Re: My first single ended stereo amplifier build
Hi Gabriel, I have been studying lots of configurations of valve amps, old and new, since I like the idea that in design the perfect solution becomes art. Hence the pile of bricks in the Tate Gallery.
But then amplifiers like Quad IIs have their own solutions for valve spacing and mains wiring, so probably some of this stuff is not so critical. My old radios use lots of metal braided wires, soldered to the chassis, which I suppose was belt and braces at that time.
Ultimately it boils down to some basics - wire routing, twisting some pairs, placement of the culprits.
It is a nice looking amp, and great that you solved the hum problem. However by moving from CLCRC to CRCLC you have eliminated some of the benefit of the choke since there is going to be less current flowing through it (assuming B+ goes from after CRC now). If this was me I would be tempted to get another bit of ally plate, and rejig it.
Cheers, Richard
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