I haven’t gotten the time to complete the testing on the Curly Maple yet, but I did receive a couple of tubes for which I’ve been waiting so I can try them in the new amp.
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The 6V6 Curly Maple Amplifier is Complete
The resistors for which I’ve been waiting to finish the amp showed up in the mail yesterday. Today I got the final resistor installed and did a full check on the amplifier.
Continue readingAssembly Complete… Almost
I took some time yesterday to finish up the 6V6 Curly Maple assembly. Everything is complete and in place except for the main dropping resistor, Rd.
Continue readingTop Plate Complete
I had a good bit of time to work this morning and I completed the top plate wiring. The next step is to get it affixed to the chassis.
Continue readingCurly Maple Power Supply Progress
I carved out some more time to work on the amp today. I managed to get the entire power supply section wired in.
Continue reading6V6 Curly Maple Progress
In spite of some other things commanding my time, I’ve finally managed to get started on the wiring for the new amplifier.
Continue reading6V6 Curly Maple Mechanical Assembly
I took some time this morning, now that the paint is dry on the top plate, to install the mechanical aspects of the amp. The top plate is now fully populated.
Continue reading6V6 Curly Maple Amp – On the Launch Pad
While dealing with my other spring chores, I’ve been working to get the finish applied to the amplifier’s top plate. While not perfect, I believe it is acceptable enough for me to proceed.
Continue readingMusings on the New Amplifier
I keep referring to the new amplifier as the 6V6 “Curly Maple” Amplifier. But is it really?
Continue reading6V6 “Curly Maple” First Assembly
The chassis has all its coats of oil finish and things started coming together today.
Continue readingGetting Closer
I managed to steal a little time over Easter to do a some work in the shop. The chassis for the new 6V6 “Curly Maple” Amplifier is coming along nicely.
Continue readingSlow Progress
After some delay I have managed to finish all the metal work for the Marblewood Upgrade Amplifier. Hereafter referred to as the 6V6 Curly Maple Amplifier.
Continue readingAn Update on the Update
I haven’t talked about the new amp in a while so I thought I’d share current progress.
Continue readingShifting Priorities
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.
Continue readingYou Can’t Always Get What You Want
Lately I’ve been looking at a revised amplifier design based on the Marblewood project. The intent of the redesign effort is threefold. First, a different and more widely available rectifier tube. Second, an improved, if slightly more complicated, power supply design. And third, some potential improvement in the low frequency response. As it turns out, you can’t always get what you want. But also, two out of three ain’t bad.
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