Circuit for preamplifier with 12AX7!

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Petrus Armagedon

Joined Jul 1, 2011
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Hello!
A friend lent scheme and said it was great!;)
Because I want to Make this preamp with ECC83 (12AX7) seek opinion or comment about it?:rolleyes:
I will be very grateful
 
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SgtWookie

Joined Jul 17, 2007
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The 12AX7's were great tubes/valves. Many audiophiles still prefer the "warm sound" of tubes/valves over transistorized amplifiers.

However, without seeing your schematic, it will be very hard to comment on it.
 

SgtWookie

Joined Jul 17, 2007
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The components in the schematic do not have any values, other than the tube/valve itself and the 250v B+. It would be difficult to evaluate the performance of such a circuit.
 

#12

Joined Nov 30, 2010
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Much like wookie said, The basic layout is valid except nothing has a value labeled. The values of the resistors and capacitors can make or break this circuit. That completely ruins its value as a workable circuit. Your "friend" didn't give you anything useful.
 

SgtWookie

Joined Jul 17, 2007
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12AU7 specifications: http://www.nj7p.org/Tube4.php?tube=12AU7
12AX7 specifications: http://www.nj7p.org/Tube4.php?tube=12AX7

[eta]
Here's a preamp project using 12AU7 tubes that a fellow built:
http://www.shine7.com/audio/12au7_pre.htm

It's based on the 12AX7 preamp that he also built:
http://www.shine7.com/audio/12ax7_pre.htm

Since that person has already constructed two completed projects and published the results, I'd suggest you follow their design closely if you wish to obtain similar results.
 

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Petrus Armagedon

Joined Jul 1, 2011
24
Wait a moment - in this thread:
http://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/showthread.php?t=56430
you have mentioned wanting to use a 12AU7/ECC82 instead of a 12AX7/ECC83

The 12AX7/ECC83 is a high-gain (Av~=100) tube/valve, where the 12AU7/ECC82 is a medium-gain (Av~=17-20) tube/valve.

Were you intending to adapt the schematic and components used for the medium-gain tube/valve?
I begged you to offer your scheme (circuit) with ECC88 or ECC82, and to decide on which scheme to create preamplifier?!
thanks
 
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