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My First Amp Build

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Thought I would post a pic of my first build. I am building a "dumblelite" dumble clone....this project was made available on another forum so I decided to build one. have had a great time with it! just received transformers so the build should go quickly now. once I have it finished i will post other pictures...
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OK It's your first amp build so I'm going to give you some constructive advice - redo the heater wires so the black and white are twisted together all the way to the tube. The whole purpose of the twist is to cancel out hum. The way you have it the hum is cancelled along the back but not at the space from the back to the tube. It may not make a difference but why chance it? EVERYTHING ELSE LOOKS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND GREAT. :twisted:
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i would twist them alot tighter too.
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heisthl wrote:OK It's your first amp build so I'm going to give you some constructive advice - redo the heater wires so the black and white are twisted together all the way to the tube. The whole purpose of the twist is to cancel out hum. The way you have it the hum is cancelled along the back but not at the space from the back to the tube. It may not make a difference but why chance it? EVERYTHING ELSE LOOKS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND GREAT. :twisted:
??? How on earth would you do that?
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Normster wrote:??? How on earth would you do that?
Here's one way:
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are you saying that it will cause alot of buzz? if you think it is necessary I will try and twist them a bit tighter. what do you think norm? thanks for the feedback guys, it is appreciated.
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Honestly,
Not to be contrary, but your heater wires look fine...
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brownnote wrote:Honestly,
Not to be contrary, but your heater wires look fine...
I agree. You've got a great start there. Keep up the good work and you'll have a great sounding amp.
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Thanks everyone for he feedback...Did all I could do today, and got along pretty well. I will be pulling boards to put in transformers tomorrow nd start all the hookup wiring. More photos soon! Thanks again for taking a look!

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Looking Good! You'll be sounding like LC and RF in no time! 8)
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Damn nice job! 8)
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lookin good :D
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Good job Fatcat.
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Thought I would post some new photos....just finishing getting the transformers wired up....starting to take form now. thanks much for all the feedback, it has been very helpful and is appreciated!!!
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Nice. I'm jealous! Can't wait to start on my DLite project. Keep up the good work.
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