[R-390] Audiophools...like us.

[John KA1XC]

I agree Ken, it's nice craftsmanship.
But I was a bit put off by him not knowing how to spell Eimac, especially
given that the amplifier is raising the 304TL to high worship status. Maybe
he's a iMac user.

The technical section also had something interesting....

"CAPACITORS: Polypropylene in soybean oil for power supply circuits".

Soybean oil?? This must be the new age potting compound.
When rebuilding the electrolytic power supply caps (mandatory 390A
reference) should we be topping off the cans with soybean oil.?  Or would
this be a too "rice boxy" modification for a classic boatanchor. Would it be
in good taste, or just taste good?

:^)
John




----- Original Message -----
From: Kenneth Crips <w7itc@hotmail.com>
To: <r-390@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 11:33 PM
Subject: Re: [R-390] Audiophools...like us.


> Damn I am in love, drool, pant, OOOW-OOOH!!!
> go to http://www.mothaudio.com
> I wish I had the disposable income, the Moth M304TL mono class A amp
> with the Sphynx Pre-Amp have got to be some of the most beautiful retro
> tube electronic design I have ever laid my eyeballs on.  I have never seen
> an IMAC triode displayed in such a beautiful way.  This gives me
> an idea for building a HF amp with such a design. Can you imagine
> a 3-500Z mounted in the center, with 866's at each corner. The 3-500Z
> glowing yellow hot with the 866's flickering in time with the modulation a
> beautiful electric blue.  Take
> a look at the Moth "The Night Light" isn't that one of those little
triodes
> IMAC made for the hi-voltage probes on HP VOM's.
>
> I am patting My R390A, and pointing out this Moth device is an amp
> not a receiver so not to worry.
>
>
>
> Kenneth Crips
> Amateur Radio Station W7ITC AMI-877
> Ten-Tec Argosy 525, TS-520SE, Heathkit SB200,
> R388/URR, R390A/URR, SBA-1, Gonset G64, HQ-129X,
> SP600-JX17, Hallicrafter SX101A, BC-312N.