tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:47:32 +0000http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/ultrajoshBlogger563125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-4733337638380700615Fri, 13 Apr 2007 02:06:00 +00002007-04-12T22:18:18.515-04:00 The saga is complete... for now. Got the new transformer from Triode and wired it back in the other day - still working like a charm and no more hummm. It's great to have a working phono section again so I can listen to yummy vinyl. The SCA has a Tape Out channel so next I'm going to send that thru a pre-amp to my ST-35 and power some remote speakers. And so begins my quest for a fuse http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2007/04/sca-35-success.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-2225942940112620384Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:42:00 +00002008-02-01T08:47:32.953-05:00 I think I'm in love. Currently hand-made and available only from moname.org, this USB powered control surface is a completely programmable device meant to be used with music control programs such as Max/MSP, Pd, and other MIDI, OSC etc music control languages. The website features free application software to run the device, as well, which does not require the purchase of Max/MSP, so there http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2007/04/mon-amour-moname.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-6115748705907068271Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:13:00 +00002007-02-19T10:39:00.821-05:00I installed the new power transformer in the SCA-35 and got everything wired back up and at first was really psyched to listen to some vinyl again. After a couple of records, though, it became apparent that the new transformer was humming loudly, without too much detectable vibration. There was also a slightly softer hum through the speakers which sounded like maybe a little ground hum. Buthttp://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2007/02/dynaco-sca-35-update.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-7931648210293413986Wed, 24 Jan 2007 21:25:00 +00002007-01-24T17:05:58.914-05:00 So I hauled out my Dynaco SCA-35 the other day. I had raided it for parts awhile back: stole the power transformer for my ST-35, and a couple of big resistors from the rectifier / filter circuit. Been gathering dust ever since. I finally found a replacement transformer from Triode Electronics and now I'm putting it back together and am thankful I found these: http://www.dynaco-doctor.com/http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2007/01/dynaco-sca-35-ressurection.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-115721798564659723Sat, 02 Sep 2006 17:23:00 +00002006-09-02T13:26:25.656-04:00A good article on wiring speakers by Wayne Harrishttp://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2006/09/series-vs-parallel-wiring.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-114856134473517499Thu, 25 May 2006 12:13:00 +00002007-04-25T17:27:19.203-04:00 This isn't really about tubes but it is definitely part of my quest for good sound on the cheap. I went on my first real adventure in car audio when I installed a pair of vintage 12" tri-axial EV speakers into my '66 Barracuda last summer, but that's a story for another time... Back to our hero: My wife and I just purchased 2 used Saab 900's, and I have been busily pimping both rides on my http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2006/05/clarion-c-bus-ipod-saab-ng900.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-114806317895320536Fri, 19 May 2006 18:25:00 +00002006-05-19T14:39:34.780-04:00Crookes Y Tube: http://www.arcsandsparks.com/ytube.htmlhttp://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2006/05/crookes-y-tube-httpwww.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-114364349559478953Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:43:00 +00002006-03-29T09:44:55.606-05:00http://www.clickykeyboards.com/ http://www.humanspeakers.com/http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2006/03/2-cool-sites.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-114106064130994687Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:13:00 +00002006-02-27T12:17:21.320-05:00Interesting article by David Mellor that explains tube and tape "warmth" - fact or fiction? His website has articles on a variety of topics of interest: http://www.record-producer.com/http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2006/02/warmth-what-is-it-how-do-you-get-it.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-114105137147758751Mon, 27 Feb 2006 14:35:00 +00002006-02-27T09:42:51.490-05:00The more I closely I listen to sounds and music, the more I notice environmental noise. My house, especially, is very noisy. The fridge hums, the furnace rumbles, the TV hums, the electric heaters hum, the dishwasher sounds like two cats in a dryer, and most of all, the computers hum and bubble as drives are accessed repeatedly for no apparent reason, as update after update loads http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2006/02/whirrrrrrrrrrrrr.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-113699968348242182Wed, 11 Jan 2006 17:13:00 +00002006-01-11T12:14:43.496-05:00I got this e-mail today: You contacted me about obtaining oil for the Tel-Ray memory cans. It is called Ucon LB-65. My contact is Jim Rutledge. He can sell enough for two machines. It only takes about two tablespoons. He wants about $25 payable by check. Contact him for details: rutledge@fayelectric.com I hope this works out for you! Slightly ironic as I just sold my Tel-Ray on eBay.http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2006/01/tel-ray-fluid.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-113318492239429543Mon, 28 Nov 2005 13:34:00 +00002005-11-28T08:35:22.396-05:00http://www.silcom.com/~aludwig/My_Music_Room.htm#Wall_treatmentshttp://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2005/11/soundproofing.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-113318436248605127Mon, 28 Nov 2005 13:24:00 +00002005-11-28T08:28:41.800-05:00Has some good diy projects and illustrations of acoustic room treatments http://home.comcast.net/~jtgale01/http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2005/11/good-audio-site.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-113051975739423876Fri, 28 Oct 2005 17:14:00 +00002005-10-28T13:15:57.413-04:00Connecting balanced and unbalanced equipment: http://www.dplay.com/dv/balance/balance.html#crosshttp://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2005/10/balance-unbalance.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-113029019239959869Wed, 26 Oct 2005 01:28:00 +00002005-10-25T21:29:52.406-04:00http://www.mediacollege.com/audio/connection/xlr-rca-1.htmlhttp://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2005/10/how-to-wire-xlr-to-rca-connector.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-113021065020435080Tue, 25 Oct 2005 03:21:00 +00002005-10-24T23:24:10.210-04:00Superposition of Waves = cool animations and explanation of phase cancellation and harmonics.http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2005/10/its-only-superposition.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-112974588440818271Wed, 19 Oct 2005 18:16:00 +00002005-10-19T14:18:04.416-04:00Science and Subjectivism in Audiohttp://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2005/10/science-and-subjectivism-in-audio.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-110718098759792359Mon, 31 Jan 2005 14:15:00 +00002005-01-31T09:16:27.596-05:00Phoenix Audio Technical Tips, Tricks and Secret Bits Pages http://www.phoenixaudio.net/tipsntri.htm http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2005/01/neve-mods-tips-tricks.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-110712200516751261Sun, 30 Jan 2005 21:52:00 +00002005-01-30T16:53:25.166-05:00by James F Lawrence, jr. (From the Journal of SMPTE Volume 73, August 1964) http://home.earthlink.net/~djahnsen/smpteart.html http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2005/01/improved-method-of-audio-level-control.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-110712172969204872Sun, 30 Jan 2005 21:48:00 +00002005-01-30T16:48:49.693-05:00http://home.earthlink.net/~djahnsen/ http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2005/01/how-to-build-tube-compressorlimiter.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-110703323208746513Sat, 29 Jan 2005 18:45:00 +00002005-01-29T16:13:52.086-05:00http://www.seventhcirclestudios.com/SCA/SCA.htm Group DIY: http://recording.org/users/kev/Project1.htm FET PreAmp: http://www.till.com/articles/GuitarPreamp/index.html http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2005/01/neve-kits-info-links.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-110702423619551807Sat, 29 Jan 2005 18:43:00 +00002005-01-29T13:43:56.196-05:00http://www.phoenixaudio.net/neve.htm http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2005/01/neve-stories.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-110634123851717522Fri, 21 Jan 2005 20:59:00 +00002005-01-21T16:00:38.516-05:00Gain Control Devices, Detectors, Side Chains & Audio "make-up" Amplifiers by Eddie Ciletti and David Hill http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2005/01/overview-of-compressor-limiters-and.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-110634035123549160Fri, 21 Jan 2005 20:44:00 +00002005-01-21T15:45:51.236-05:00Simplified LA-4 Modification, Upgrade and Parts Options by Eddie Ciletti http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2005/01/la-4-mods.htmlultrajoshtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4140370.post-110634017314930756Fri, 21 Jan 2005 20:41:00 +00002005-01-21T15:42:53.150-05:00http://www.tangible-technology.com/dynamics/art_o_dynamics.html http://www.ultrajosh.com/tubeamp/2005/01/art-of-dynamics.htmlultrajosh