Re: Introducing the M5 and QS10
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Ha! Ian's post made me smile and yours made me laugh.
I'd be glad to field test the M5s, but I don't think I am capable of producing detailed data. My only test instruments are two aging ears connected to a brain, heart and soul.
That's the thing about music, it reaches and arouses all of our most human faculties.
Yes, I feel that irresistible impulse rising and when I am unable to resist, I will give Ian a call and report to you all!
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Phil, does your SET tube amp employ negative feedback?
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If I lick my fingers and touch the glowing fire bottles, will that give me a hint as to whether my SET employs negative feedback?
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Yes.
"The circuit has negative feedback, and you can see it in the schematic, where connections from the secondary winding of the output transformer go back to the input. The use of negative feedback may be responsible for the rising frequency response. We have talked about negative feedback on many occasions, and this circuit is an easy way to show what it looks like."
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If I lick my fingers and touch the glowing fire bottles, will that give me a hint as to whether my SET employs negative feedback? I think your tongue would prove to be a better indicator.
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Yes, Dr. Emilio Lazardo, from the 9th dimension, taught me that trick. "Lick the output transformer," he said.
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Yes.
"The circuit has negative feedback..." Then the output impedance of the amp will be acceptably low across the entire frequency range and the amp's output voltage will be well-controlled. This is a good thing. It means the amplitude response of the connected speakers won't be affected by your amp.
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Yes, Dr. Emilio Lazardo, from the 9th dimension, taught me that trick. "Lick the output transformer," he said. It tastes so much better when stoned.
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Received my M5s earlier than expected A little dinged up however (one corner on each, and the cover plate for one of the tweeters shifted in shipment and probably caused the dome to cave in. As promised though, some pics below. And I'll post my impressions on the sound shortly, but initial thoughts are that I'll need something better to drive them, haha. Not that my entry level Harman Kardon can't at all. Some tracks certainly shined.
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