Vacuum Tube Preamplifier L-1
 
Introduction.

This device is a basic model designed as a path to the world of an actual music reproduction of your favourite tunes. We have made a lot of efforts to simplify construction solutions due to provide as lower influence as it is possible to music reproduction itself.
Construction

After having done many researches, a long lasting trial period and according to our experience, preamplifier tube 6N1P was chosen as the best solution for few ordered custom made devices. Sound tests revealed us possibility of introduction Ni-Cd batteries (1.2 Volt) into cathode rod for obtaining stabilization of bias. The usage of battery enables purity of sound, larger frequency response and maximum gain. Anode connection consists of noninductive wire wound resistor manufactured by RCD. Capacitors on the signal path are WIMA MKP-10. Potentiometer of volume control is 2 X 250 K Ohms, produced by ALPS. To avoid discussion about the effects of wire length to the way of signal PCB is directly attached to RCA jacks; all components are on the double side PCB made out of epoxy board. The signal is transmitted from the anode.
 
Anode power is +250 V (C-R-C), and the heating voltage of 6N1P
is designed as the shunt stabilization +6.3 V.
 

Turning on
On the front panel there is a LED as a visual indicator. By pressing it, power is ON/OFF.

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