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4xEL34 cathode bias ZNFB - done before?

9/15/2000 3:26 PM
lion	4xEL34 cathode bias ZNFB - done before? I'm planning my next DIY amp project. My main goal is to build a backup for my 2xEL34 stage amp, which is also a DIY project. But, instead of making a identical copy of this amp, I've been thinking about building something a little different. (The never ending quest for my ultimate signature tone). I'm building the amp on the remainings of a old 4xEL34 amp, (chassis, PT, OT, choke, ect.) which got me thinking about the possibility of doing a cathode biased 4xEL34 amp with zero negative feedback. Thinking about, I can't recall that I've have seen this done before. Anyones got any experiences with this. How would it turn out. Bad idea? Comments, opinions, suggestions or advise will be highly appreciated. Regards Lion

9/15/2000 3:26 PM

lion

4xEL34 cathode bias ZNFB - done before?

I'm planning my next DIY amp project. My main goal is to build a backup for my 2xEL34 stage amp, which is also a DIY project. But, instead of making a identical copy of this amp, I've been thinking about building something a little different. (The never ending quest for my ultimate signature tone).

I'm building the amp on the remainings of a old 4xEL34 amp, (chassis, PT, OT, choke, ect.) which got me thinking about the possibility of doing a cathode biased 4xEL34 amp with zero negative feedback. Thinking about, I can't recall that I've have seen this done before.

Anyones got any experiences with this. How would it turn out. Bad idea?
Comments, opinions, suggestions or advise will be highly appreciated.

Regards
Lion

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