Kt88

Remember when I said that you can’t always get what you want? Well, it turns out you can. At least in this case. Especially if you are willing to shift some priorities.

There is truly nothing like the smell of a freshly wound transformer.

I have the initial set of data with the power supply prototype using the Edcor XPWR011 power transformer. It is enlightening and clearly shows which amplifier I need to build next.

So I’ve been thinking about my next amplifier project. And I thought I had made up my mind. Then things changed… again.

Although sometimes it may take a little disturbance to the system, as it turns out, you can teach an old dog new tricks.

Today I was once again reminded of the perilous state of human fallibility and the risks of personal hubris. The cost of today’s lesson? One ruined KT-88. And a little smoke in the office.

With my shop temperature hovering around 38°F (≈3°C) and with the outside temperature hovering around 20°F (≈-7°C) I though that today might be a good time for a little “inside” amplifier discussion. And today’s discussion is about SETs; BIG ONEs.