16 vs. 8 Ohm Taps on SET Amplifier (Drive Units)

by Cappy , Tuesday, December 05, 2006, 16:06 (6345 days ago) @ Bert

Bert,

Thanks for the reply.

I just learned that the Yamamotos 45s are 0.5v sensitivity.

I really don't like "wasting" gain so that is probably too sensitive for me. And I have a passive TVC and sources with standard (or less) voltage output.

Interestingly, the WE91-based Thorsten inspired Ladyday version I mention also has 0.5v input sensitivity. Both that amp and the Yamamoto have pentode drivers , not triodes. I wonder if the sensitivity is a result of the old pentode designs?

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