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This is mostly just links to things I have written. Many of them were prepared as articles for Sound Practices and Glass Audio, now unfortunately both gone. I am still in the process of editing the articles so please forgive the glitches.

 

Some on Valve / Tube theory:

 

The Mechanics of Distortion in Triodes

A Different Take on the Diff Amp.

Cathode Driven Class A2 triodes

The Glow Ultrapath Circuit

Valve / Tube Heaters

 

Some with a more practical bent:

 

Leak Trough Line FM3

A Balanced Phono Preamp

A 71A "WOT" Preamp

A Balanced Class A 211 Amplifier

A Pentode Cathode Follower Amplifier

 

And some regarding Turntables, starting with some stuff specifically for

the Garrard 301:

 

A Guide to Restoration of the Garrard 301

And 301 Part 2: Disassembly and Maintenance

A PP KT88 Variable Speed Drive for the 301

 

Continuing as I explore motors and drives :

 

Turntable Motors

A Drive for a Three Phase Electronically Commutated Motor (AKA Brushless DC).

AC synchronous Motors and Drives

DC (brushed) Drives

Part 2

Belt, Idler and DD mechanics

 

I also post on the Audio Asylum under my own name.