Built a Crack this weekend... couldn't build it stock though :)

[vanofmonks]

Replaced the final PS Resistor with a choke.  Put c4s's on th driver tube.  Added a crossfeed circuit.  The crossfeed doesn't seem to do anything, and it seems to have only about a 2k input impedance.  So i'm not sure if I screwed it up.  It still sounds awesome.

Chris

 

[Paul Birkeland]

Which choke did you end up going with?

 

[vanofmonks]

The same one that is in the Paramour 1 with the transformer with the solder tabs.  That one is actually from one of my old paramours (thats why its painted).  It has a 270 ohm or so DCR with 10 H.  I think it is a triad c7x if I remember right.

 

[Paul Birkeland]

I think it is a triad c7x if I remember right.

Perfect!  Are you using a CLC supply?  I ask because I stated that it is likely quiet enough to have 220uf-> 10H -> 220uf (or 440uf if you double up), but I have yet to try it.

 

[ironbut]

CB,
Speaking of PS's, how did your experiment with the OD3(?) go? I like the creamy texture glow tubes give to some amps but sometimes it's a little too much for my taste.

 

[vanofmonks]

I'm running it CRCLC.  Just replaced the resistor between 13 and 15 with the choke.