PERSPEX QUASAR ver 2.0 prototype build
#166 Re: PERSPEX QUASAR ver 2.0 prototype build
For that matter, an alps in the feedback loop will have more effect than a cap on the input IMHO.
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#167 Re: PERSPEX QUASAR ver 2.0 prototype build
Nick, not an issue for my project - this schematic is the output from Wolfgang's prototype build and I won't have a potentiometer in the feedback loop on my build - I've got some multi-turn potentiometers to find the sweet spot, after which I'll replace with simple good quality resistors.
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#168 Re: PERSPEX QUASAR ver 2.0 prototype build
Isn't there already a hi-pass filter inside the feedback loop Nick, or do you mean that changing the operating point of that filter will alter the optimal value of the required feedback resistor?
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#169 Re: PERSPEX QUASAR ver 2.0 prototype build
I'm not clever enough with this stuff to be able to answer that Nick, my ability is not much beyond 'painting by numbers' - the input/driver stage is lifted from one of John Broskie's TCJ articles, Aikido Cascade IIRC - I'll see if I can find the reference.
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#170 Re: PERSPEX QUASAR ver 2.0 prototype build
My point is that the existing hi pass is assumed to be outside the area of signal that matters. Reducing the gain inside the feedback look will have the effect of reducing the cancelation of distortion so may have unwanted effects outside the wanted area.
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#171 Re: PERSPEX QUASAR ver 2.0 prototype build
Here's the reference to the Broskie input/driver stage - its in the 'Boosted 300B Single-ended Power Amplifier' article (Aikido Cascade ver 3).
https://tubecad.com/2014/03/blog0283.htm
https://tubecad.com/2014/03/blog0283.htm
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#172 Re: PERSPEX QUASAR ver 2.0 prototype build
Ah sorry, forgot this had feedback. In that case you are right.
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#173 Re: PERSPEX QUASAR ver 2.0 prototype build
OK, thanks Nick, on the input it is then.
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#174 Re: PERSPEX QUASAR ver 2.0 prototype build
Ok, that doesn't really describe why either.Ray P wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:43 am Here's the reference to the Broskie input/driver stage - its in the 'Boosted 300B Single-ended Power Amplifier' article (Aikido Cascade ver 3).
https://tubecad.com/2014/03/blog0283.htm
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#175 Re: PERSPEX QUASAR ver 2.0 prototype build
This is an aikido stage and JB has arranged so that the second stage cathode resistor split introduces anti p0hase power supply noise compared to the first stage so as to cancel that noise at the second stage output - its psu noise reduction for the first stage psu noise given that it is running at relatively high gain with low psrr.
He does explain it if you read back far enough but as often with his articles you have to follow through several examples and sometimes previous articles to get the full explanation and for this to work properly the valves have to be working with the parameters assumed in his aikido calculation...
He does explain it if you read back far enough but as often with his articles you have to follow through several examples and sometimes previous articles to get the full explanation and for this to work properly the valves have to be working with the parameters assumed in his aikido calculation...
#176 Re: PERSPEX QUASAR ver 2.0 prototype build
Oh yes, thanks.
And also to be linear, which of course they are not which is where most of the null things out ideas fall down.the valves have to be working with the parameters assumed in his aikido calculation...
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#177 Re: PERSPEX QUASAR ver 2.0 prototype build
Indeed - although to be fair to JB - the Aikido designs will still improve on the situation with regard to psu noise... just not as much as simulation/calculation. Its the distortion cancellation stages that really are variable - some make real life situations worse! That's why I like JBs original aikido design as it used the transfer curve both the right way up and inverted so it did reduce distortion if you used dual triode valves in vertical pairs - assuming better than 20% matching between the sections... and with 10% matching it is quite good...
#178 Re: PERSPEX QUASAR ver 2.0 prototype build
Yep, it worked better with the second stage not producing gain, that gave closer matching, but that not the case here.JamesD wrote: ↑Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:13 pm Indeed - although to be fair to JB - the Aikido designs will still improve on the situation with regard to psu noise... just not as much as simulation/calculation. Its the distortion cancellation stages that really are variable - some make real life situations worse! That's why I like JBs original aikido design as it used the transfer curve both the right way up and inverted so it did reduce distortion if you used dual triode valves in vertical pairs - assuming better than 20% matching between the sections... and with 10% matching it is quite good...
Even so, the cancellation will have a tendency to reduce lower order distortion more than it does higher order ones. Likewise low frequency psrr is improved at the expense of generating harmonics of the power supply noise.
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#179 Re: PERSPEX QUASAR ver 2.0 prototype build
That is a really astute observation and accounts for the people who observe that the Aikido can sound a little harsh compared to a non Aikido version...Even so, the cancellation will have a tendency to reduce lower order distortion more than it does higher order ones. Likewise low frequency psrr is improved at the expense of generating harmonics of the power supply noise.
Neat!
And doing this within a feedback loop is going to exacerbate the situation regarding higher harmonics too... interesting...
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#180 Re: PERSPEX QUASAR ver 2.0 prototype build
Aha .... that was me, for one. It was very revealing of valve brands/eras as i remember, eg. with the older/newer 6N6P's.
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