This was a first... ever make this mistake?

[glebert]

Distractions really can screw you up. That is why I blame all of my mistakes on my kids, who always seem to come into my work area right when I am working...

[Pedro Vecino]

One of mine: Dynaco super transformer for Engl Savage with an unforeseen problem.


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[SoulFetish]

I do that at least once a cable...

[Dave H]

I did that once on site in Nice sud de la France. I carefully soldered on a 50W connector with the customer looking over my shoulder "beaucoupe de petite...

[Dave H]

It also works fine with the 680R replaced by a zener for adjustable fixed bias....

[vintagekiki]

https://www.rsmanuals.com/3071/dynacord-drp-15

https://mpe.berklee.edu/documents/studio/manuals/effects/Ev%20Dynacord%20DRP15/
Ch. 13.0...

[Antigua]

As a matter of fact they just released three articles on the technical break down of Wide Range Humbuckers, including listening tests and audio files. Their...

[Davebassman]

These can help?

Measuring Dates DRP 16 Entire Unit:

2. Input and output voltages, with reference to modulation display 0 dB;...

[Enzo]

It is just our creative ways of soldering up a guitar cord without putting the plug shell on first.

[uneumann]

^^^^^^^ If it sounds good and doesn't blow up, it's perfect.

Let's also be fair about the marketing in this business. Music companies need...

[SoulFetish]

Oh, this actually reminded me of a good one which happened a week or two into starting my professional career as a tech.

I had just completed...

[Jazz P Bass]

Yeah.
It's a hard row when you get distracted.
been there .
Done that.

[SoulFetish]

So, I've had my share of dumb-ass moments before, but this one was a new one.
You ever get done with the work you know needs to get done on a job to...

[Enzo]

The problem as I see it is this: all these ideas like "optimal" are really part of the hifi world. SO a circuit is not optimal for a 6L6 when...

[SoulFetish]

Dude, I dig this idea. This is a clever way of doing it sans negative supply. I wish I'd thought of it ...

[SoulFetish]

I love these sites. I check in regularly to see if there is newly translated material...

[Rhodesplyr]

I looked at the datasheets comparing the 6973 and 7189A. Max plate & screen voltages are similar. 6973 draws less heater current (450mA).

...

[g1]

And the tube rollers are typically the guys who want to nitpick over the tiniest subtleties of the sound. So for them, it's kind of funny to tolerate a compromise...

[g1]

Car audio was also something that originally needed miniaturized tubes.

[g1]

If your meter won't register 1Khz, try 100 or 200 hz.

[Oldmactech]

Great, I’ll rig something up with my phone....