Baltimore
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I've recently become very interested in Vari-Mu compressors, and I've been looking over the UA 176 schematic (http://waltzingbear.com/Schematics/Urei/UA_176.htm). The dual diode tube (the 6al5) can be replaced with a pair of silicon diodes, right? I'm assuming this will give a different response, but I don't mind as I'm not trying to build a clone.
Also, is the interstage transformer necessary? And for that matter, is the 12ax7 really necessary? I've also been looking at the am864 schematic (http://www.waltzingbear.com/Schematics/Misc/AM-864.htm) which is without the interstage and extra tube, and people complain about its insane output levels all the time.
Any help is appreciated!
Also, is the interstage transformer necessary? And for that matter, is the 12ax7 really necessary? I've also been looking at the am864 schematic (http://www.waltzingbear.com/Schematics/Misc/AM-864.htm) which is without the interstage and extra tube, and people complain about its insane output levels all the time.
Any help is appreciated!