MikeC Sixty-One SRT
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Re: MikeC Sixty-One SRT
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Re: MikeC Sixty-One SRT
An update at last. Tonight I completed the re-build using the new turret board. I've also built/installed the VRM module for power scaling (on the side at the top left). All of the changes, mods and voicing done to "Frankenstein's monster" are now part of this build. I powered her up with only the rectifier & all looks good. Tubes in next - watch this space!
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Re: MikeC Sixty-One SRT
Valves all installed & she's running - yay! Voltages all good too. The only issue is a bit too much hum coming thru the speaker (50Hz) which might just be the VRM. My next job is to sort the hum out.
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Re: MikeC Sixty-One SRT
What's the problem with the transformer mounting? I see you drilled the holes but not using them...
Re hum, I feel your pain. Perhaps redo the heater wiring for the two valves near the input? Twist them much tighter and split in the middle of the valve socket, not earlier. Also run them down on the chassis as much as possible.
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Re: MikeC Sixty-One SRT
The chassis is for a stock 18W TMB amp and is pre-punched/pre-drilled from the factory in China. It was the cheapest chassis I could get and aluminium is much easier to work than steel. So I've had to modify it for a smaller PT, an additional cancap and an extra noval valve base. There's really too much going on in the space and I always presumed that I'll need a purpose built chassis.Jay wrote: ↑Thu Jun 15, 2023 6:09 pmWhat's the problem with the transformer mounting? I see you drilled the holes but not using them...
Re hum, I feel your pain. Perhaps redo the heater wiring for the two valves near the input? Twist them much tighter and split in the middle of the valve socket, not earlier. Also run them down on the chassis as much as possible.
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Re: MikeC Sixty-One SRT
With hum, it’s usually down to grounding issues or the heater circuit. You could try elevating the CT of the heater windings by 20-30VDC. Attaching it to the output valve cathode usually does the trick but in your case I’m not sure how the zener would affect things. It’s an easy thing to try in any case.
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Re: MikeC Sixty-One SRT
Some progress... like many of the older Vox amps I've now got a filter choke across the entire power supply. This adds weight & cost so I'm aiming for it to be an option in the final product. There's just too much going on now so it's time for a purpose built chassis.
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Re: MikeC Sixty-One SRT
Rebuild in new chassis complete. Added a "cut" control which is very useful. Final tuning now.
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Re: MikeC Sixty-One SRT
Noted. I'm gonna need a tester to give it a test tickle! Check if it has balls enough
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Re: MikeC Sixty-One SRT
Reporting some great progress on the Sixty-One SRT and it's sounding good to my ear. I'm using a pair of vintage Vox Silver Alnico's for testing (thanks Murky). Tremolo, Reverb, Cut and VRM (Power Scaling) installed, debugged and working well. She does 15W RMS clean and dirty's up nicely too.
Have a look at my control panel design and let me know what you think!
Have a look at my control panel design and let me know what you think!
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