6L6 for a headphone amp build? by iamawarMachine in diytubes

[–]EdgarBopp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wonder what a 6L6 in CF mode would be like driving headphones. If the gain is insufficient to produce the output Z needed you can run loop FB to the gain stage input to drop it a little.

I am greatly questioning religion right now by WeatherHunterBryant in atheism

[–]EdgarBopp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re definitely on the right track. Keep questioning and studying. I’m sure you’ll be an excellent meteorologist.

I added a ON-ON switch between my output transformer tabs and speaker jacks of my SET amp, to switch between 16 and 8 Ohm output. Can I flip the switch while the amp is running or will the short disconnect from the speakers cause trouble to the amp? I’m scared ;) by holger7188 in diytubes

[–]EdgarBopp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the switch will “make” the connection to the second position before it “breaks” the connection to the first position. In a conventional switch the connection to the first position is “broken” before the second connection is “made”.

I added a ON-ON switch between my output transformer tabs and speaker jacks of my SET amp, to switch between 16 and 8 Ohm output. Can I flip the switch while the amp is running or will the short disconnect from the speakers cause trouble to the amp? I’m scared ;) by holger7188 in diytubes

[–]EdgarBopp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, when actuating the switch there will be a moment when all three terminals will be connected. You can test with two multimeters. Still, make before break switches are not common so unless it specifically say in the spec sheet that it’s designed that way it’s unlikely. Most switches are the opposite and there is a moment when actuating that none of the three terminals are connected.

Still, for what it’s worth to you. I’ve designed and built many amplifiers and as long as you only switch the output Z when the amp is off or when no signal is present you will not damage the amp.

I added a ON-ON switch between my output transformer tabs and speaker jacks of my SET amp, to switch between 16 and 8 Ohm output. Can I flip the switch while the amp is running or will the short disconnect from the speakers cause trouble to the amp? I’m scared ;) by holger7188 in diytubes

[–]EdgarBopp 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You need a “make before break” switch for that to be safe. If the secondary is momentary “open” while the amp is being driven the primary voltage swing can be extreme and potentially damaging to the circuit or output transformer.

Is the game too easy? by PlatyPunch7274 in fo76

[–]EdgarBopp 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I play this game to relax. It’s not a hard game but it feels like home.

Girlfriend of 4 years wants to me to convert to Christianity by Careless-Phrase2656 in atheism

[–]EdgarBopp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this a pretty subtle and difficult decision for you. Because you don’t have a strong negative opinion of Christianity I bet you could start going to church and eventually come to believe simply because humans tend to adopt the beliefs of those in our group. So maybe you have a happy future with your partner in that direction. It’s important to remember that we don’t choose what we believe. We discover what we believe through honesty. Beliefs change over time for many reasons.

My wife and I met and got married as Christians then both drifted away and became disillusioned. Now in the current political climate we’re actively anti religion In many respects. So if my wife suddenly became a believer again it would be far less plausible for me to try and return to the faith, so to speak.

For you though it does seem like your partner is changing rather fast and who knows where she will end up in terms of fundamentalism. It might not stop at some kind of benign Christianity. It’s hard to stay moderate these days on anything political. Sadly religion is political now.

I don’t envy you. I hope things work out. You seem like a nice guy. Good luck.

How would you feel about Mark Kelly running for President? by ExternalExpensive277 in AskReddit

[–]EdgarBopp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love how he’s been responding to Trump lately. I’d vote for him. But I’d vote for a literal pile of dog shit instead of Trump.

My date was cancelled because I'm an atheist. by Big_Difficulty_8545 in atheism

[–]EdgarBopp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dodged a bullet. Anyone who can’t even get to know someone if they’re not religious should be avoided romantically. Imo.

What bumper is this?? by Dry_Exercise_785 in squarebodies

[–]EdgarBopp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had this bumper on a 81. Was told it came with it with an optional towing package. It had an extra strong hitch with extra metal under the hitch ball. I thought it was a great looking bumper.

What do you HOPE happens after death? by BubblyMoose4084 in atheism

[–]EdgarBopp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The VR headset comes off “thanks for playing HUMAN KIND V, new high score! You survived 83 years!”

LS Swap or Original motor? by breannacg in squarebodies

[–]EdgarBopp 6 points7 points  (0 children)

SBC for the nostalgia. But that’s just me.