ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-31, 07:53:10 (8.226.1.108)
Even JDM, a man at the side of DF for over a decade at RMAF, failed to replicate the SS 2A3 circuit exactly and moved on to other finals like 45, KT88 and now 6005. Only DF can build his SE 2A3 circui .......
59: Inmate Central, RE: Burrow ran ... as a last resort (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-31, 07:36:01 (8.226.1.108)
"Did you see how many times Joe Burrow ran for first downs yesterday? That's "ran." For first downs." Burrow runs as a last resort and it is not his primary objective. He knows that the role of an NFL .......
60: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: go to the source, learn from the master builder DF ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-31, 07:20:46 (8.226.1.108)
"I actually remember running my first DC 2a3 built under Jeff's guidance and comparing it to a modded Dynaco ST-70 at my place with a SMAC gathering." Pak needs to make the trip to Livingston, MT and .......
61: Inmate Central, Rams win. 2 dropback pocket passers in the SB ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-30, 19:02:28 (24.140.67.224)
What happened to all the athletic running NFL QB's, where are they? Patrick Mahomes, Kyler Murray, Dak Prescott and Jalen Hurts. They will be watching 2 traditional dropback pocket QB's in the SB. Bot .......
62: Inmate Central, Mahomes chokes in OT, Bengals win !!! (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-30, 15:24:01 (24.140.67.224)
Who said Joe Burrow would fail? Burrow 2 -0 vs. Mahomes, going to the Super Bowl. Mahomes choked the game away in OT with the interception. Pocket passers rule the NFL! DT667 .......
63: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: bingo ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-30, 06:49:58 (24.140.67.224)
At this moment, it will not be possible for you to create an exact copy of an MLP design team SE tube amplifier circuit for a variety of reasons. Only a very trusted person within the "inner circle" o .......
64: Inmate Central, RE: because it was a false flag operation ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-29, 18:10:04 (24.140.67.224)
"Wow! You must of drank some wicked strong kool-aid, to believe that sh1t." Insurrection or sedition really happened in Seattle in the "CHAZ" where Marxists tried to establish their own independent st .......
65: Inmate Central, RE: God NO!!! First Ben, now Tom? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-29, 17:48:44 (24.140.67.224)
Tom is at the top of his game. First in every meaningful passing statistic this year. His stupid wife is behind all this retirement nonsense. The GOAT QB of all times, his career end by a supermodel. .......
66: Inmate Central, RE: because it was a false flag operation ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-29, 17:35:08 (24.140.67.224)
Capitol police ushering the "rioters" into the Capitol building. BLM and Antifa goons being bussed into the rally, caught red handed pretending to be Trump supporters. Didn't you guys learn anything f .......
67: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: forget it ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-29, 17:12:30 (24.140.67.224)
Pak, Until your demeanor improves significantly, the MLP guys will never consult with you on a tube amp project. Your interest in current MLP projects became another vehicle to project hostility at ot .......
68: Inmate Central, RE: for midterm voters ... you bet (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-29, 11:59:18 (24.140.67.224)
With DJT in office, regular gas was less than $2 per gallon. After a year of Brandon's gang in DC, regular gas is over $3 per gallon and rising, that will help drive inflation in the retail sector. W .......
69: Inmate Central, RE: Did you know (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-29, 10:44:49 (24.140.67.224)
"Neil Young was 100% Canadian until 2020." Who cares where that creep is from. Cancel culture knows no boundaries. Young needs to stay in his Socialist utopia and mind his own business. DT667 ::: TOPI .......
70: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: need a reminder ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-29, 09:38:26 (24.140.67.224)
"Just pointing out paying customers moving on and taking a bath while doing so, unless Dennis sells them out the back door? Was SS direct to consumer or did Dennis have a dealer network?" You will nee .......
71: Inmate Central, RE: Spotify says it will grant Neil Young's request to remove his music (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-29, 08:41:02 (24.140.67.224)
Neil Young is one of Amerika's foremost authorities on Covid, next to good Dr. Fauci. God forbid someone like Joe Rogan try to discourage little kids from taking their multiple jabs and boosters year .......
72: Inmate Central, RE: Caitlin's Thought of the Day (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-29, 08:19:52 (24.140.67.224)
Any guess to how much $$$ Brandon gets for dragging Amerika into a war with Russia? Hunter would know. It's the standard 10% to the Big Guy. Having a Beijing operative pretending to be POTUS is so com .......
73: Inmate Central, RE: Washington Football Team name? BetaCucks ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-29, 08:13:24 (24.140.67.224)
Washington BetaCucks would be appropriate. Daniel Snyder allowed a handful of "woke activists" to destroy a long-standing NFL brand, the Washington REDSKINS. Eventually, the NFL will be like the NBA a .......
74: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: parallel SE 6005 ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-28, 15:38:48 (24.140.67.224)
Sounds like an interesting project, DF. Maybe you should be the one to mentor Pak on SE tube amp build? That is if he is "serious" about building something. DT667 .......
75: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: need a reminder ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-28, 12:59:10 (8.226.1.108)
"1/2 of what you write is purposely trolling. You like the needling. Not sure why people engage you as much as they do. You are like bad teeth...-...- if ignored long enough, they are sure to go away. .......
76: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: He's been banned ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-28, 04:13:25 (8.226.1.108)
To fall on the sword of conviction is a noble end. Loyal to his mentors and the cause. May he rest knowing the effort was appreciated. DT667 .......
77: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: OK, Pak ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-27, 16:43:16 (24.140.67.224)
"Tell you what, as soon as I see him write something that makes sense, and gives the detailed instructions to build one of his creations, I'll build one to print." "If I like it, I will never do anyth .......
78: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: he is the "alpha" ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-27, 15:54:55 (24.140.67.224)
followers are not alpha's. They are followers...and we have seen all too clearly that it is remarkably easy to lead people around by the nose by repeating things often enough and loudly enough. JDM is .......
79: Inmate Central, RE: trust your eyes ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-27, 12:26:22 (8.226.1.108)
Murray is too short to be the Cardinals long term answer at QB. Keep him in the pocket like the Rams did and see what happens? Panics and throws the pick six from his end zone like a rookie. Lamar Jac .......
80: Inmate Central, RE: Jury is still out for Murray and Jackson... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-27, 12:06:37 (8.226.1.108)
Agree. Neither could function as an NFL QB without excessive mobility. PM and JA have enough arm talent to stay in the pocket and throw accurately to playmakers. But when pressed, they both leave the .......
81: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: it is true .. the facts speak for themselves (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-27, 11:45:17 (8.226.1.108)
"That is not true. Most people have never even heard of them." You are already aware of JDM's new groundbreaking SE 6005 project. There are several individuals from AA Tube DIY who have posted trollin .......
82: Inmate Central, RE: high school QB play ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-27, 11:32:21 (8.226.1.108)
Mahomes and Allen put on a QB display fitting of a high school team running the wing-T offense. Keep the "read option" play to high school and college where it is appropriate. An NFL QB plays from the .......
83: Inmate Central, RE: more running = more contact = more risk of injury ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-27, 11:27:48 (8.226.1.108)
If LJ learned to stay in the pocket and distribute to playmakers, he would not have missed the last month of the season with an injured leg. A leg injury caused by running from the pocket instead of p .......
84: Inmate Central, RE: of course ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-27, 11:08:30 (8.226.1.108)
Bigger faster stronger better brains always dominate the weak. The majority of humanity, the 99%, are just cattle or cannon fodder or piss ants with no clue. All our work is used to run the system, th .......
85: Inmate Central, RE: How many games did Wilson miss this season? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-27, 10:50:15 (8.226.1.108)
Wilson fractured his finger during a scramble and missed multiple games. If he had stayed in the pocket and distributed the ball to playmakers, Wilson could have avoided injury and got his team into t .......
86: Inmate Central, RE: Any QB who runs to set up the pass is limited ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-27, 10:25:42 (8.226.1.108)
RB's playing QB will eventually get injured, then they can't play effectively or at all. Lamar Jackson is a prime example of such a "limited" RB as QB. His ankle was injured and he could not play the .......
87: Inmate Central, RE: Trubisky or Mariota ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-27, 09:11:39 (8.226.1.108)
Either Trubisky or Mariota could compete with MR for QB #1. Someone who can pass from the pocket and is tall. No RB's pretending to be a QB and get hurt jitterbugging like LJ or KM. DT667 .......
88: Inmate Central, RE: time to move on with Mason Rudolph as QB #1 ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-27, 08:50:58 (8.226.1.108)
MR as starter with DH as backup will be enough for a playoff run in 2022. Bring Devlin Hodges or Laundry Jones back as camp arms, maybe one of them will stick around on the practice squad. Focus o .......
89: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: dream world ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-27, 06:49:54 (8.226.1.108)
"You are living in a dream world." DF/JDM and the MLP are living the dream. They have "inspired a shared vision" and galvanized a new generation of SE tube amp builders from all parts of the globe. F .......
90: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: The all 6SN7 amplifier with 12AT7 loudness control is up and running. (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-27, 06:35:40 (8.226.1.108)
Wonderful outcome. The cosmetic appeal is outstanding. DT667 .......
91: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: they will never get it ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-27, 04:36:43 (8.226.1.108)
"fi" means fidelity. Douglas' point was that Dennis' amps don't do fidelity, they do "fun, fun happy sound" that is not true to the input signal. You can't call that fidelity. It might be very fun to .......
92: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: another gross misrepresentation ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-26, 11:05:24 (8.226.1.108)
"and what you don't seem willing to grasp is that their niche is that of effects boxes, and there are lots more people who want The Real Thing instead of HD-modified dreck." It would not matter at all .......
93: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: what headphones? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-25, 15:21:24 (24.140.67.224)
That is a neat project. Tried parallel 6SN7 driving some 32 ohm Grado SR-60's in the past. DT667 .......
94: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: it's not about measured performance ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-25, 04:17:50 (8.226.1.108)
"Make a happy happy noise that Dennis and a few other people like even though the technical performance is measurably much poorer?" The net results are about "realism" in audio that is "perceived" by .......
95: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: it's a good thing ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-24, 11:26:23 (8.226.1.108)
The RMAF trade show era is over. None of DF's critics will have the opportunity to compete with him and ultimately fail. DT667 .......
96: Inmate Central, RE: the Mason Rudolph era is here ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-24, 10:25:30 (8.226.1.108)
Here we go Mason, here we go! SB run in 2022. DT667 .......
97: Inmate Central, RE: season ending injury for Mahomes ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-24, 08:53:18 (8.226.1.108)
Hendrickson and Hubbard will hunt PM down and send him to the blue tent. It's difficult to be a "mobile QB" when your ACL is blown out! Whatever it takes to win when a SB berth is on the line. DT667 : .......
98: Inmate Central, RE: Mahomes magic will come to an end ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-24, 08:41:23 (8.226.1.108)
Trey Hendrickson or another similar Bengal defender will fall hard onto PM's knee. Or perhaps Sam Hubbard will set him to the blue tent and the concussion protocol. Sick of watching these jitterbug QB .......
99: Inmate Central, RE: Bradshaw - one of the greatest QB's in SB era ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-24, 08:16:40 (8.226.1.108)
4 - 0 in SB's and called his own game in an era where QB's had to thrive as pocket passers. None were better than TB. Mahomes and the other RB's playing QB today would have been killed back in the 70' .......
100: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: they won't listen ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-24, 08:02:31 (8.226.1.108)
DF, you are trying to communicate with people who are not on the "RMAF level" or really know how to compete against other "world class" audio products manufacturers like yourself. You have tried to he .......
101: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: understanding the "concepts" (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-24, 07:49:54 (8.226.1.108)
DF and the MLP have mastered the "concepts" of transfer efficiency, non-critical inductance LSES L-input PS filters, non-linear biasing, ZERO feedback beam power finals and creative use of harmonic di .......
102: Inmate Central, RE: Chiefs - Bills game terrible outcome ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-23, 19:03:09 (24.140.67.224)
Bills prevent defense can't stop PM with 13 seconds left. Overtime was even worse, Bills were done after the coin toss. Joe Burrow will fly the banner for pocket passers next week. He must not fail. D .......
103: Inmate Central, RE: It looks like the RAMS... OMG NO!!! (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-23, 15:36:34 (24.140.67.224)
Single coverage on Cooper Kupp in the last minute after TB12 ties the game? WTF was the Bucs DC thinking? Pathetic. DT667 .......
104: Inmate Central, RE: over $250K/yr. (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-21, 12:51:50 (8.226.1.108)
"Oddly enough, CA is still the #1 destination for anyone making over $250K/yr." Only the uber wealthy can afford to live in CA now thanks to GN. Or illegal immigrants getting a handout from the US tax .......
105: Inmate Central, RE: next President ... Newsom The Great (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-21, 08:56:54 (8.226.1.108)
"At the end of the article there was mention to request help from our governor Newsom. The next president of the USA." It might happen with a rigged electoral system in place. Leave now before "Presid .......
106: Inmate Central, RE: Your final sentence... is truth (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-21, 07:24:47 (8.226.1.108)
"is nuts." Little positive has come from the "forced integration" policies forged during the so-called "civil rights" era. Lowering the bar to increase participation has caused a marked decline in th .......
107: Inmate Central, RE: it's probably too late ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-21, 05:19:18 (8.226.1.108)
"Plus the notion that the schools are full of Marxist indoctrination is laughable on its face. Every year, our schools graduate classes full of good little consumers, freshly scrubbed, smart phones in .......
108: Inmate Central, RE: comedy? ... of course not ! (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-21, 04:53:55 (8.226.1.108)
"LOL, having a great time reading your musings, you should be a comedy writer ... or are you?" Everything posted under the "deathtube 667" moniker is done with 100% conviction and with the most "serio .......
109: Inmate Central, RE: iron logic of nature applies ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-20, 11:31:54 (8.226.1.108)
Bigger faster stronger more skilled typically dominates the weaker. The "elderly" man was certainly foolish to engage a physically superior brute in combat over a parking spot. Know your ability as a .......
110: Inmate Central, RE: no attempt at humor was made ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-20, 09:07:19 (8.226.1.108)
"Right, it is refreshing to know you have an imagination and a sense of humor ..." Apparently, the advanced psychology and "life hacking" techniques that DT667 has tried to convey to other AA forum pa .......
111: Inmate Central, RE: third person ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-20, 06:43:48 (8.226.1.108)
Using the 3rd person allows an individual to see themselves from an outside perspective in an objective manner. No emotion is involved. Narratives and outcomes are more easily controlled when interact .......
112: Inmate Central, RE: not sure covid is the problem ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-19, 17:02:30 (24.140.67.224)
"I am not sure covid is the problem ..." Correct, sir. The problem is the toxic Fauci jabs. Get the jabs and you will get sicker if you catch the contagions. Finally, someone commonsense on IC. DT667 .......
113: Inmate Central, RE: hiding ... in plain sight (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-19, 16:55:46 (24.140.67.224)
"Both the UK and German government know where I am and with regards to Wiesenthal I was born 20 years after the end of the war." Your parents lived in Germany during the WW2 era, didn't they? That mak .......
114: Inmate Central, RE: I'd rather have Prescott than a broken down Roethlisberger (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-19, 12:51:33 (8.226.1.108)
Ben is going to retire from the Steelers. If he wants to keep playing in 2022, there will be interest. He knows that the Rooney's wanted him gone and put a garbage OL in front of him this year to exp .......
115: Inmate Central, RE: better ask them ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-19, 12:03:03 (8.226.1.108)
This is not the 90's. You better ask the grandkids or other school age children you are in custody of about their teachers and the curriculum in 2022. Or have them take a spy camera with audio into th .......
116: Inmate Central, RE: they use coded language ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-19, 11:18:44 (8.226.1.108)
The instructors are trained to deliver the Marxist messages in a subtle way. Terms like social justice or racial equality are used. It seems harmless but those that have an understanding of what they .......
117: Inmate Central, RE: don't be fooled ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-19, 11:07:57 (8.226.1.108)
"Your an idiot. YOU are the one being fooled." And you are some mental giant? Doubt it. Go have another Fauci booster to kill more brain cells. DT667 .......
118: Inmate Central, RE: shoot Karen ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-19, 11:01:48 (8.226.1.108)
She is probably more annoying that the goose flock. DT667 .......
119: Inmate Central, RE: It's Dak's fault ... he needs to take ownership (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-19, 10:51:19 (8.226.1.108)
Dak is the latest version of Tony Romo. Great regular season stats, but finds a way to choke in critical moments like the playoffs. He needs to take the blame as a face of the franchise QB. DT667 ::: .......
120: Inmate Central, RE: for sure ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-19, 10:45:09 (8.226.1.108)
DT667 was working 6 feet away from someone with an active Covid infection for a week and never got infected. We were together is a small office and the co-worker was coughing repeatedly during our sh .......
121: Inmate Central, RE: shoot during the day ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-19, 10:27:41 (8.226.1.108)
Leave a few dead honkers out on the lawn for the rest of the flock to see. Eventually, the message will be delivered and the geese will leave town. DT667 .......
122: Inmate Central, RE: don't be fooled ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-19, 08:20:42 (8.226.1.108)
"I helped my grandson with remote learning last year during the shut down. There's no Marxism or any other "ism." He's learning to read, write, and work with numbers. No history, no politics." Instruc .......
123: Inmate Central, RE: buy a shotgun ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-19, 08:10:44 (8.226.1.108)
Some lead in their diet will keep em' quiet. Or tell Karen to turn down her hearing aid and she won't hear them honking. Problem solved. DT667 .......
124: Inmate Central, RE: what are kids learning these days ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-19, 05:47:42 (8.226.1.108)
Beyond STEM skills, most of our tax dollars in the public schools are being wasted brainwashing kids to be Marxist revolutionaries. It would be better to have a voucher and send kids to a military aca .......
125: Inmate Central, RE: freebies ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-19, 05:31:56 (8.226.1.108)
"Even back in college, he worked side-jobs as a driver for a couple "escort" services--I've heard all about the "freebies"." If you get the milk for free, why buy a dairy farm? For the high-value "alp .......
126: Inmate Central, RE: Malcolm X (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-19, 04:11:10 (8.226.1.108)
"May be he would, may be he wouldn't but it seems you already had one." Says the "good German" now hiding out in the UK. Maybe you should be reported to Simon Wiesenthal and cancelled next? DT667 ::: .......
127: Inmate Central, RE: producer in the adult industry ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-18, 15:46:48 (24.140.67.224)
The casting couch would be a fringe benefit of such an occupation. Got to know if they can perform before spending $$$ on a film set and crew. DT667 .......
128: Inmate Central, RE: Malcolm X (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-18, 15:19:25 (24.140.67.224)
"if no one knew before this whole forum can see who and what you are now" A guy who can read something from a webpage and post a link is an existential threat that needs to be cancelled on AA forums? .......
129: Inmate Central, RE: Malcolm X (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-18, 14:55:02 (24.140.67.224)
Mr. X worked with George Lincoln Rockwell in the 60's to form a "Congress of Racial Separatists" which was working for the creation of an independent African state within the CONUS border. Both X and .......
130: Inmate Central, RE: The FBI had files on nearly everyone trying to do something decent for society. JEH was a paranoid,... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-18, 12:59:36 (8.226.1.108)
"sociopathic, and extreme right-winger who did incalculable damage to basic civil rights in our nation. Not to mention essentially running his own pathological (and highly powerful) shadow government. .......
131: Inmate Central, RE: marriage is a rigged system ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-18, 11:33:31 (8.226.1.108)
"So, when is the last time you got laid?" You don't need to buy a dairy farm to get a pint of milk. That is why we have convenience stores and they are open 24/7. Saves both time and money in the long .......
132: Inmate Central, RE: Percy Harvin ... garbage pick (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-18, 11:23:01 (8.226.1.108)
Harvin has so many terrible punts in critical moments it was not funny. Steelers wanted the next Bobby Walden and got trash. The replacement punter was much better. DT667 .......
133: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: AES PT-31 SE 5K/8 OPT : bandwidth and phase (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-18, 10:23:06 (8.226.1.108)
"I don't know how this thread divulged into the usual SS bashing. DT brought legit measurements and conversation to the table." Anything posted under the "deathtube 667" moniker on Tube DIY will end u .......
134: Inmate Central, RE: KM = RG3 part 2 (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-18, 08:56:12 (8.226.1.108)
"As time goes on Kyler starts looking more and more like RGIII to me." KM will be damaged goods and out of the league in a few years or hang around as a second tier back up. Can't pass from the pocket .......
135: Inmate Central, RE: MR has a better upside ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-18, 08:31:31 (8.226.1.108)
Steelers projected 1st round talent grade on MR in the draft. MR needs more game experience as the small sample size of 10 starts is not enough to make a determination long term. Taller and just as mo .......
136: Inmate Central, RE: woke NFL is a dumbed down garbage product ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-18, 08:08:21 (8.226.1.108)
In 2022, we have a constant barrage of woke NFL messaging that is not entertaining or an escape for the mundane realities of life. Dumbed down rules allow RB's to play the QB position and survive beca .......
137: Inmate Central, RE: the FBI had a file on King ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-18, 07:53:49 (8.226.1.108)
King's political influence was causing fear with those in political power. The idea of a Communist influenced race crusader transforming America was not something people were ready for in the 60's. It .......
138: Inmate Central, RE: marriage is a rigged system ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-18, 07:07:24 (8.226.1.108)
Marriage is a tool used by women and the state to transfer wealth from emotionally weak men. It is like a casino game, the majority who play will lose $$$. She does not love you but is in love with t .......
139: Inmate Central, RE: true (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-18, 05:46:05 (8.226.1.108)
Funny how OBJ has revived his career thanks to QB Matt Stafford. He looks great and gets single coverage thanks to Cooper Kupp. The Browns are stuck with BM for another year. Their GM was on KNR telli .......
140: Inmate Central, RE: too many dropped balls (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-18, 04:55:16 (8.226.1.108)
"...not the fact that he can't catch a ball that is directly handed to him." DJ drops way too many passes to be clutch. DJ says continue to expect more drops, WTF? Don't need a poor man's AB on the sq .......
141: Inmate Central, Kyler Murray's playoff meltdown ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-18, 04:47:44 (8.226.1.108)
Kyler Murray played his worst game of the year. Another RB playing QB experiment gone wrong. Time for Cardinals to draft a tall QB that can play intelligently from the pocket and handle playoff press .......
142: Inmate Central, RE: It's MLK Day (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-17, 18:06:25 (24.140.67.224)
"The man who had the vision of races getting along with each other in America." The FBI didn't share the same vision for America. They were concerned with Dr.King's ties to Communist organizations. .......
143: Inmate Central, RE: Rudolph will be better than Roethlisberger was this year. (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-17, 09:14:23 (24.140.67.224)
MR can throw the deep ball; he has elite arm talent and mobility to run from the pocket. Improve the OL and get some WR's who can catch the ball, Steelers offense will be much improved. RB and TE are .......
144: Inmate Central, RE: starting with Mason Rudolph ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-17, 08:14:30 (24.140.67.224)
MR has been sitting behind HOF QB BR for years, learning from one of the best who ever played. MR has all the physical attributes to be really good, if not a great starter but needs more game experien .......
145: Inmate Central, RE: Dak is the new Tony Romo ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-17, 06:26:21 (24.140.67.224)
Dak has great stats in the regular season but is similar to Tony Romo in the playoffs. When it matters the most, Dak will choke under pressure. Epic failure! Worst loss in the playoffs so far this yea .......
146: Inmate Central, Let the Mason Rudolph era begin ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-17, 06:18:51 (24.140.67.224)
The Mason Rudolph era has begun - next great Steelers QB! .......
147: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: world class ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-16, 10:16:36 (24.140.67.224)
"You, otoh, who apply that term to stuff from so-called serious stereo...." A decade of listening room domination at RMAF, favorable reviews by established audio industry media and creating THREE icon .......
148: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: NFB with PT-31's ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-15, 09:58:36 (24.140.67.224)
"Thanks. And thanks for orig data. So what'd you do?" Triode-connected the SE 6AQ5 finals and removed loop feedback. There is a lot of THD vs. output power, but the harmonic distortion is mostly 2nd o .......
149: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: NFB with PT-31's ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-15, 06:55:33 (24.140.67.224)
It took about 17db of loop NFB to get THD under 1% with the PT-31 OPT's when running SE 6AQ5 beam power finals. Square waves at 1KHz & 10KHz had a lot of ringing. Attempts to correct the waveforms wit .......
150: Inmate Central, RE: Most aggressive aquarium fish species ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-15, 05:01:17 (24.140.67.224)
"Where do you get the idea that the neon Danio is an extreamly aggressive fish. " From direct experience, it was one particular individual that was extremely aggressive with its tankmates. Platys hav .......
151: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: reverse placebo effect (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-15, 04:51:13 (24.140.67.224)
"Note that placebo effect also works in reverse so to speak. Now that you know the response of the transformer, you may "hear it" whereas before you wouldn't. I get stuck here all the time because I m .......
152: Inmate Central, Most aggressive aquarium fish species ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-14, 12:34:41 (8.226.1.108)
Top 3 most aggressive aquarium fish. Neon green Danio Glowfish. A genetically modified species which attacked its tankmates with overt territorial displays of aggression. Chinese algae-eater. Had .......
153: Inmate Central, RE: fish can learn ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-14, 08:03:12 (8.226.1.108)
The fish also learn behaviors from each other. The platys were birthed in an outdoor pond and wintered indoors in a 10 gallon aquarium. They congregate at a designated feeding spot whenever DT667 ente .......
154: Inmate Central, RE: fish can learn ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-14, 07:01:46 (8.226.1.108)
IME, aquarium fish can learn to recognize their human keepers and communicate their needs with movement. Goldfish and platys are especially animated in their displays at feeding time. DT667 ::: TOPI .......
155: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: it is serious, Pak ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-14, 04:42:36 (8.226.1.108)
Lots of folks who don't know what they're doing say things are "world class". Why cast shade at Blueglow Electronics and Dave Gillespie? A lot of guys are into this Magnavox SE console amp project. Th .......
156: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: AES PT-31 SE 5K/8 OPT : bandwidth and phase (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-13, 18:40:07 (24.140.67.224)
"It should be fine for a table radio with a 5"x7" speaker with a whizzer cone." After doing a lot of testing on the PT-31, rebuilding tube consoles and radios seems an appropriate use for them. There .......
157: Tube DIY Asylum, AES PT-31 SE 5K/8 OPT : bandwidth and phase (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-13, 15:27:51 (24.140.67.224)
AES PT-31 SE 5K/8 OPT. The bandwidth performance seems OK for a small SE OPT. Not too sure about the phase vs. bandwidth performance. There are some end users of this OPT who seem to enjoy its s .......
158: Inmate Central, RE: Quebec taxes unvaccinated (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-13, 11:34:47 (8.226.1.108)
Canada is one step removed from being a Communist police state. Any hope of escaping the toxic immune system altering poisons is dead along with individual freedom. At least they have legal weed to nu .......
159: Inmate Central, RE: GOP + DEMS are both complete garbage ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-13, 08:41:47 (8.226.1.108)
Look at the obscene wealth these "elected representatives" accumulate while doing little to nothing for average citizens. They issue empty platitudes to the middle class and pander to POC's + LGBTQ bu .......
160: Inmate Central, RE: All in the course of 24 hours--no wonder we're all confused... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-13, 06:20:31 (8.226.1.108)
Brandon's gang and the CDC don't want to stop the virus. The Wuhan lab will release more Covid variants with scary names and the jab pushers will insist on average civilians taking another booster sho .......
161: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: low distortion ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-13, 04:22:06 (8.226.1.108)
What's the THD% vs. output power graph look like? DT667 .......
162: Inmate Central, RE: Lamar can't read a D, can't make a throw from the pocket? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-12, 08:43:59 (8.226.1.108)
"Well, let's hope he never learns to "read," then." Any success LJ had as a "passer" is set up by the threat of him running. If LJ can't run , he is done and so are the Ratbirds. Ravens won SB's with .......
163: Inmate Central, RE: I like the Browns ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-12, 08:34:31 (8.226.1.108)
"The Browns have the talent, but I'm not so sure about the coaching. Stefanski left Mayfield twisting in the wind too often this season." Everyone except KS saw that BM was too injured to play winning .......
164: Inmate Central, RE: broken down Ben beat Ravens 2x this year ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-12, 08:17:37 (8.226.1.108)
"Don't get me wrong, I'd rather have Lamar Jackson than broken-down Ben Roethlisberger.." Ben beat both LJ and his sub, TH. Ben is going to the playoffs this year and LJ is home recovering from an an .......
165: Inmate Central, RE: Thousands of Physicians and Medical Scientists Worldwide (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-12, 07:14:08 (8.226.1.108)
A toxic Fauci jab that alters the way the immune system works? No thank you. Stick with D3, B12, Zink and CBD with low dose THC from a dispensary. Your immune system with thank you! DT667 .......
166: Inmate Central, RE: Why Tua? He's a read option QB now ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-12, 07:01:25 (8.226.1.108)
Miami ran a read option offense for Tua and he was effective. But with his injury history, not the best long term solution at QB. Tua is one big hit away from retirement with that hip problem. Look at .......
167: Inmate Central, RE: What's wrong with this picture? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-11, 16:41:38 (24.140.67.224)
Where's the orange jumpsuit that says "inmate" on the back? Never mind. Just glad that Alabama lost! DT667 .......
168: Inmate Central, RE: The Steelers wouldn't be in it if not for the expanded format. (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-11, 14:51:29 (24.140.67.224)
Reality sucks for bitter Browns fans. They had a much more talented team that Pittsburgh this year but found a way to have a losing season and miss the playoffs. The Clowns need a QB and had a good on .......
169: Inmate Central, RE: The playoff rankings are out... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-11, 12:54:35 (8.226.1.108)
"...a couple surprises, but nothing truly unexpected. I can't believe the Steelers weren't ranked absolute last." Eagles don't have a SB winning QB & HC combo, so they rank last. One well-placed blow .......
170: Inmate Central, RE: Lying ratman has some 'splainin to do. (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-11, 11:09:10 (8.226.1.108)
Fauci should be in a military prison awaiting just execution for treason and crimes against humanity. He is nothing more than a Beijing operative like the rest of Brandon's gang in DC. DT667 ::: TOPIC .......
171: Inmate Central, RE: Bill Gates ... he loves deadly germs (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-11, 07:34:21 (8.226.1.108)
"He did say that we can reduce the population if we do a good job with vaccines." Bill Gates has a major interest in "emerging pathogens" of all kinds. He is always smirking and trying suppress his jo .......
172: Inmate Central, RE: If this truly were a genocidal conspiracy... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-11, 07:08:38 (8.226.1.108)
"...the vaccine certainly wouldn't be available to ALL." The deadly jabs are available for anyone dumb enough to take them. 500 million in perpetual balance with nature is the objective. It is total w .......
173: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: didn't hear the difference ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-10, 12:10:07 (8.226.1.108)
"As a novice I destroyed one expensive transformer, two output transformers and half a dozen chokes. I personally can not hear the difference and have learned my lesson. Not antagonizing DT here as he .......
174: Inmate Central, RE: no way ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-10, 11:22:56 (8.226.1.108)
"I'd say, "Yes!" It's a business decision." Forced medical experiments are NOT a business decision, it is tyranny! People take the jabs and still get Covid! 3 at my employer got Covid and all were jab .......
175: Inmate Central, RE: Brilliant Provax Move by Quebec (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-10, 10:52:40 (8.226.1.108)
Canada ProVax = more Socialist/Communist forced medical experiments on citizens + less freedom for citizens. When will people start waking up and resist this medically induced genocide? DT667 ::: TOPI .......
176: Inmate Central, RE: you will see the same thing in Cleveland ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-07, 12:46:59 (8.226.1.108)
Certainly, a few bags will be worn to hide the disappointment of another losing season for the Clowns. At least the home team will get a healthy QB for the final game. DT667 .......
177: Inmate Central, RE: no orthopedic surgeon ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-07, 12:43:13 (8.226.1.108)
"to these eyes he had an apparently normal gate as he skipped through the end zone on his way off the field the other day. If he was/is hurt, he sure doesn't show it." AB skipping off the field on an .......
178: Inmate Central, RE: The Killer B's won ZERO SB's under Tomlin (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-06, 11:10:10 (8.226.1.108)
"Maybe that should be revised. Maybe Tomlin is one of the greats." Tomlin coached the "Killer B's" - BR, AB and LB to ZERO SB's. Bill GOAT wins at least a few SB's with that cast of talents. No, Tomli .......
179: Inmate Central, RE: you fell for it ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-05, 12:47:44 (8.226.1.108)
RED traps. How much $$$ is Hunter sending to the AA offshore bank accounts? All the mods here must be owned and controlled by Beijing. IC is a hotbed of neo-Communism. A meeting place for REDS. DT667 .......
180: Inmate Central, RE: you guessed wrong ,,, (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-05, 11:01:11 (8.226.1.108)
Come On, Man! The current gang in DC is cashing in on WH occupancy. 10% goes to the "Big Guy" per standard business model. DT667 .......
181: Inmate Central, RE: Need a good NFL laugh? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-05, 10:48:30 (8.226.1.108)
TO + AB = another SB for TB12. How could you stop 2 GOAT WR's + Gronk on one team with TB12 as the QB? Cancel the playoffs and give the Lombardi to Tom now. Done deal. DT667 .......
182: Inmate Central, RE: Revolution currently underway! In far away Kazakhstan... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-05, 10:20:11 (8.226.1.108)
Higher energy prices and inflation? Corrupt ruling elites living opulent lifestyles while average citizens struggle to survive? You could be talking about the last 12 months in the USA. DT667 ::: TOPI .......
183: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: why? ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-05, 08:16:41 (8.226.1.108)
Only the MLP "master builders" know how to optimize magnetic lead out wires for maximum transfer efficiency. It is a requirement of their "world class" SE tube amplifier designs. For the novice, don' .......
184: Inmate Central, RE: AB is building his brand ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-05, 06:09:25 (8.226.1.108)
AB's latest outburst will only augment the "street credibility" needed for a career in rap music. It is smart image management and marketing. TB12 will have AB back in time for the playoffs and SB run .......
185: Inmate Central, Antonio Brown does not need the NFL ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-04, 08:35:38 (8.226.1.108)
AB released some new rap tunes. He will become a superstar in the music industry. Great vision and content delivery from AB. DT667 .......
186: Inmate Central, RE: bring AB back for TB12 ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-03, 10:12:53 (24.140.67.224)
BA could have let AB rest his sore ankle, instead he tried to force an injured player back on the field. WTF? The Bucs owner should fire BA and get AB to come back to the team. Tom needs AB for th .......
187: Inmate Central, RE: Oh, please. Spare us. (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-01, 11:14:36 (24.140.67.224)
"Such comments are little more (no, make that "no more") than a joke. Hard for me to figure out if you truly and literally believe that sort of nonsense, or if it's all just deliberately inflammatory .......
188: Inmate Central, RE: Michigan ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-01, 11:05:45 (24.140.67.224)
Michigan is like a blind squirrel groping for acorns and found a few this year but the luck ran out against SEC powers. Next year will be back to the usual losing against OSU and getting a bid to the .......
189: Inmate Central, RE: CNN - Communist News Network (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2022-01-01, 10:57:10 (24.140.67.224)
"There is no lefty equivalent to Fox/OAN/Newsmax - who *deliberately* lie as a policy." Based on this comment and many others, the "Bored" is not able to view anything objectively either. Inmate Centr .......
190: SET Asylum, RE: How often do you roll? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-30, 05:13:38 (8.226.1.108)
Can you annotate objective changes in amplifier performance on a scope or spectrum/distortion analyzer during the "tube rolling" process? If not, listen and try to take some detailed notes on what you .......
191: Inmate Central, RE: of course not ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-25, 14:45:56 (192.180.46.181)
The year is 2021, not 1821. Nobody is forcing "athletes of color" to participate in college football. Alumni will never be happy with a kid who leaves school early or skips out of a bowl game. DT667 : .......
192: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Triode MOD for Jolida 302b (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-22, 12:26:20 (8.226.1.108)
"Higher HD (particularly upper ordered HD) has always sounded harsh and hard to me, not warm, rich and natural." It is easy enough to reconnect the feedback loop if the subjective result is not good. .......
193: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Triode MOD for Jolida 302b (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-22, 12:08:21 (8.226.1.108)
"But I am willing to sacrifice power if I get warmer sound." He wants a warmer sound. A higher THD% is one way to get it. DT667 .......
194: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Triode MOD for Jolida 302b (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-22, 11:10:31 (8.226.1.108)
"How do I disconnect the feedback loop?" The circuit board should have something that says LFB or RFB for left and right channel feedback. The feedback wires should connect to one of the secondary ta .......
195: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Triode MOD for Jolida 302b (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-22, 10:02:33 (8.226.1.108)
"I got your point. But I am willing to sacrifice power if I get warmer sound." You could disconnect the feedback loop in addition to triode mode. .......
196: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Triode MOD for Jolida 302b (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-21, 16:41:09 (24.140.67.224)
Owned a 302B years ago and did the triode mod. You lose power and subjectively it will not sound as good. DT667 .......
197: Inmate Central, RE: close the damn border ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-21, 06:21:39 (8.226.1.108)
"Omicron moves fast." Biden's open border policy is primary reason for the rapid spread of deadly pathogens. None of those illegals get tested for C19, they just bus them all over the continuous 48 st .......
198: SET Asylum, RE: A watt is a watt! (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-20, 08:34:03 (8.226.1.108)
"How can a watt be anymore powerful then it measures?" How can a 1W SE 2A3 sound "subjectively" more powerful than a 400W solid state amplifier? DF has be discussing this thing called "transfer effici .......
199: SET Asylum, RE: Can I get by with 2 watts? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-18, 15:43:47 (24.140.67.224)
"You do understand that that is just a term that DF made up, right?" DF builds the most powerful 1W SE 2A3 amplifier in the history of audio. How did he do it? Transfer efficiency per DF's application .......
200: General Asylum, RE: +1 (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-17, 10:11:32 (8.226.1.108)
Add MLK day to the list. Another justification to steal taxpayer dollars. DT667 .......
201: Inmate Central, RE: lap dance ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-16, 10:55:41 (8.226.1.108)
"Saban didn't get caught on video getting a lap dance from some much younger woman who was not his wife after he split from the team plane on the way home from a road loss." A random strip club tart g .......
202: Inmate Central, RE: what was Chuck Noll's record after his first season ? ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-16, 10:41:32 (8.226.1.108)
Hall of Fame legend Chuck Noll was 1 -13 in 1969, his first season as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. By your logic, the Rooney's should have fired Noll before his first season ended. Everyone .......
203: Inmate Central, RE: Urban Meyer gone after 13 games. nt (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-16, 08:37:24 (8.226.1.108)
Wishy-washy owners like Khan can't stick with a management plan long enough for the "Jagwads" to become a Super Bowl contending product. It's not Urban Meyer's fault that some of his players are menta .......
204: SET Asylum, RE: Can I get by with 2 watts? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-16, 08:13:56 (8.226.1.108)
"Altec's Valencia 97 db. 8 ohm Main #1" If the internal speaker wiring and crossover has enough "transfer efficiency" , then 2W SE tube power might be enough. Some of this depends on your listening h .......
205: SET Asylum, RE: The best preamp is no preamp (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-15, 05:16:55 (8.226.1.108)
"the preamplifier is more important to the sound quality than the power amps. Get a really good preamplifier that you love." For line level, a preamp is not needed unless you want to experiment with s .......
206: Inmate Central, RE: formula one: what to do when the loser won't concede? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-12, 12:03:46 (24.140.67.224)
Let the US Supreme court moderate. They will allow the guy who cheats most effectively win the race. .......
207: Inmate Central, RE: Covid Question: (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-08, 06:09:59 (8.226.1.108)
More fear mongering from Fauci and the toxic jab pushers. Don't you people see what is going on here? DT667 .......
208: Inmate Central, RE: dumbing down the QB position ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-06, 12:55:07 (8.226.1.108)
Dumbing down the position so more RB's can play QB is NOT the way to improve the NFL product. Keep that "read option" play at the college level where it belongs. The NFL needs more of the Tom Brady t .......
209: Inmate Central, RE: John Harbaugh's call was good enough to win ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-06, 07:07:36 (8.226.1.108)
Andrews was wide open. LJ missed an easy throw. No surprise. A RB posing as a QB, what do you expect to happen? DT667 .......
210: Inmate Central, RE: 15 year old HS shooter charged with terrorism. (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-02, 08:33:23 (8.226.1.108)
Public schools and modern pharmacology work hand in hand to produce this sort of disturbing behavior in today's youth. The kid required an ass whipping but got a script for Adderall and a gun. What is .......
211: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: P-T31 OPT ... how does it sound? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-01, 07:00:08 (8.226.1.108)
"how do you like the sound?" After driver stage loadline/bias/feedback adjustments and adding PS diode snubber network, the subjective sound is certainly good enough for use on DT667's Altec 2-way hor .......
212: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: NFB ... measure it (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-12-01, 03:06:05 (24.140.67.224)
Remove the feedback network and drive the amp to 1W output. Look at the fundamental on ARTA from a 1KHz sine test signal and record the -dB level, that is your reference. Reconnect the feedback loop a .......
213: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Study of a low IMD all 6SN7 amplifier (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-26, 12:08:48 (24.140.67.224)
DT667 tried the 6SN7 driving parallel SE 6SN7. Not sure if this idea will be revisited or not. DT667 .......
214: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: P-T31 OPT (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-26, 11:42:16 (24.140.67.224)
"OTOH, measurements that indicate abhorrent performance are useful in culling amps that would otherwise waste my time." Agree. ARTA is helpful for correcting simple design errors or identifying under .......
215: Tube DIY Asylum, Green God Pt.3 (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-26, 11:37:31 (24.140.67.224)
Green God Pt.3 Filter choke added to PS filter, driver stage loadline, bias and feedback adjustments, more ARTA measurements. Green God Pt.4 Adding snubber network to power supply diodes. Follow th .......
216: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: P-T31 OPT (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-25, 16:23:39 (24.140.67.224)
"Those transformers are really tiny, and from what I see, AES doesn't even publish response data. I might wonder whether they're operating too close to saturation at all power levels with the level of .......
217: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: driver stage loadlines and OPT's (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-25, 06:38:52 (24.140.67.224)
A flatter loadline for 5751 driving stage was tried and it lowered THD at 3W power level / max power tested by 1.2% Rebiasing didn't significantly lower THD at 1 -2W power levels but it was lower. The .......
218: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: distortion too high ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-25, 06:24:05 (24.140.67.224)
Green God THD measurements are typical of SE 6V6 finals driven by a typical twin triode driver stage. Check the link below. The Lacewood 2.0 SE UL 6V6 THD @ 1W = 1.7%. This project was designed by an .......
219: Tube DIY Asylum, Green God Pt. 2 (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-23, 14:39:37 (24.140.67.224)
Adding the driving stage, new OPT's, ARTA measurements and signal schematic. Link below. DT667 .......
220: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Recent Project Completed (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-22, 04:40:49 (8.226.1.108)
Looks great, professional appearance. Did you check THD at MAX power output? DT667 .......
221: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: "AMPLIFIER DESIGNS FOR REDUCED IMD" (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-21, 18:13:00 (24.140.67.224)
"Sort of like Dennis." Is DF an electronic component vendor with a website offering project schematics to DIY tube amp builders? Don't think so. DT667 .......
222: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: "AMPLIFIER DESIGNS FOR REDUCED IMD" (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-19, 06:43:01 (8.226.1.108)
EP sells "low IMD" SE output transformers. They offer "designs" to match with the product line. It is a good marketing approach to drive sales. DT667 .......
223: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Where is IMD? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-19, 06:28:17 (8.226.1.108)
"loopback test didn't look great... .10% THD and I think .40% IMD." The loopback results don't seem correct. ESI Juli has THD% that is several magnitudes lower than your measurements on the loopback t .......
224: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: amp build (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-17, 04:43:20 (8.226.1.108)
Use the 2 sine test function on ARTA. Mullard Tube Circuits books has a section on testing for IMD, beat note distortion, etc. and what 2 sine frequencies to use. RCA tube manuals might have some info .......
225: Inmate Central, RE: OBJ isn't even in the same mental league as AB. (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-10, 05:13:05 (8.226.1.108)
"And me, I'd take AB back in a heartbeat. He made the Steelers' offense go." AB has a ring because of Tom, so no reason to go back to Ben. DT667 .......
226: Inmate Central, RE: no way ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-08, 15:05:50 (24.140.67.224)
OBJ is a poor man's version of AB. Steelers don't need another such a malignant personality in their organization. They have enough trouble overcoming Tomlin's frequent coaching blunders. DT667 ::: TO .......
227: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: color choice ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-08, 05:59:03 (8.226.1.108)
Why no sonic claims about the colour choice? The final color "sea glass" was selected to have a positive psychological effect before involvement in a listening session. Get the mind correct and the ea .......
228: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: the back panel ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-08, 04:39:18 (8.226.1.108)
"What did the rest of that chassis start life as?" It was a small PA amplifier found in a surplus electronic warehouse complex. DT667 .......
229: Inmate Central, RE: The Brightest States of America, ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-07, 09:22:25 (24.140.67.224)
West Virginia: "Share of adults with at least a bachelor's degree: 22%" "The Mountain State has a mountain of work to do when it comes to encouraging students. It's ranked dead last in the country for .......
230: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: the back panel ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-07, 08:53:46 (24.140.67.224)
The back panel containing IEC socket and binding posts was fabricated from aluminum bar stock by DT667 and connected with "military grade vibration control" fasteners and bonding agents. Improvement t .......
231: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: :) extra holes (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-04, 03:20:43 (24.140.67.224)
"I didn't say it I just laughed at it." Allow DT667 to further "educate" you, sir. Just don't expect any white papers for such proprietary technology to be released on a public forum. The "infinite Z .......
232: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: :) extra holes (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-03, 11:00:13 (8.226.1.108)
"What about the extra holes in the chasis? What can we add to make it more usefull?" The "extra holes" in the chassis have been repurposed as "infinite impedance traps" for eddy currents that might b .......
233: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: The "Green God" ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-11-02, 11:12:59 (8.226.1.108)
Using a 6BQ5 as you did makes more sense as the drive requirements are less demanding than a 6AQ5. Local feedback makes sense with the 2 chassis format. The schematic posted on DT667's project page fa .......
234: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: batteries, anyone? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-31, 06:26:05 (24.140.67.224)
Edison batteries and a pure sine AC inverter. Run a bank of solar panels or wind turbine and charge controller to power it. Nice clean AC for the lab or demo room. DT667 .......
235: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: The "Green God" ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-30, 17:17:28 (24.140.67.224)
"From here on out- anyone who accuses you of being a copycat is gone-- mentally." DF, There are similar circuit using EL84 finals. A more advanced version with "LOW DCR" PS and preamp might be next. .......
236: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: The "Green God" ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-30, 13:50:41 (24.140.67.224)
"cute little amp. nice color!" Krylon ColorMaster Sea Glass Satin and clear coat finish. The painting process took about 1 week to complete. DT667 .......
237: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: The "Green God" ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-30, 13:41:17 (24.140.67.224)
Stephen R., A website link was added to the thread starter. More details are there, sir. DT667 .......
238: Tube DIY Asylum, The "Green God" ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-30, 11:52:38 (24.140.67.224)
New experimental SE tube amp project from DT667. .......
239: Inmate Central, RE: too first world ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-30, 07:18:01 (24.140.67.224)
Too "first world" , sir? Try getting along without basic utilities or services we take for granted in first world Western countries - electrical power, water, basic sanitary services, grocery stores , .......
240: Inmate Central, RE: This is a really good idea that should be replicated. (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-29, 16:11:25 (24.140.67.224)
They should let the kids fight. It will prepare them for JIT camps and life in a federal prison. DT667 .......
241: Inmate Central, RE: Fired because he was a white man... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-29, 15:01:19 (24.140.67.224)
White guilt is destroying Western countries and culture faster than anything else possibly could. Third world status is not far away if this continues. DT667 .......
242: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 3.2 parallel runs ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-26, 05:11:49 (8.226.1.108)
"I even made 3.2 parallel runs with the stuff." Exactly how do you achieve the ".2" of a parallel run of wire, Pak? Is that a "SEMLP" secret wiring application? DT667 .......
243: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: sigmund fraud appears ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-24, 14:45:34 (24.140.67.224)
"except for the malapropism you've said as much before, yet here you are!" RiverRunt187, DT667 would not need to check hobbit house dwellers like yourself if the ranking MLP members on this forum woul .......
244: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: don't care to know ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-24, 14:20:40 (24.140.67.224)
GEO, You started this thread to accuse DF of ripping people off. That is a fairly "serious" charge to make against another person. If you are not going to name the guy, then DT667 will call BS. Whatev .......
245: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: why would someone sell an SS product online? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-24, 08:55:01 (24.140.67.224)
"The guy selling online is not the guy that felt ripped off. He may still have the amps. You may even know him. Like I said, he liked the amps. May have felt mislead by the improvements he was sold. A .......
246: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: why would someone sell an SS product online? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-24, 03:07:28 (24.140.67.224)
This thread starter is a rehash of something you addressed already, DF. Why would a customer sell a SS product online? Why would anyone sell anything online? GEO is saving the world from the evils of .......
247: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: You have changed!!! (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-22, 10:17:28 (8.226.1.108)
Ricky Bobby. .......
248: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Obvious forgeries, no 12AX7 in sight!!!!! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-22, 06:48:21 (8.226.1.108)
DF, You are wasting your time trying to explain anything to Pak and his gaggle of critics. They think miswiring an UL OPT is a good idea. E-Linear = wiring error, LOL. DT667 .......
249: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Are you on dogfood? ... nope (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-22, 06:38:20 (8.226.1.108)
"Your ability to get things wrong *ALMOST surprises me. You have been getting them wrong in what would be spectacular if they were not part of a long string." BS, Pak. You NEVER communicate with DF in .......
250: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: expect the best ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-21, 04:23:15 (8.226.1.108)
"It will be excellent or I won't do it." We expect the best from DF and the SS brand. Looking forward to what you eventually bring to the public. DT667 .......
251: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: unresolved conflicts ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-21, 04:21:06 (8.226.1.108)
"Looking forward to your next uninformed, ignorance-displaying attempt at insulting me...LMAO" Enough of the inert meaningless banter, Pak. If you have unresolved conflicts with DF , why don't you ju .......
252: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: continue ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-20, 07:17:24 (8.226.1.108)
"Or can't afford to maintain it." Doubt it. DF recently posted that he has 3 iconic SE tube amplifier designs available for his client base of elite-level audiophiles. Your thread starter is another i .......
253: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: By using the Wayback Machine I was able to find Dennis' not defunct website (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-19, 10:02:15 (8.226.1.108)
DF needs to level up his website / internet game for 2021 and beyond. The RMAF era is over, so improved visibility for the SS brand is vital going forward. Other audio legends like Decware have active .......
254: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: misconceptions ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-19, 05:58:22 (8.226.1.108)
"I think the MLP is something you created in your head to glorify your audio heroes. You are the only one who sports this acronym." Your comment is without a solid foundation in reality, sir. JDM crea .......
255: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: more popular..... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-18, 05:23:12 (8.226.1.108)
The MLP is an "elite" organization with exclusive membership roster. Becoming "more popular" is not a goal of this group. If it was, they would focus on PP tube amps, consoles or vintage radio collect .......
256: SET Asylum, RE: 300B SET: Slight HF Hum at Mid-volume? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-15, 06:13:52 (8.226.1.108)
"Any ideas or is this normal?" Noise is not "normal" but it happens. Isolate the amp from all signal sources and their power supplies. Short the inputs of the amplifiers and listen for noise coming fr .......
257: SET Asylum, RE: Book operating point seems to sound very good (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-13, 08:44:37 (8.226.1.108)
Book operating points in tube manuals were designed for antique radio sets and industrial applications. Not always the best data sets for high fidelity audio reproduction. DT667 .......
258: Whiner's Woad, RE: Who's Got A Burr Under Their Saddle? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-03, 14:21:35 (24.140.110.227)
"So, why was my thread about news reporting deleted?! I'm seriously asking." Communists want to keep people from knowing the truth. So they delete your posts. .......
259: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Adding a Super Tweeter (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-01, 14:21:25 (173.89.102.73)
See image below. You could probably jump the super tweeter in at the speaker binding posts. DT667 .......
260: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: MGTOW ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-10-01, 10:38:48 (173.89.102.73)
"I didn't ask for permission to spend my own discretionary money and I didn't ask for permission to put the speakers in the media room. My punishment is that the only way that I can put them in that r .......
261: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: forget paint ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-30, 14:55:49 (173.89.102.73)
Don't paint, powder coat. An associate had several antique air vent covers from his house powder coated and the finished product was outstanding. The cost was also reasonable give the number and size .......
262: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: less caps is better ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-29, 14:12:48 (173.89.102.73)
"Less caps is better, even Dennis would agree to that I think!" Not if you are using mH value filter chokes and trying to keep uF values below 50uF. You will end up with many more filter sections to g .......
263: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: MGTOW ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-28, 08:11:36 (8.226.1.108)
You get the idea. Keep them busy and out of a man's listening room. DT667 .......
264: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: my wife likes this.. (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-28, 07:59:49 (8.226.1.108)
Beautiful cabinets and use of Altec 414, sir. .......
265: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: MGTOW ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-28, 07:38:42 (8.226.1.108)
Wife: "You are not putting those in there." Me: "Um. What? Why?" Wife: "They're big and ugly!" Me: Shoulders slump. Much sulking. Put the speakers where you want, then tell the wifey to prepare a mea .......
266: Inmate Central, RE: There was an anti-obesity campaign during WW2 (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-28, 07:09:06 (173.89.102.73)
A daily regiment of hard manual labor and reduced caloric intake would eliminate obesity in the masses. That was found to be true at German concentration camps during the WW2 era. Work will set you fr .......
267: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: gets it right the first time ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-26, 12:01:33 (24.140.110.227)
"When I designed those amps, I knew what I wanted-- what it had to do for the steady guy-- the one who gets it right the first time." Who would spend tens of thousands of $$$ for their first audio sys .......
268: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 3rd person ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-24, 07:44:03 (8.226.1.108)
"Why do you always refer to yourself in 3rd person?" 3rd person narratives are used to hack into the subconscious in order to effect a change in reality. This is advanced psychology and takes some tim .......
269: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 3 icon amplifiers ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-24, 04:58:52 (8.226.1.108)
"Well, now one can choose from 3 kinds of amps here." An amazing feat of audio engineering DF. 3 "best in class" SE tube amplifier products from Serious Stereo. Not that the majority of cellar dwelle .......
270: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: "simple" (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-23, 08:11:42 (8.226.1.108)
"As I mentioned in my reply, you'd have to find space for the extra transformer, and as you can see from the ST-120 photo below, there isn't any space." Outboard the filament transformer and add 2 swi .......
271: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: protected (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-23, 07:45:21 (8.226.1.108)
"and you have no idea what 'protected' means..." Since DT667 has worked for many years in an R&D engineering lab, he is well aware of patents, intellectual property protections and disclosure agreemen .......
272: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: and a return to a previous question... :) (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-23, 07:32:43 (8.226.1.108)
"Copyright does not protect ideas, concepts, systems, or methods of doing something. You may express your ideas in writing or drawings and claim copyright in your description, but be aware that copyri .......
273: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: and a return to a previous question... :) (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-23, 07:08:03 (8.226.1.108)
"think that we'd be safe with the paper bag you can't design your way out of." Unlike yourself, DT667's intellectual property is well protected by US copyright laws and intentional leaving out the fin .......
274: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Time Delay or not? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-23, 06:00:01 (8.226.1.108)
"First? If I didn't want the TD relay, could I simply install a switch so that after the heaters came up, I could manually turn ON the HV?" A separate transformer for HV and filaments, each with its o .......
275: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: and a return to a previous question... :) (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-23, 04:54:25 (8.226.1.108)
"How many folk have built something that is YOURS?" None, hopefully. Legal disclaimers are posted on DT667's webpages informing visitors against taking such actions. There is not enough detail for the .......
276: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Some E-Linear history (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-23, 04:30:32 (8.226.1.108)
"One more time, go ask Pete... :D then report back. Do it...the critical bit being reporting back how his story differs from the BS you have been claiming..." Pak, you clearly learned the "E-Linear" c .......
277: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Some E-Linear history (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-22, 17:01:58 (24.140.110.227)
Looks like the "never realized before" E-Linear circuit was already in use at an earlier time. Pete Millet's SE E-Linear circuit was published over a year before that AK DIY event happened, sir. : .......
278: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Losses in Output Transformers (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-22, 15:33:13 (24.140.110.227)
"I think it's time for Deathtube to spend some time at Camp LowMu." Power loss can be directly attributed to poor system wiring, not only losses found in substandard OPT's. That suggestion was met wit .......
279: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: were we wrong ? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-22, 14:33:14 (24.140.110.227)
DF, Maybe we should "red plate" our SE finals the same way our buddy Pak runs his PP sweep tube amps for max power. If a tube lasts more than 5 minutes, we are not biasing hard enough. The marketing s .......
280: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: invoke the legal team ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-22, 14:23:51 (24.140.110.227)
"ask him why it is called E-Linear..." PM invented the E-Linear circuit and Pak tries to take credit with no legal right to do so. It is called "stolen valor" and also morally wrong, sir. Expect a let .......
281: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sabaj A10A (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-22, 12:42:47 (8.226.1.108)
Sabaj A10A has the same German chip. The internal power supplies are a plus if they are quiet. This amp has some good reviews. DT667 .......
282: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: red plates .. more BS (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-22, 08:23:39 (8.226.1.108)
You got nothing for us. No trade show experience, no profession audio product company experience, not even a project website and trying to take credit for Pete Millet's E-Linear circuit designs. It's .......
283: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: red plates ... go ahead explain it (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-22, 04:44:06 (8.226.1.108)
"I go well beyond red there DT... :) If you knew anything about it, you'd say I was being too conservative and should run them hotter." Your own words , Pak. Pak claims to "go well beyond" red plating .......
284: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: red plates ... bob and weave ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-21, 17:18:13 (24.140.110.227)
"Nice dodge there dead-toob. Keep right on going, at some point you may come upon something you can top somebody at." Bobbing and weaving like a audio ninja, Pak. Always keeping them off balance. DT6 .......
285: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: red plates ... 1 watt (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-21, 12:47:22 (8.226.1.108)
"As far as transducer efficiency, I don't think I exceed your gold standard by anything less than 6 dB at the 1W level of input." If the first watt sucks, what is the point of adding hundreds of red p .......
286: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: red plates ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-21, 08:28:30 (8.226.1.108)
"I go well beyond red there DT... :) If you knew anything about it, you'd say I was being too conservative and should run them hotter." The only reason to use red plating transmitting tube finals is i .......
287: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: not worthy ... detractors (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-21, 06:57:51 (8.226.1.108)
"You have got to understand where your detractors are coming from." The same mindset as Stalin , Mao and Dennis Rodman's DPRK buddies DT667 .......
288: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: red plates ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-21, 04:34:46 (8.226.1.108)
"Why? Performance degrades as tubes age. Reliability suffers from power boosting crapola such as fixed bias. Everyone wants high power from tubes." Pak like to "red plate" his PP tube finals. Sounds a .......
289: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: the game ... you can't win (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-20, 09:13:28 (8.226.1.108)
"I guess for them it is a game; how much longer can we appear to get away with it, and can we direct the narrative so as to 'elevate' the BS?" For DF, it has been "serious business" as a profession au .......
290: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: not worthy ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-19, 17:10:07 (24.140.110.227)
"What most of us are doing already exceeds what Dennis does." That is one of the most absurd statements ever posted on Tube DIY. Where are the trade show reports or industry reviews? Nothing to see. W .......
291: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: not worthy ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-19, 16:31:04 (24.140.110.227)
"Still I think digital sounds flat and everything looks alike too." No way some scratchy 78's played on a Victrola have the same fidelity as today's high resolution audio streams played into a really .......
292: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: not worthy ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-19, 12:57:54 (24.140.110.227)
"I am pretty sure that he can improve a lot in his amps, starting with some decent output transpormers" Better OPT's would helpful. Or buy one of the latest Class D amplifiers with the new Infineon po .......
293: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: not worthy ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-19, 11:52:35 (24.140.110.227)
"and we are clearly not worthy." True enough, Pak. Keep in mind that DF is a trade show veteran and professional tube amp builder, unlike yourself or most of us that participate on AA forums. You can' .......
294: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Losses in Output Transformers (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-17, 14:56:12 (24.140.110.227)
"When the tube makers did their tests and wrote the data sheets (that TK is looking at and comparing his results to theirs) did they make those tests in a circuit where the wiring was optimized to you .......
295: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Losses in Output Transformers (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-17, 09:41:15 (8.226.1.108)
"Did RCA or Sylvania "optimize the wiring?" As it pertains to what, OPT's or internal amplifier wiring? Doubtful. Those finer aspects of the craft are rarely, if ever design considerations. The standa .......
296: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Losses in Output Transformers (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-17, 06:11:55 (8.226.1.108)
You are losing power everywhere the wiring and connections between amp and speakers/crossover networks have not been optimized. This is not just a problem that happens in low quality output transforme .......
297: SET Asylum, RE: Budget speakers to pair with SET amp (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-16, 11:47:13 (8.226.1.108)
"What I'm asking for is some guidance and recommendations for something in the range of $300-$600, or to set me straight if nothing suitable exists at a lower price point." You might get lucky with Cr .......
298: Inmate Central, RE: Bruce Jenner DOES NOT APPROVE OF THIS MESSAGE ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-08, 10:42:14 (8.226.1.108)
"Sadly, his Wheaties endorsement days are long gone, now soon to be replaced with manpon commercials to be aired to kids everywhere." Parents need to remove kids from public schools or their fragile m .......
299: Inmate Central, RE: Bruce Jenner DOES NOT APPROVE OF THIS MESSAGE ! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-08, 06:10:56 (8.226.1.108)
At one time, this now unfortunate and confused person was an icon of masculine virtues. Bruce could have had a fine career as the Olympic hero - making $$$ and banging supermodel level women. Instead, .......
300: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: SE 2A3 ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-06, 03:46:52 (24.140.110.227)
Most of us who tried a SE 7B4 DC 2A3 type of circuit have move on to something else. Perhaps, Coronadope was successful with direct mentorship from DF. "Presently the power supply is LCLC. Stancor 270 .......
301: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: SE 2A3 ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-05, 16:28:17 (24.140.110.227)
OK, Rage. DT667 recalls your email about a SE 2A3 circuit with low THD figures and flywheel filter but was not aware or forgot about the feedback mechanism. DF didn't use feedback with his 2A3 amps, s .......
302: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: He's vaccinated alright... more silly honking (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-05, 15:25:22 (24.140.110.227)
"I think they tested the 'common sense' one on him...it worked as we see on a daily basis. They also tried out the new 'cult recognition' one. His attempted membership in the MLP shows that one worked .......
303: Tube DIY Asylum, doubt it ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-03, 10:59:00 (8.226.1.108)
NOS on EBAY but expensive. Considered DIY but lack of more cost effective SIT output devices was a project killer. The PASS Camp Amp is pretty good. On par with a typical SE pentode tube amp. Output .......
304: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: sheep ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-03, 08:09:42 (8.226.1.108)
You took the jab, Pak. Even your audio club pal / secret agent buddy was smart enough to avoid it. If the booster kills you off, it was some enjoyable banter, sir. Have a good holiday weekend. DT667 .......
305: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 7th order harmonic ... game over? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-03, 08:02:05 (8.226.1.108)
"A tube can be a very linear device, solid state is never super linear." An SIT has a linear output similar to triodes. Nelson Pass designed amplifier around that device but not too sure if it is read .......
306: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: trump vaccines? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-03, 07:42:50 (8.226.1.108)
"I'm sure you were vaccinated as a child." DT667 never took a jab for a virus that was created in a Chinese Communist military lab with addition funding from America's lead viral expert. Common sense .......
307: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: trump vaccines? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-03, 06:14:45 (8.226.1.108)
"I do like calling them "trump vaccines" however...so eventually we find common ground!" Last time I checked Trump was an ex-President not a virologist. It's Biden's show now and it is turning into a .......
308: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 7th order harmonic ... game over? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-03, 05:25:10 (8.226.1.108)
What fraction of a % of seventh order harmonic ruins the musical presentation? Typically, you don't see much seventh order harmonics in SE feedback circuits unless you got a bad tube. DT667 ::: TOP .......
309: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: don't care ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-01, 16:00:41 (24.140.110.227)
"Oh no, rage likes me better. not you. I have proof." Your relationship/friendship with Rage or anyone else is none of DT667's concern. Enjoy your Fauci kool aid and immune system damage, sir. Have a .......
310: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: trust ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-09-01, 06:47:44 (8.226.1.108)
"Why would/should anyone care whether or not the MLP trusts them?" If someone wants to become an MLP member or learn online from them, that person must be a trusted contact. Those contacts have to be .......
311: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: ??? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-08-31, 14:22:35 (24.140.110.227)
"So I like both Douglas and Dennis - despite their obvious passion in arguing against each other.." Oh really? That is not what you wrote to me in a private email. It is probably better to keep this o .......
312: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: double agent ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-08-31, 10:36:47 (8.226.1.108)
"I also don't much care for DTs most recent posts. He really only brings negative attention on Dennis." Rage acts like he really cares about DF but hangs out with one of DF's most offensive and vocal .......
313: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: not trolling ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-08-30, 19:02:52 (24.140.110.227)
Throwing out doughballs to catch AA bottom feeders is not trolling. Trolling is reserved for more intelligent game. DT667 .......
314: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: don't let the silly goose flock bother you DF (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-08-30, 09:15:39 (8.226.1.108)
More honking from the silly geese as usual. None of them will dare to show up at RMAF or similar industry trade show to challenge the Serious Stereo branded product line. You know that and so do the D .......
315: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: picture of Dennis' amp ... circa 2002 (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-08-28, 05:14:06 (24.140.110.227)
Most AA forum participants can only imagine what sort of new technology advancements that have been applied to the SS 2A3 amps since 2002. DT667 is aware of some of those but most of the "silly goose" .......
316: Inmate Central, RE: Wall Street Journal: Kabul Airport Explosions Kill Four U.S. Troops, at Least 13 Afghans (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-08-26, 11:23:17 (8.226.1.108)
"Wall Street Journal: Kabul Airport Explosions Kill Four U.S. Troops, at Least 13 Afghans" Follow the money trail. See who will profit off the chaos. Hunter will cash in and send 10% to the Big Guy as .......
317: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: marketing ... why DF wins again (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-08-26, 11:16:26 (8.226.1.108)
"learn to tell the diff between a steaming pile of Marketing, and reality...as in how stuff really works." Without proper "marketing" , you may have designed and built the best amplifiers on planet ea .......
318: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: DF would be wasting his time ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-08-26, 08:46:41 (8.226.1.108)
"Dennis won't answer the question because he can't." DF does not have time to explain things to people like who want to cling to antiquated approaches to tube amplifier design. DF is too busy innovati .......
319: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: answer the question? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-08-25, 14:31:16 (24.140.110.227)
"None of what you said has anything to do with my question." Only DF can answer your question but I doubt he will. Our minds are not evolved enough to understand how DF transfers energy from a 1W SE t .......
320: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: a single "blah" ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-08-25, 06:36:06 (8.226.1.108)
What is rather ironic is how a Montana rancher who critics claim knows nothing about standard electronic theory can dominate listening rooms at a RMAF for over a decade and be praised by legendary aud .......
321: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 6V6 Maximum Anode Voltage? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-08-23, 05:25:39 (8.226.1.108)
Others have explore optimizing 6V6 for SE UL. No need for 415Vp-k for 6V6 audio amplifier applications. DT667 .......
322: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: OK, they're done (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-08-20, 07:23:13 (8.226.1.108)
Rubber standoffs might be more effective at the mitigation of vibration from the magnetics into the chassis than metal washers. Of course, the standoffs need to be the correct compound/formulation of .......
323: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: why use a buffer? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-08-07, 16:53:41 (24.140.110.227)
Have you tried a ladder attenuator by itself or signal source with volume controls? One less device in the system might be in order. DT667 .......
324: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: preaching gospels to geese ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-08-02, 04:55:28 (74.219.51.20)
"I bet you'd enjoy trolling at them DT. You do a good job here." JDM was always better at preaching gospels of "LOW DCR and LSES SE tube amplifiers" than anyone except the Master DF. DT667 on occasion .......
325: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: what might have been funnier ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-29, 16:03:31 (24.140.110.227)
" I once read a website written by an idiot. I am sure my visit got classified the same way you classify all yours." "I almost spit out my beer laughing at that one!" Rage getting really drunk and bar .......
326: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: You are mis-quoting ... perhaps (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-28, 12:54:22 (74.219.51.20)
"It was 3.625 parallel runs that he suggested. It was likely 11 ga too, but who's counting?" MLP "best practices" are frequently a moving target and veiled in "Groom Lake" levels of concealment. Wire .......
327: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Thoughts on Input resistor ... bias problems? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-28, 08:53:07 (74.219.51.20)
"I believe you are saying that the grid leakage current disturbs the bias of the tube (as set by a cathode resistor (as one example)) even when the grid resistor value is well below the "max" value gi .......
328: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: GFY there TK ... the irony (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-27, 18:51:22 (24.140.110.227)
Pak is the new JDM. He has encouraged random experimentation with magnetics. Wait for him to graft 3 parallel runs of 12AWG mil spec aircraft wires on to his grid choke leads. Subjective reports of "g .......
329: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: enjoy mid-fi ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-27, 03:04:26 (24.140.110.227)
"Like I said, if there was any value to it, I would show you just how mistaken you are. It is a worthless exercise, and the worst I could do is to let you keep your ideas." Another positive and motiva .......
330: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: enjoy mid-fi ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-26, 05:18:01 (74.219.51.20)
"I enjoy my mid-fi." That is not the mindset of MLP design team members or others who want to be the absolute best in competitive audiophile environments like trade shows. "Everything is a compromise .......
331: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Bottlehead c4s w/standard RED LED's (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-22, 03:14:21 (24.140.110.227)
"The original HP LEDs have been out of production for many years. We currently use a version with identical performance specifications but a different format. The originals were chosen by the late Joh .......
332: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Bottlehead c4s (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-21, 11:38:34 (50.126.50.3)
C4S are all discrete components. It will be easy to replace any of the transistors that might have failed. There are some special HP LED's that are specified with the original C4S kits. Not sure if th .......
333: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Film Capacitor Orientation Question (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-20, 15:50:51 (24.140.110.227)
"I know 4 Navy SEALs and 1 Army Ranger. They don't think like you do." DT667 knows 5 Seals, 2 Power Rangers and a Secret Squirrel. .......
334: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: it is never as simple as A or B choices ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-20, 14:37:45 (24.140.110.227)
"Than, explain to me a third way to connect the coupling capacitor?" The third way to connect a "coupling capacitor" is the infinite impedance way - the leadout wires are connected to air and not to a .......
335: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: it is never as simple as A or B choices ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-20, 07:37:04 (50.126.50.3)
"You realize the answer is simple- 'A' or 'B'. Outer foil to plate, not grid as it is lowest resistance to ground. Or, use metal case that is grounded. Simple as that. No reason for all the complicate .......
336: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Film Capacitor Orientation Question (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-20, 03:15:05 (50.126.50.3)
"you believe that people, like the "MLP", are somehow "better" than the rest of us." DT667 has an interest in those who are "top performers" in their chosen field. People who are committed to excellen .......
337: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Film Capacitor Orientation Question (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-19, 14:27:04 (24.140.110.227)
"I didn't call you a Nazi. I said you sounded like one." SOP for "cancel culture" exponents who wish to silence people they find objectionable is the refer to them as "racist, supremist, fascist or Na .......
338: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Film Capacitor Orientation Question (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-18, 03:30:36 (24.140.110.227)
"You sound like a Nazi." "You need professional help." Digressing to standard "nazi" accusations is typical of someone who is acting with emotion and without logic. The year is 2021 , not 1939. There .......
339: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Film Capacitor Orientation Question (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-16, 17:11:02 (24.140.110.227)
"I once read a website written by an idiot. I am sure my visit got classified the same way you classify all yours." Thanks for letting us know that you can read a website. Have a pleasant evening. DT6 .......
340: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Film Capacitor Orientation Question (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-16, 15:46:07 (24.140.110.227)
Thanks DF. Your thoughtful replies will certainly help novice SE tube amp builders reach their full potential and become superior human beings. Perhaps there will be a few reading your posts on "film .......
341: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Film Capacitor Orientation Question (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-16, 15:38:31 (24.140.110.227)
"You don't know how far you have slipped. You sound ridiculous man. You should compare your recent posts to those from a few years ago, you would see the difference. Good luck and stay safe." If anyth .......
342: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Film Capacitor Orientation Question (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-16, 03:21:27 (24.140.110.227)
"If there was any value in a win, I'd offer to clean your clock with an amp doing so many 'wrong' things you'd claim it could not even pass a signal." Find a trade show where "world class" audio produ .......
343: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Film Capacitor Orientation Question (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-15, 14:33:58 (24.140.110.227)
"Audio equipment that can't distinguish between correct and backwards capacitor installation is---- shall we say-- anti-transparent-- and is, therefore, incapable of rendering music fully?" Build a "K .......
344: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Film Capacitor Orientation Question (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-15, 06:53:55 (50.126.50.3)
You are probably aware that there are many YouTube videos that show how to test film cap orientation. Also how to connect the cap in circuit. DT667 .......
345: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 6DJ8 To 6SN7 Adaptors (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-08, 10:24:44 (50.126.50.3)
"I've owned my MP-D2 MKI DAC for almost 5 years now, so I've long since stopped worrying about voiding the warranty. But thanks for the words of advice..." As others here have indicated, a 6SN7 would .......
346: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: did you bench test it ? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-04, 17:33:33 (24.140.110.227)
Can you bench test the DAC to get a performance baseline? If not, how will you determine if there is any benefit to this circuit modification? Don't void the warranty. DT667 .......
347: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: bad news ... good news for Bugle owners (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-07-04, 09:41:20 (24.140.110.227)
Bad news is that you are about a decade behind the latest advancements for "Bugle" amp owners. Good news is that you now have a new state of "awareness" and can act on information that has been archiv .......
348: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: High Sensitivity Bookshelf Speakers sub £300? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-30, 03:00:20 (50.126.50.3)
BIC bookshelf at Parts Express. Not much in your budget out there. To get into the "high efficiency" speaker game, you will need to DIY or expand the per diem of $$$ allocated for speakers. You want s .......
349: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: "not that critical sonics wise." (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-24, 03:11:26 (50.126.50.3)
"This is a surround speaker amp. Not that critical sonics wise." Why not buy a "class D" solid state amp from Parts Express for this purpose if sonics are not critical? FWIW, the last time DT667 exper .......
350: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: No Coding Skills Needed (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-21, 07:40:57 (50.126.50.3)
DT667 has no issues accessing his webpages from home or at work. All content is available to view. Perhaps you need to update your web browser? DT667 is using PC's with Windows 10 OS and Google chrome .......
351: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: LC filters for B+ ... it's about performance (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-21, 05:21:26 (50.126.50.3)
"It could be you are on to something with LC filters for B+." This is a direct quote from Pak Protector who presents as an EE. The question is not one of semantics but of function and performance. Wha .......
352: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: What are people using for their websites (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-20, 18:19:09 (24.140.110.227)
GoDaddy. No coding skills needed here. DT667 .......
353: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: LC filters for B+ ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-18, 16:53:40 (24.140.110.227)
"It could be you are on to something with LC filters for B+." Bingo! That is what DF, JDM, the MLP design team, John Swenson, JLH and even Henry P. (flywheel filter) had been saying for years. You sh .......
354: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: other electronics ... good point (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-18, 11:14:33 (50.126.50.3)
"simply because they are usually not tied to other electronics that are grounded to the AC line. Most guitar pedals run off of either batteries or wall warts. So you can ground the chassis and audio c .......
355: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: grounding schemes ... +1 (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-18, 10:54:08 (50.126.50.3)
"I have never had a problem with the star attached to the chassis. The trick is not to allow small signal grounds to use the same path back to the star as high level grounds. Also, only the star and t .......
356: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: grounding schemes ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-18, 09:59:48 (50.126.50.3)
"I may have misinterpreted your comment, but each input should be properly grounded separately. If you really want it to be quiet, wherever a grid resistor is grounded, the cathode circuit of the same .......
357: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Altec crossovers... with autoformers (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-18, 06:33:57 (50.126.50.3)
L-Pads are great for easy level adjustments. Ever try the Crites autoformers in your DIY Altec crossover? The Crites 3636 represents another level of refinement, IME. DT667 .......
358: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Horn Drivers & Phragms - Alternatives to Altec? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-18, 02:59:59 (50.126.50.3)
Aftermarket aluminum diaphragms worked out OK on 808-8A. Got them on EBAY for less than $40 but it was years ago. Better than nothing if you can't get NOS Altec, Radian or GPA. Prices for GPA are real .......
359: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: RCA input jack grounds ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-17, 16:10:36 (24.140.110.227)
The RCA input jack grounds should be isolated from the chassis at the jacks and connected to a SPG (single point ground). If not, that might cause a problem depending on your grounding scheme. DT667 .......
360: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: another ... you tried to help (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-17, 02:56:01 (24.140.110.227)
"OH! But it IS a math contest! Thing is is I only play the game when it actually results in a WHOLE AMPLIFIER that does everything right." Correct again, DF. The "average Joe" won't be paying attentio .......
361: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: another ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-16, 05:53:17 (50.126.50.3)
fantasy league player who can't handle the truth. This is not a math contest, it is about competition at the highest levels of the SE tube amp hobby. Accept reality and move on. DT667 .......
362: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: who can challenge DF .. levels to the game (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-16, 04:33:33 (50.126.50.3)
"I build for my own system and a few friends. I have no interest in being in the audio equipment business." "BTW There are many people from the AA that can build a better amp than Dennis and you are o .......
363: SET Asylum, RE: Something New Under the Sun? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-15, 11:19:27 (50.126.50.3)
"Experience over 20 watts per channel-a first for the 300B. This never before realized level of performance has been achieved with a completely new approach to SE amplifier design. Developed over two .......
364: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: credentials ... who can challenge DF? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-15, 08:30:37 (50.126.50.3)
"Dennis, I am a audio listening expert. I worked as a professional recording, mixing and mastering engineer for 20 years (part of that time as a live sound engineer for a national act who is a member .......
365: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: admission ... ? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-15, 02:59:35 (24.140.110.227)
"Conventional EE practices lead to things that work( like reproducing a 20 cps note) without being tens of dB down from where they reproduce a 1kHz one." "By his own admission, and yours, the amps suc .......
366: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Got it. Yes, that is what Dennis says. (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-14, 13:17:04 (50.126.50.3)
"The idea that 80Hz-11KHz is all that is required for HiFi audio reproduction is laughable at best and in fact total bull shit." Those parameters "80Hz-11KHz" probably apply to sound reproduction in a .......
367: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: wise up ... 15KHz (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-14, 12:09:37 (50.126.50.3)
80Hz-11KHz is all that is required for HiFi audio reproduction per DF. I believe those figures were based on real movie theatre experiences with Altec products - using the best available for that appl .......
368: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: wise up ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-13, 16:08:09 (24.140.110.227)
"so it *APPEARS* you know better and then write the idiocy anyway. It is therefore all suspect." "It could be that you'll eventually wise up. there are a few who know what's what who used to follow th .......
369: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Altec info ... use 414's (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-11, 17:32:30 (24.140.110.227)
414-8B alnico. Cabinet sizes and tuning can vary , a simple vented box will work but I have seen them used in a front loaded horn. The 414 is the best midrange driver Altec ever made per many who use .......
370: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: the article ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-11, 04:45:49 (50.126.50.3)
"You and DT made this article sound like it was going to be the proof." Only DF mentioned the Positive Feedback article. DT667 posted a very basic summary of the interaction between DF & Bert D. at RM .......
371: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: what to avoid ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-10, 08:11:44 (50.126.50.3)
Some of the things DT667 has recommended to others : A) learn to use a PC FFT for basic tube circuit validation. B) check your tube circuits with a scope. Do these two things in addition to "ear testi .......
372: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: RMAF 2004 (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-10, 04:36:55 (50.126.50.3)
It is interesting to read about DF's beginnings at RMAF in 2004. Standing ovations for the SS 2A3's - no doubt a masterful performance. A true inspiration for others who aspire to greatness in the ind .......
373: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Noise is back... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-10, 04:31:43 (50.126.50.3)
Put your PC FFT on the output of the driver stage, check the distortion and spectrum data. Swap tubes and see if something changes. Are the driver stage heaters set on a DC bias? A "rushing" sound mi .......
374: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: get a clue (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-10, 02:50:49 (24.140.110.227)
"You're in so deep with a belief system so strong, you can't comprehend the truth when presented to you by the person involved. Edit: clue, it wasn't Bert. See Dennis's reply." Please have a bit of co .......
375: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: the question needs more clarification ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-09, 11:33:03 (50.126.50.3)
"Bert, in your opinion, what is the best Sounding SET amplifier that you have heard on your Oris Horns?" This was not a direct question regarding BD's use of the Serious Stereo 2A3 amplifiers at RMAF .......
376: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Yep ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-09, 02:54:19 (24.140.110.227)
Bert D. wanted a set of SS 2A3's so bad that he traded a pair of Oris speakers for them at RMAF per DF. It was the first time BD ever heard his Oris horns sound as he envisioned them. That was not hap .......
377: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: I've heard the 'Serious Stereo' system at RMAF ......... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-08, 19:45:31 (24.140.110.227)
"My 45 SET amps and Oris Horn System sounds much better." --- Bert D. of Oris seems to prefer the Serious Stereo 2A3 vs. a Korneff SE 45 amp on his horn system as heard at RMAF per DF. You need a set .......
378: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: buy the best ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-08, 14:11:37 (24.140.110.227)
"All true, but the novice builder would fare better if he already has a few commercial efforts that are pretty good at hand, so he can compare his work with something that is decent." "One can then ad .......
379: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: It sounds better ... or does it? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-08, 05:31:38 (50.126.50.3)
The only people who should be using "ears" as a primary SE tube amp evaluation tool are people like DF and the MLP design team or similar "professional" audio people with many years of competitive exp .......
380: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: by ears ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-04, 11:46:33 (50.126.50.3)
DF has been building the same 2A3 circuit since 1989. He knows what to listen for apparently. DT667 .......
381: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: tube testers (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-04, 11:40:21 (50.126.50.3)
"In days past there were tube testers left right and center, even the pharmacy had one." Yep, we had a tube tester in the local pharmacy. Our old TV set had tubes, a Heathkit. There was a big cabinet .......
382: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: According to Dennis.... extreme solution (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-04, 06:39:45 (50.126.50.3)
Look at RCA jacks, tube sockets , speaker binding posts, potentiometer wiper contacts - all these items can compromise AC signal integrity if contacts become too loose. The net effect will be unwanted .......
383: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: sockets - this makes sense (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-04, 03:03:04 (24.140.110.227)
"Pull tubes out and push them in TOTALLY vertically. Skew-angle a tube insertion, and kiss the socket goodbye as far as top performance goes." "If you ever place a tube into a socket, and the tube is .......
384: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: mulitple users ? No way ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-03, 11:22:48 (50.126.50.3)
"btw, the 'DT667' account apparently has multiple users so you really don't know who it is you're addressing ... my $$ is on DF being currently logged in based on a very odd response I rcvd ... intere .......
385: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: SE tube amps - when and what to measure ? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-03, 10:29:58 (50.126.50.3)
"Sure, you check voltages and currents. Then, there's little else to do until break-in is complete." Yep, that seem to be the process JDM follows as well. A refined sense of hearing could take decades .......
386: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: ear testing - pros vs. joes ... 120Hz (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-03, 10:20:38 (50.126.50.3)
"why post in the pontifical third person?" Freewill, sir. DT667 controls narratives and outcomes. .......
387: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: make it work like DF ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-03, 03:17:53 (24.140.110.227)
"DT put it down as "Well, I don't know enough to make it all work the way Dennis can" type of thinking. Also sad." DT667 will not get a schematic, BOM, layout diagram or other assistance from DF to co .......
388: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: ear testing - pros vs. joes ... 120Hz (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-03, 03:01:36 (24.140.110.227)
"his post was close enough to tongue in cheek that I'm almost hopeful that he can escape the ... brotherhood? broniehood? well, whatever hood it is" Escape from what? DT667 is not a member of the MLP .......
389: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: ear testing - pros vs. joes ... 120Hz (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-02, 15:34:39 (24.140.110.227)
"I'm highly skeptical of this claim. The guy couldn't even hear 120 Hz hum." Not so fast, TK. I recall DF claiming that he was using either hum (60Hz) or buzz (120Hz) to act as a carrier of "micro-dyn .......
390: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: ear testing - pros vs. joes ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-02, 11:56:48 (50.126.50.3)
"All of these "by-ear" evals are meaningless." People who are involved in audio at a "professional" level and have a lot of trade show experience will probably have a much easier time evaluating "by e .......
391: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: SE tube amps - when and what to measure ? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-06-02, 11:22:19 (50.126.50.3)
"Measurements are great! I should add to that, just to be accurate-- never measure qualitatively until AFTER break-in." DF, How will you measure the effect of "break-in" on parts unless you get a base .......
392: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Capacitor break-in (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-31, 12:26:35 (24.140.110.227)
Film caps of various kinds will probably take many hundreds of hours to break in and sound their best. DT667 has found this to be "subjectively" relevant regarding the creation of cathode bypass cap " .......
393: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: bias test jacks ? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-31, 07:43:22 (24.140.110.227)
TK, What brand of bias test jacks are being used and where were those sourced? Good progress on the amp. DT667 .......
394: SET Asylum, RE: ping CT ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-28, 06:15:15 (173.89.102.73)
"No one has contacted me....." Have him e-mail me at kdbmeb@gmail.com CT's contact info has been forwarded to JDM per request, sir. DT667 .......
395: SET Asylum, RE: ping CT ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-28, 05:07:33 (173.89.102.73)
JDM said he has been trying to contact you regarding the TAL/Korneff 45 amplifiers. DT667 .......
396: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: what really happened ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-22, 03:14:27 (24.140.110.227)
The OP wanted confirmation that his EBAY console amp was a Westinghouse model and DT667 posted a comment confirming it to be that brand. That's about it. DT 667 .......
397: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Amp Identification help needed. (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-21, 09:24:05 (50.126.50.3)
DT667 had a similar mono PP 6V6 tube amp taken from a Westinghouse phono console. The transformer set looked identical to those in the photos you have presented here. DT667 .......
398: Tubes Asylum, RE: How important is tube matching (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-19, 02:57:21 (24.140.110.227)
After standard matching is done, view the tubes on a spectrum/distortion analyzer. You might weed out a few more underperforming samples. DT667 .......
399: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: another setback ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-17, 15:13:08 (24.140.110.227)
I got my "new" ESI sound card over the weekend. Instead of a "new" Juli PCIe, I got what appears to be a "used" Juli PCI card - the same thing I had been using. That would have been OK if it had worke .......
400: SET Asylum, RE: the schematic ... RCA tube manual ? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-17, 12:25:57 (50.126.50.3)
Korneff does not seem to favor the cathode bypass multi-cap arrangement in his schematic. The austerity of a single cathode bypass capacitor does have an appeal to some designers. Thanks for posting. .......
401: SET Asylum, RE: the schematic ... RCA tube manual ? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-17, 11:21:23 (50.126.50.3)
"Korneff 45". Jeff Korneff adapted the circuit from a Glass Audio design using old Sansui PP transformers. That design was likely taken from the RCA Tube Manual. A quote from another audio website re .......
402: SET Asylum, RE: the schematic ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-17, 07:53:16 (50.126.50.3)
It seems that the Korneff SE amplifiers are held in high regard by many. In terms of the schematic : a tube rectified cap input power supply with a 10H smoothing choke and a two-stage cap coupled sign .......
403: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Hi Jeff... he is not here (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-14, 03:01:44 (24.140.110.227)
Seeing MLP ghosts, sir? Boo!!! .......
404: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 90dB speakers ? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-13, 08:22:42 (50.126.50.3)
The first thing to get "right" is using a transducer of appropriate efficiency if you are going to be playing with low power SE tube amplifiers. Then he can dump the noisy preamplifiers. Why nobody b .......
405: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 90dB speakers ? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-13, 03:08:25 (24.140.110.227)
"My speakers are about 90db." There is one of your shortfalls, sir JDM designs his amplifiers to be used on "high efficiency" horn speaker systems like the Altec VOTT's he is using. Also, the JDM fina .......
406: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: comments by Herb Reichert on SS 2A3 (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-12, 03:18:05 (24.140.110.227)
These comments from legendary audiophile Herb Reichert were forwarded to DT667 by DF himself: Herb Reichert-- at the last RMAF said that our room every year-- delivers better music than all other exh .......
407: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: MLP copycats ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-11, 09:41:34 (8.226.1.108)
"I recall DF commenting' + 'didn't execute an exact copy per schematic' but no recollection of his being asked to provide those along with OP's?" "nary a memory of his responses?" DT667's comments reg .......
408: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Interesting . . . and Confusing - Some History (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-10, 09:11:13 (8.226.1.108)
"The fact that the amp was built using some of Rev. Lo Mu's ideas is a red herring and, predictably, has gotten everyone's panties in a bunch." I recall DF commenting that if a builder tried to copy h .......
409: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: preamp ... why? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-10, 03:15:18 (24.140.110.227)
If you have built JDM's 2A3 design, why do you need a preamp? Didn't JDM specify a mu of 100 driver tube like 12AX7 or similar? DT 667 .......
410: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: ARTA measurement system for 2021 ? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-06, 14:10:07 (24.140.110.227)
I already ordered an ESI Juli PCIe card a few days ago, so I'm committed to using it. Well see how it goes. DT 667 .......
411: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: ARTA measurement system for 2021 ? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-06, 08:23:03 (8.226.1.108)
24 bit/48K would be good enough for most tube amp measurements. .......
412: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: ARTA measurement system for 2021 ? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-04, 14:23:33 (24.140.110.227)
I repaired a broken ground connection on the jack and did continuity checks to see that it was OK. The card will calibrate and pass a loopback test on both channels but fails under loading with DUT/am .......
413: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: ahh device manager (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-04, 02:50:12 (24.140.110.227)
"and you hit the + signs to tree out the branches to see the subdevices?" Yeah, but there was no copies of anything ghosting in the system. At least nothing related to soundcard and drivers. ::: TOPI .......
414: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: ahh device manager (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-03, 15:04:46 (24.140.110.227)
Tried the link to command prompt but didn't find any ghosts on my XP PC. I'll get the new ESI card in a few weeks and try again. DT 667 .......
415: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: ARTA measurement system for 2021 ? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-03, 07:57:34 (8.226.1.108)
L22 is a very expensive card, even the used examples seen on EBAY. I opted for another NOS ESI Juli also found on EBAY. Thanks for the comments. DT 667 .......
416: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: esi juli fails ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-02, 10:21:04 (24.140.110.227)
I found (3) bad testing 10uF 50V surface mount electrolytic caps on the card with an in-circuit ESR tester. Ordered some replacements, nothing to lose at this point. No schematics and a card filled w .......
417: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: esi juli fails ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-02, 07:16:59 (24.140.110.227)
The calibration and loopback test for ESI Juli seem to be perfect for both input/output. Device manager in XP shows everything operating correctly. No issues with running test signal into DUT/amp and .......
418: Tube DIY Asylum, ARTA measurement system for 2021 ? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-05-01, 07:05:17 (24.140.110.227)
Looks like the ESI Juli 24/192K soundcard I have been using for ARTA measurements has sustained damage and is no longer useful for measurements. Failure mode was a broken ground connection on RCA inpu .......
419: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Wima DC Link (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-04-29, 12:34:15 (24.140.110.227)
Use Wima MKP 4 800V if you can find them. Any major electronic parts vendor or EBAY. Edit : 4/30/2021 Use the following per MLP design team member JDM : Wima MKP 4 50uF @ 800VDC 4 pins only Wima MKP 4 .......
420: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: know your role ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-04-17, 05:29:42 (24.140.110.227)
A time before "women's rights" ruined American culture. Keep them busy in the kitchen and bedroom. DT 667 .......
421: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Bob Crites R.I.P. , link. (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-04-17, 05:22:08 (24.140.110.227)
This is very sad news. Another tragic story in 2021. I have a set of 3636 autoformers, great products DT 667 .......
422: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Inspiration (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-04-13, 03:17:33 (24.140.110.227)
In 2021, The "MLP" SE tube amp design team provides inspiration for LOW DCR SE tube amp builders across the globe. In the past, Bottlehead Corporation and Dynaco were influencers for DT 667. There ar .......
423: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Triad C-40X ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-04-09, 09:32:33 (50.126.50.3)
JDM suggested those little Triad chokes years ago for LSES applications. I still have 2 of them. DT 667 .......
424: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Cathode bypass capacitor question (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-04-06, 12:49:36 (50.126.50.3)
There is probably a reason why the designer omitted a cathode bypass cap and that reason should well understood before adding it or you could be generating more distortion from that stage. Nothing wro .......
425: SET Asylum, RE: It might be ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-04-01, 02:51:42 (50.126.50.3)
I removed some carbon comp grid stoppers from the 6SN7 driver stage relay sockets on my breadboard. My ARTA test setup uses a 100K pot to trim voltage coming out of the sound card. It is housed in a p .......
426: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 7-Pin Miniatures (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-30, 07:32:20 (50.126.50.3)
"The MVPs might be horrified with your use of distortion measurements DT! ;)" Didn't DF have his SS 2A3's tested at a university lab? DF must be aware of every possible performance attributes of this .......
427: SET Asylum, RE: tried the input cap mod ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-29, 07:40:53 (50.126.50.3)
Yes, but did it sound any different? No, I did not listen. I might reinvestigate with some different film caps to see if the distortion issue happens again or not. FWIW, I also noted an small increase .......
428: SET Asylum, RE: tried the input cap mod ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-28, 18:54:14 (24.140.110.227)
I needed a high pass filter at 70Hz, so I added a .0022uF mylar cap to the input stage grids my of SE DC breadboard amp. The circuit uses a 6SN7 with a 1Meg grid leak resistor. THD @ 1W/1KHz increased .......
429: SET Asylum, RE: sounds good to me ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-27, 08:29:20 (24.140.110.227)
I wish I had more time to travel and hear what other people are doing. Your system sounds very interesting. Enjoy the TAL SE 45's! DT 667 .......
430: SET Asylum, RE: Listening to my New Korneff Clone 45 SET Amps ................. (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-27, 06:28:00 (24.140.110.227)
C-T, Why are you bi-amping with 115dB horns? The TAL SE 45's should have enough power for "wideband" audio reproduction. Let the amplifiers show what they can do in the listening room . DT 667 ::: TO .......
431: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: What the... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-26, 06:29:41 (50.126.50.3)
I recall meeting you at Magnetar's place for Ears & Beers. We were sitting on the back patio to avoid "ear damage" due to the 120dB+ tunes that were blasting from the "Stargate" horn system or whateve .......
432: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: 7-Pin Miniatures (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-25, 14:52:41 (24.140.110.227)
Get a selection of 6AV6 and test them in circuit with your PC analyzer/ARTA system. It's a good way to weed out underperforming tubes. I did that recently with a bunch of 6V6GT's. Lots of fun. DT 667 .......
433: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: HV zeners (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-23, 17:38:36 (24.140.110.227)
I use a series string of 5W zener diodes connected to G2 & ground bypassed by a 22uF electrolytic cap. There is a resistor connected from B+ to the series zeners that drops voltage. Been using this .......
434: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: VR Tubes for Screens (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-23, 14:03:43 (24.140.110.227)
"Thanks for the reminder, I had totally forgotten about that discussion. Just to be clear, the Zener diode string you used was in series between the screen and B+ (simply a voltage drop), or was it ti .......
435: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: VR Tubes for Screens (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-23, 08:29:07 (50.126.50.3)
Gas Regulator issues from the past experiments. Not sure how this might relate to your current project. DT 667 .......
436: Tubes Asylum, RE: Chinese Theft? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-21, 15:13:42 (24.140.110.227)
The Chi-Comms are good at stealing things like intellectual property or US elections. Add "Bugle Boy" to the list. DT 667 .......
437: Tubes Asylum, RE: Wow, these tubes are expensive! (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-21, 09:13:04 (24.140.110.227)
My Dynaco MKIII amps came with Mullard GZ34. They are rugged devices suited for vintage gear but not best for "ultra fi" SE applications. 5U4G is a better choice or fast recovery SS diodes with snubb .......
438: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: wire optimized magnetics (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-19, 14:45:12 (24.140.110.227)
"I agree DT - these guys butcher transformers." For the record, I didn't say Drummerwill "butchered" his magnetics as seen in the uploaded photos. JDM has a lot of experience modifying leadout wires o .......
439: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Glamour Shot#7 (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-19, 09:38:00 (50.126.50.3)
Looks like some of those magnetics had "leadout wires optimized." Another trademark of MLP designers/builders. Brilliant! DT 667 .......
440: SET Asylum, RE: of course not ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-17, 03:09:01 (24.140.110.227)
DF has left enough information on AA forums for YOU Mr. 91er to build your own SE DC LSES or similar tube amplifier. You can live a "LOW DCR" lifestyle like DF and the other MLP members who generously .......
441: SET Asylum, RE: C-19 science = sickness (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-12, 02:44:51 (24.140.110.227)
It all started with the move away from high efficiency transducers like Altec and tube amplifiers. The US population has been dumbed down to the point that they accept fake news, fake pandemics, fake .......
442: SET Asylum, RE: what is the MLP? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-10, 11:54:36 (50.126.50.3)
What's the 'MLP' ? The "Montana Listening Panel." A small but elite group of SE tube amplifier builders who assemble at Serious Stereo corporate headquarters in Livingston, MT periodically to evaluat .......
443: SET Asylum, RE: another brilliant essay by DF (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-10, 08:03:08 (50.126.50.3)
Another brilliant essay by DF on this approach to audio reproduction. DF has far more experience in demanding audio applications than the few critics who dare to question his methods or motives. At m .......
444: SET Asylum, RE: distortion ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-08, 17:26:53 (24.140.110.227)
DF and the MLP are not following convention or neatly fitting into the world view of SE tube amplifier conservatives like yourself. Theory or measurement sciences are secondary to what is perceived as .......
445: SET Asylum, RE: thanks for the update ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-08, 08:25:32 (50.126.50.3)
It is nice to see the MLP team working diligently to expand what is possible regarding SE tube amp design and construction. DT 667 .......
446: SET Asylum, RE: they are not ready for it ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-07, 15:15:58 (24.140.110.227)
DF, I doubt that this group is ready for ZERO FBK SE pentode & beam power finals or the other esoteric design concepts that the MLP have developed over the years. Swimming against the tide here. Edit: .......
447: SET Asylum, RE: it does ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-07, 06:41:48 (24.140.110.227)
Follow the leaders or get left behind. It is really that simple. DT 667 .......
448: SET Asylum, RE: I remember that thread .... yep (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-07, 03:54:36 (24.140.110.227)
"My solution was to Bi-amp." Most of us are left with a "compromised" audio solution. Multi-amp systems or adding a subwoofer. The average low power SE tube amp can't drive a full-range system by it .......
449: SET Asylum, RE: New 45 SET Amps - can they play wideband? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-06, 13:47:31 (24.140.110.227)
He used a Softone RW-20 OPT, so my guess is UL connected. Triode connected 6005 would not have enough SE output power for direct coupling and running finals at reduced bias current. You come out with .......
450: SET Asylum, RE: New 45 SET Amps - can they play wideband? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-06, 03:34:25 (24.140.110.227)
I did comment on 45's in that thread. In 2021, I also post new experiences on my DT667 webpages where content, participation and narratives can be controlled for favorable outcomes. DT 667 ::: TOPIC:: .......
451: SET Asylum, RE: New 45 SET Amps - can they play wideband? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-05, 19:00:12 (24.140.110.227)
"Jeff's, and now your, posts here are a good example of how humans form beliefs and incorporate them into their reasoning, decision making, and behaviour. And why it helps to have some understanding o .......
452: SET Asylum, RE: New 45 SET Amps - can they play wideband? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-03-05, 08:29:24 (50.126.50.3)
Our long departed friend gave up on 45's. Ironically, he gave up on JJ 2A3's as well. 6005 is the new flavor of the month. DT 667 .......
453: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: For those tube DIY lovers who have never listened to Hi-Rez (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-02-27, 02:46:41 (24.140.110.227)
The S10 outputs 16/44.1 per the website, the hi-rez files are down sampled. The audio quality will be on par with a Roku Ultra, which is not horrible but certainly not the best thing possible. I opte .......
454: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Glamour Shot#3 (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-02-03, 14:37:06 (24.140.110.227)
Another example of brilliant work from the MLP members. Bravo, sir! DT 667 .......
455: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: I did notice ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-02-03, 14:34:59 (24.140.110.227)
Brass standoffs decoupling the magnetics from the chassis. Probably a good idea if DF and the MLP members are doing this. DT 667 .......
456: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: a wonderful tribute ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-01-29, 03:07:53 (24.140.110.227)
SE 7B4 DC 2A3 - you followed the path of the master DF. Great respect for you and the other MLP members like DRW who represent here. DT 667 .......
457: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: MLP MLP MLP !!! (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-01-28, 03:07:14 (24.140.110.227)
Brilliant SE amplifier from DRW. MLP wins again !!! Love it. DT 667 .......
458: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: off the list ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-01-22, 15:07:24 (24.140.110.227)
"Quite glad I am no longer receiving email from him." Now I see. You had a falling out with JDM and there are clearly some bitter feelings that are unresolved. DT 667 .......
459: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Would you install a N.O.S. multi-section can cap (over 10 yrs. old/ (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-01-16, 13:22:42 (24.140.110.227)
When DC Link and other low ESR pulse rated caps are readily available, why use NOS? NOS are OK for restoring vintage console amps but not for "hi-fi" applications. .......
460: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: banishment creates martyrs ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-01-13, 10:42:45 (50.126.50.3)
"I wouldn't call it cancel culture in the case of Jeff. He does have an obnoxious internet presence at times. :)" JDM's infamous online stature was only magnified by the repeated banishments, IMO. The .......
461: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: This place has become way better ... that depends (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-01-12, 14:14:16 (24.140.110.227)
"It has been a while but it is easy to see some truly solid help going on here. If ever in the past I was in any way degrading to any one here I apologize!" It is far too easy to offend someone in the .......
462: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: HV Supply Wish List (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-01-11, 11:03:51 (50.126.50.3)
"I had a friend contact me during Christmas break about making a switched mode HV power supply for a tube amp." Easier to buy from CCP vendors on EBAY than to DIY. .......
463: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Not Only Banned . . . But Purged (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-01-09, 14:49:44 (24.140.110.227)
"I wanted to go on record with this - though it may count against me." Going against the establishment has a cost. JDM never wavered from preaching the "LSES" gospels of his mentor and trying to show .......
464: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: pentode driver (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-01-01, 14:33:39 (24.140.110.227)
Yeah. Been reading about "E-Linear" driver requirements on another audio site. I got a boatload of 6AU6, 6SJ7 and 5879's. Waiting for EF86 to get delivered. .......
465: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: single node PS ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-01-01, 14:28:52 (24.140.110.227)
"- potential for less parts in the amplifier with one B+ node, no RC stages etc" A simple LCLC "flywheel" filter would fit here. Not sure about LSES. Go for some real "low DCR" , without the R dropper .......
466: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: I got a question ... me too (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2021-01-01, 09:13:35 (24.140.110.227)
"The way to do this is to avoid a single-ended input into a push-pull output (make the entire circuit differential). " My thought was to modify an existing SE 6V6 UL amp to SE E-Linear. The driver sta .......
467: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Happy High Efficiency Holidays! (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-31, 08:18:41 (24.140.110.227)
"Now we have another pandemic accompanied by another recession." It's the Great Reset - you will own nothing and be happy. Happy New Year 2021 !!! .......
468: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: e-linear vs. RH circuit (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-30, 11:15:48 (50.126.50.3)
What are the advantages of using the e-linear connection vs. RH's plate to grid feedback in SE circuits? All you need is a resistor or resistor + cap for direct coupling with the RH feedback network. .......
469: Tube DIY Asylum, re: gone but not forgotten ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-30, 11:08:24 (50.126.50.3)
"The favorite of Vinnie!" Vinnie2 loved the modest attributes of 125ESE and took some abuse for it. I miss that old guy. .......
470: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: did you get a patent for the "e-linear" circuit? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-30, 10:48:57 (50.126.50.3)
Where I work, a few of the engineers hold US Patents for various products or technical processes. Did your engineering team get a patent for the "e-linear" circuit? DT 667 .......
471: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: who takes credit for e-linear ? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-30, 07:49:26 (50.126.50.3)
"The term "E-linear" was coined recently by Emotive Audio (www.emotiveaudio.com) as a description for the combination of ultralinear feedback to the screen grid of the output tube and to the driver st .......
472: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: thanks ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-30, 02:53:15 (24.140.110.227)
I knew I had it wired up incorrectly. Thanks for the reasonable reply. DT 667 .......
473: Tube DIY Asylum, SE 6V6 E-Linear : found my schematic ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-29, 15:56:24 (24.140.110.227)
Yes, I tried to do a SE DC E-Linear circuit. Based on the schematic I found dated 4/2019, I didn't have the final screen connected to the UL tap on the OPT. That might have been the reason I didn' .......
474: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: I was suprised ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-29, 09:25:39 (50.126.50.3)
"A beam power tube, ultralinear connected, is using FB." Yeah, I was surprised to learn that DF ran his SE KT150 finals UL. He seemed like a strict ZERO feedback guy. Not sure how JDM gets away with r .......
475: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: feedback ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-29, 08:14:31 (50.126.50.3)
DF said he didn't use loop feedback in the KT150 amp. He indicated that he experimented with positive feedback but not sure if DF ultimately used it in his new amplifiers. At least that is how I read .......
476: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: built DF's circuit ...did anyone really do it right? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-29, 06:00:21 (50.126.50.3)
"I don't know how you wouldn't learn something from that. I learned DFs circuit measured relatively low distortion but was rolled off up past 15K. It was very obvious. I also learned I couldn't' hear .......
477: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: fake news ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-29, 03:22:50 (24.140.110.227)
I had the SE "E-Linear" circuit on a breadboard for about a week. For some reason, I didn't get it to perform correctly so I abandoned the effort. I currently have 4 functioning SE 12W pentode class t .......
478: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Custom Magnetics? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-25, 07:41:29 (24.140.110.227)
"yet you bought them anyway ?" Of course. It is pay to play in all cases. I also own custom designed filter chokes designed by JDM for use in SE tube amps. But most will buy standard products from Ham .......
479: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Custom Magnetics? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-23, 18:48:55 (24.140.110.227)
"What is customized? The lead out wires? I thought Magnequest already used silver plated Teflon wire?" "Or is this #4awg wiring for "maximum transfer efficiency"? The parts were wound in a very specif .......
480: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: what is reality ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-23, 18:33:36 (24.140.110.227)
"Can't be letting reality get in the way of our beliefs. That applies to all of us." Reality is highly malleable as are time and space on the astral planes. It starts with intent, belief and the power .......
481: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Have you built an E-linear circuit? Contempt prior to investigation will leave one in everlasting ignorance"~n (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-23, 10:00:39 (50.126.50.3)
I tried SE E-Linear 6V6 but it was a long time ago and I don't recall the results. .......
482: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Some people are easily threatened...for sure (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-23, 07:58:25 (50.126.50.3)
The pillory was too good for our dear friend JDM, so the enlightened moderation of AA forums banished him to the Land of Nod. The creation of complex cathode bypass bundles and mutilation of magnetic .......
483: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Not Only Banned . . . But Purged (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-22, 09:22:58 (50.126.50.3)
Last I heard from JDM he was promoting a group buy for some of DF's custom magnetics for use in SE tube amps. Put my order in some months ago but no parts have arrived to date. Banned and purged... so .......
484: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: SE 6V6 with EF86/6267 driver : anyone build this one? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-18, 15:12:44 (24.140.110.227)
"But don't worry, DT is not worried about distortion; it is more getting the schematic and operation blessed by his priesthood." Neither DF or JDM would endorse TK's circuit because of the cap coupled .......
485: SET Asylum, RE: Herb Reichert ... power supplies (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-17, 14:41:43 (24.140.110.227)
There was a video on Steve Guttenberg's YouTube channel that features Herb Reichert taking about tube amp power supplies. He said the DCR of the power supply filter was most important aspect of his Fl .......
486: SET Asylum, RE: the point is ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-17, 11:31:07 (50.126.50.3)
Herb Reichert knows Dennis Fraker. We are talking about the legendary Herb Reichert of Stereophile. Sounds like Herb is a big fan of Serious Stereo. That is good enough for me, sir. .......
487: SET Asylum, RE: "a professional SE tube amp builder like his mentor" (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-17, 11:27:18 (50.126.50.3)
"You have to admire his tenacity if not his ability." JDM has a legion of followers per his gmail contact list. How he rebounds from the latest audio forum setback remains to be seen. I imagine he wil .......
488: SET Asylum, RE: "a professional SE tube amp builder like his mentor" (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-17, 03:20:06 (24.140.110.227)
"That is a pretty good joke." JDM could capture a segment of what is a niche audio market. He could easily be his own marketing department and write promotional materials for a website. Online sales a .......
489: SET Asylum, RE: never change ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-16, 18:20:27 (24.140.110.227)
"But it's never going to change." If JDM wants to be a professional SE tube amp builder like his mentor, he just has to do it and not waste time on audio forums. Build the best amp possible and sell t .......
490: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: SE 6V6 with EF86/6267 driver : anyone build this one? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-16, 16:49:13 (24.140.110.227)
I was wondering about G2, nothing too tricky there with a dropping resistor and cap. The rest can be worked out rather easily. Good to know that the amp is still running without issues. DT 667 ::: TOP .......
491: Tube DIY Asylum, SE 6V6 with EF86/6267 driver : anyone build this one? (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-16, 15:33:18 (24.140.110.227)
Here's a SE 6V6 with EF86/6267 driver stage by TK. Not sure if he optimized this circuit or if anyone else tried it. G2 on the 6V6 final? Not connected on the schematic. I picked up a quad of EF86 pen .......
492: SET Asylum, RE: at least he tried ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-16, 07:32:35 (50.126.50.3)
"LoMu just got booted off the Klipsch forum a few weeks ago." Audio Asylum DIY Audio Audio Karma HiFi Haven Klipsch "Did I miss any?" I noticed a thread on the Klipsch forum announcing JDM's dismiss .......
493: SET Asylum, RE: the issue is getting a review in Stereophile ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-14, 14:28:23 (24.140.110.227)
DF has been reviewed in 2016 by Herb Reichert of Stereophile. If DF sends the KT150 amp to Herb Reichert, it would get a review. .......
494: SET Asylum, RE: Serious Stereo ... KT150 (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-12, 13:10:03 (24.140.110.227)
KT150 operated in UL mode, the driver is triode connected per DF. .......
495: SET Asylum, RE: Serious Stereo ... KT150 (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-08, 19:03:19 (24.140.110.227)
DF, Good to hear that you are still alive and well. How do you compare the new KT150 to the famous 2A3 amplifiers? DT 667 .......
496: SET Asylum, RE: Serious Stereo (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-04, 12:25:14 (50.126.50.3)
I got an email from DF a few months ago detailing new SE tube amp designs. Beyond that, not a peep or any updates on his new magnetics. DT 667 .......
497: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Another Source for Aluminum Chassis (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-12-04, 12:18:10 (50.126.50.3)
Would 2 -3" depth be enough? JDM's doorknob sized cathode bypass caps would never fit! DT 667 .......
498: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Is aptx hd codec supported by Windows 10 ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-11-23, 03:13:12 (24.140.110.227)
"I don't understand why you are streaming Qobuz via Roku into a Win 10 computer." Because it is wireless streaming to the Roku. The E30 is not a wifi device, so I can't connect wirelessly to it. Edit .......
499: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Is aptx hd codec supported by Windows 10 ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-11-21, 04:55:28 (24.140.110.227)
Thanks for the link. Been streaming Qobuz free trial into Topping D30 and E30 DAC's via Roku Ultra which seems to down sample everything to 16/48K PCM per E30 display. The sound is good enough for ca .......
500: Hi-Rez Highway, Is aptx hd codec supported by Windows 10 ... (0.00)
Posted by deathtube 667 on 2020-11-20, 06:07:10 (50.126.50.3)
or will it be in the future for Bluetooth streaming? As far as I can tell, you need to get a USB dongle for transmitting BT. I have also read that you can't control volume from the PC when using the U .......
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