Another Philco Stereo Radio Project?

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Re: Another Philco Stereo Radio Project?

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ITS GOT TRANSFORMER FACES ON IT!!! :lol:
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Re: Another Philco Stereo Radio Project?

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Yeah classic 6V6 amps and fender guitars, the best combination
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Re: Another Philco Stereo Radio Project?

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RectifiedAmps wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2024 6:05 pm Your choice would depend on your available OTs, wouldn’t it? The original looks like it’s wound for EL84s. What was your replacement OT designed for? The impedance ratios will dictate what you can or can’t use.
I used a Beacon Multimatch OPT which has six secondary taps for a wide range of choices. I chose 4950 ohms for the reflected impedance.

I still have a 10w Beacon OPT with a primary of 5000ohms. I haven't looked up the 6?6 datasheets yet so yes, you might be right that the OPT will force my valve 'choice'

From what the others are saying I should like the 6V6 :D

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Re: Another Philco Stereo Radio Project?

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Slowy wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2024 8:14 pm
jeremyb wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2024 6:35 pm I like the idea of a single ended 6L6 amp!! But I'm a clean amp freak.
You'd love my Princeton with the Ragin Cajun speaker. It thinks it's a little Twin!
I wonder if that's my Ragin Cajun... did you get it from Strummers recently?
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Re: Another Philco Stereo Radio Project?

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codedog wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2024 10:05 pm
Slowy wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2024 8:14 pm
jeremyb wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2024 6:35 pm I like the idea of a single ended 6L6 amp!! But I'm a clean amp freak.
You'd love my Princeton with the Ragin Cajun speaker. It thinks it's a little Twin!
I wonder if that's my Ragin Cajun... did you get it from Strummers recently?
I did. :D
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Re: Another Philco Stereo Radio Project?

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Slowy wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2024 5:00 am
codedog wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2024 10:05 pm
Slowy wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2024 8:14 pm

You'd love my Princeton with the Ragin Cajun speaker. It thinks it's a little Twin!
I wonder if that's my Ragin Cajun... did you get it from Strummers recently?
I did. :D
What did you have it in?
In a solid state Fender thing, can't remember what model. Improved it hugely! Then I tried it in a Laney Cub 10, didn't work as well.
Slowy wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 12:20 pm Pictures Strummers on his deck, licking Telecaster.

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Re: Another Philco Stereo Radio Project?

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codedog wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2024 7:28 am
Slowy wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2024 5:00 am
codedog wrote: Thu Nov 14, 2024 10:05 pm

I wonder if that's my Ragin Cajun... did you get it from Strummers recently?
I did. :D
What did you have it in?
In a solid state Fender thing, can't remember what model. Improved it hugely! Then I tried it in a Laney Cub 10, didn't work as well.
It turns a Princeton into a stage ready amp. Fantastic, but not ideal for home use.
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Re: Another Philco Stereo Radio Project?

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Slowy wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2024 9:57 am
codedog wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2024 7:28 am
Slowy wrote: Fri Nov 15, 2024 5:00 am

I did. :D
What did you have it in?
In a solid state Fender thing, can't remember what model. Improved it hugely! Then I tried it in a Laney Cub 10, didn't work as well.
It turns a Princeton into a stage ready amp. Fantastic, but not ideal for home use.
Yup! The Laney became a completely clean amp even when dimed.
Slowy wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 12:20 pm Pictures Strummers on his deck, licking Telecaster.

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