Glass Audio 1997 Issue 5 (of 6)
1997 Issue 5 (of 6) of Glass Audio - in PDF format
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Experience the perfect synthesis of classic vacuum tube warmth and modern performance with Issue 5 of Glass Audio 1997. This issue provides professional-grade DIY projects and deep technical insights to help you get the most out of your audio system:
- Current-to-Voltage Converter for CD Output – Eliminate the "dry, granular character" of digital audio. Designer David Berning shows you how to give your CD player a complete tube makeover, replacing analog solid-state circuitry with a tubed I/V converter for the most natural sound possible.
- Improving the SV811-10 Amplifier – Take your simple single-ended amp to the next level. Eric Barbour offers a robust driver circuit using the undervalued 6GL7 to increase power output and sensitivity, plus a unique eye-tube indicator to make your project truly stand out.
- Measuring Output-Transformer Performance – Rethink everything you know about these complex devices. Designer Menno J. van der Veen chronicles OPT behavior and provides eye-opening conclusions on how output transformer linearity defines the ultimate quality of a tube amplifier.
- Behemoth Tamed – Bring new life to the venerable Dyna MkVI. Paul Becker’s rejuvenation project utilizes new tubes and an independent cathode-bias scheme to solve common failure points and deliver improved dynamics from this classic high-power design.
- A Better Tube Tester – Never buy a dud tube again. John Shelley provides a guide to building a high-sensitivity, portable checker designed to hunt down elusive electrical leaks that conventional military and commercial testers often miss.
- 3M’s Tube and Chassis Damping – Explore the cutting edge of vibration control. David Davenport reviews 3M's latest viscoelastic products, demonstrating how aerospace and automotive technology can be used to eliminate sonic coloration in your chassis and tubes.
CONTENTS
Volume 9 Number 5 (1997)
| Article | Author(s) | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Current-to-Voltage Converter for CD Output | David Berning | 1 |
| Improving the SV811-10 Amplifier | Eric Barbour | 12 |
| Measuring Output-Transformer Performance | Menno J. van der Veen | 20 |
| Behemoth Tamed | Paul Becker | 36 |
| A Better Tube Tester | John Shelley | 40 |
| Product Review: 3M’s Tube and Chassis Damping | David Davenport | 46 |
| Glass Case | — | 6 |
| Ask GA | — | 50 |
| Letters | — | 56 |
| Classifieds | — | 64 |
| Ad Index | — | 64 |
| Glass Shards | — | 67 |
| Vintage Glass: Pilot AA-901 | Eric Barbour | 69 |
Note: Page numbers are based on the table of contents and article headers provided in the sources.