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S-PRE-2
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Hi John

Using the Jensen transformer to drive the PA deferentially only works if the winding has a centre-tap OR if you create a faux-CT using resistors. If the transformer has only the one secondary, then you cannot use it for a line out at the same time.

On S-PRE, you can create a "balanced" out by slashing the plate connection for the CF(V2B) and inserting 47k5 in the break, then use a 470n-400V to couple the signal to the PA. Add 475k to ground off the output end of the cap. This turns the CF into a concertina, which has two outputs in opposite phase. The gain and frequency response of the outputs are different but this will help to offset the low-fidelity of the class-D amp - it is NOT "digital". In this wiring, you can still add a transformer from the S-PRE main output but the level is dependent on how hard the PA is driven.

Have fun
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S-PRE-2 - by John Bourke - 04-08-2021, 10:49 AM
RE: S-PRE-2 - by K O'Connor - 04-08-2021, 01:38 PM
RE: S-PRE-2 - by John Bourke - 08-26-2021, 10:48 AM
RE: S-PRE-2 - by K O'Connor - 08-29-2021, 06:40 PM

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