OK what value is the volume pot? If 10k log connect a 4.7k resistor between the center wiper and 0v and retest to see if pot can get to 100% with only hum.rtchau wrote:Hi Joe,Joe Malone wrote:
HI Richard
If the volume pot is turned fully down does the amp motorboat?
No - it only seems to go bananas after the volume pot is turned up past 50%, prior to that it starts to hum after 10-20%, and nothing at 0%.
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Hi guys!
I'm building a pair of 2-way powered monitors using these amps. I'm wondering if there is a way to run 2 amp kits off 1 power supply (160VA trans) and drop the wattage on the just the tweeter side amp? Not sure if this is doable, really appreciate any help!
I'm building a pair of 2-way powered monitors using these amps. I'm wondering if there is a way to run 2 amp kits off 1 power supply (160VA trans) and drop the wattage on the just the tweeter side amp? Not sure if this is doable, really appreciate any help!
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If you were bridging just two amps the highest power rails allowed are +/-25vdc so use a 2 x 18vac transformer. This also lowers the wattage on the single amps as they are not running on the full +/-35v. So all works out perfectly.FaceOfShmuck wrote:Hi guys!
I'm building a pair of 2-way powered monitors using these amps. I'm wondering if there is a way to run 2 amp kits off 1 power supply (160VA trans) and drop the wattage on the just the tweeter side amp? Not sure if this is doable, really appreciate any help!
But if you are using a single amp for woofer and tweeter on +/-35vdc then the only way is to add a resistor in series with the tweeter. So if tweeter is 8 ohms then adding a 8ohm resistor would half the wattage to the tweeter and drop it level 6dB.
But lowering the power of the amp to the tweeter does nothing to help it survive overload as clipping damages the tweeter more than extra clean power.
So best is to just give the tweeter the same power but add a small fuse inline to the tweeter for safety.
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Thanks for the response Joe!
Not bridging, bi-amping. So is it still ok to run 2 amps off 1 power supply if they are not bridged?
I have some 160VA, 30V/30V transformers. Are these suitable for running 2 amps in this application?
And not so much worried about the clipping aspect as the usual 1/2 power to tweeter rule.
So are you saying having the same power for woofer and tweeter is fine? I can fuse all over the place if needed.
Not bridging, bi-amping. So is it still ok to run 2 amps off 1 power supply if they are not bridged?
I have some 160VA, 30V/30V transformers. Are these suitable for running 2 amps in this application?
And not so much worried about the clipping aspect as the usual 1/2 power to tweeter rule.
So are you saying having the same power for woofer and tweeter is fine? I can fuse all over the place if needed.
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Yes fine to run as many amps as the transformer can handle VA Wattage wiseFaceOfShmuck wrote:Thanks for the response Joe!
Not bridging, bi-amping. So is it still ok to run 2 amps off 1 power supply if they are not bridged?
No highest AC volts is 2 x 25vac to make +/-35v to 37.5vdc. The 2 x 30V will make around +/-42v to 45v which is to high.I have some 160VA, 30V/30V transformers. Are these suitable for running 2 amps in this application?
Yes and fuse the tweeter is good idea.And not so much worried about the clipping aspect as the usual 1/2 power to tweeter rule.
So are you saying having the same power for woofer and tweeter is fine? I can fuse all over the place if needed.
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Excellent thanks Joe!! Much appreciated.
I'll get my hands on some new transformers and go ahead with my build. I'll post on here again when it starts coming together.
I'll get my hands on some new transformers and go ahead with my build. I'll post on here again when it starts coming together.
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Just wanted to say, these amps are red hot. I built a pair for my good friend and excellent mix engineer Tom Garnett to run a small pair of hifi speakers for referencing and they sound great. I tested the amps on my PMC's and they sounded every bit as good as my far more expensive Haffler.
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Thanks for the great comment Nick.nickfranklin wrote:Just wanted to say, these amps are red hot. I built a pair for my good friend and excellent mix engineer Tom Garnett to run a small pair of hifi speakers for referencing and they sound great. I tested the amps on my PMC's and they sounded every bit as good as my far more expensive Haffler.
Can I or you add this to the AMP kit review comments on the bottom of the amp kit webshop page?
As I am trying to get all reviews and comments for all kits on the webshop for buyers to see easily
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Done... not sure if it worked though, I can't see it yet?
Joe Malone wrote:Thanks for the great comment Nick.nickfranklin wrote:Just wanted to say, these amps are red hot. I built a pair for my good friend and excellent mix engineer Tom Garnett to run a small pair of hifi speakers for referencing and they sound great. I tested the amps on my PMC's and they sounded every bit as good as my far more expensive Haffler.
Can I or you add this to the AMP kit review comments on the bottom of the amp kit webshop page?
As I am trying to get all reviews and comments for all kits on the webshop for buyers to see easily
https://www.jlmaudio.com/shop/amp-kit.html
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HI Nick Yes it is up on the website now Thanksnickfranklin wrote:Done... not sure if it worked though, I can't see it yet?
Joe Malone wrote:Thanks for the great comment Nick.nickfranklin wrote:Just wanted to say, these amps are red hot. I built a pair for my good friend and excellent mix engineer Tom Garnett to run a small pair of hifi speakers for referencing and they sound great. I tested the amps on my PMC's and they sounded every bit as good as my far more expensive Haffler.
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I’m having trouble getting this to work. The amp does not pass any signal at all. Power supply-wise I’m running off 2x Mean Well LRS-150-24 supplies to create my +/- rails. I’m taking a balanced signal from my RME Fireface 400. I know there’s a signal present at the input (a test tone), which is measuring at 300mV on my meter and my power rails are measuring +25V/0V/-25V. Heatsink-wise, it's attached to a die-cast aluminium case and it's not even getting warm, so I don't think there are any internal shorts. What are some good tests I can do to diagnose the problem?
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Do you have a wire link between mute and -V terminal so the amp is not in mute?kevanatkins wrote:I’m having trouble getting this to work. The amp does not pass any signal at all. Power supply-wise I’m running off 2x Mean Well LRS-150-24 supplies to create my +/- rails. I’m taking a balanced signal from my RME Fireface 400. I know there’s a signal present at the input (a test tone), which is measuring at 300mV on my meter and my power rails are measuring +25V/0V/-25V. Heatsink-wise, it's attached to a die-cast aluminium case and it's not even getting warm, so I don't think there are any internal shorts. What are some good tests I can do to diagnose the problem?
Otherwise best to put up a couple of photos so I can check your wiring.
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Yikes. I didn't get a notification about your reply. Anyway...
I haven't made much headway since. There's no link on the mute terminal. I've attached some photos.
I haven't made much headway since. There's no link on the mute terminal. I've attached some photos.
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You must fit the link between mute and -V to turn the amp ON. Without the link you will be in mute so will never get anything out of the amp.kevanatkins wrote:Yikes. I didn't get a notification about your reply. Anyway...
I haven't made much headway since. There's no link on the mute terminal. I've attached some photos.
Also for full gain NO resistor should be fitted to the volume terminals. Shorting the vol +/- turns the volume right down.
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Fitted the link and removed the resistor. Still nothing.Joe Malone wrote:You must fit the link between mute and -V to turn the amp ON. Without the link you will be in mute so will never get anything out of the amp.kevanatkins wrote:Yikes. I didn't get a notification about your reply. Anyway...
I haven't made much headway since. There's no link on the mute terminal. I've attached some photos.
Also for full gain NO resistor should be fitted to the volume terminals. Shorting the vol +/- turns the volume right down.