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Version 1.32 

2m of Grey wire (used for connecting to output transformer to tubes - Not Anode) 
2m of green wire (use the thin black and green twisted for heater connections) 
2m of black wire (used for ground and earthing) 
2m of white wire (used for feedback) 
4 x cable ties 
Short length of heat-shrink sleeving 
 
The 

Edison 60 Plus

 kit contains the following as extra to the above: 

1 x Power supply pack (detailed above) 
Stainless-steel mirror-finished top cover (as seen in the photo on the kits home page). 
1 x Toroidal type mains transformer with mounting kit 
1 x Aluminium volume knob (replaces standard knob) 
 

Additional power supply components (for reducing hum in PSE mode) 

Two sets are needed for each kit. ie one for each PCB. (each set contains) 
2 x 220uF 250V electrolytic capacitors (C20,C21) 
2 X High value ½ Watt resistors (R50,R51)  
1 x 100 ohm 7 Watt resistor (R52) 
2 x Blue PTFE sleeves 

 
Tools Required:

 

 
A good set of tools makes assembly easier although the following tools are required: 
Small flat blade screwdriver 
Medium sized crosspoint screwdriver 
Multimeter capable of measuring voltages in excess of 500V 
Cutters – Side/Snip 
Pliers – Round/Snipe Nose 
Universal wire strippers 
Soldering iron 25W or higher 
60/40 Solder 18-22 Swg 
Selection of small metric spanners 
 

Additional if available but not essential 

 
2 channel oscilloscope 
Signal generator capable of 1khz at 1V, (a cd with tones on will do) 
 or even a phone app 
Variac - extremely desireable when first powering up.  
8 ohm dummy load capable of handling up to 50 watts. 
RCA test leads  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Содержание Edison 60

Страница 1: ...ing soldered This ensures that wires are not held on to terminals purely by solder alone and safeguards them against becoming loose 3 When wiring an audio amplifier it is a good idea to wire each chan...

Страница 2: ...ening Your Kit And Checking its Contents Please note that a mains lead is NOT supplied with this kit due to safety regulations in the country of its intended use You will need to purchase an I E C fus...

Страница 3: ...7 R8 R29 1 x 374R 2W resistor R25 1 x 15K resistor R17 7 x 1K resistors R9 R10 R11 R11b R12 R21 R22 1 x 261R resistor R28 3 x 576K resistors R2 R3 R26 2 x 220K resistors R4 R5 1 x 75K resistor R24 1 x...

Страница 4: ...e Two sets are needed for each kit ie one for each PCB each set contains 2 x 220uF 250V electrolytic capacitors C20 C21 2 X High value Watt resistors R50 R51 1 x 100 ohm 7 Watt resistor R52 2 x Blue P...

Страница 5: ...ion point or first tinning the wire When connecting a wire to a valve base pin it is recommended that enough insulation be removed so the wire can be wrapped around the pin to form a good mechanical j...

Страница 6: ...this is done the PCB will be set up for both PP and PSE and will not need to be changed Now go through the parts list and solder in the remaining resistors and capacitors Note when placing the electr...

Страница 7: ...he front panel facing you Note current output transformers now have three output pins instead of four The forth pin that was a 2 Ohm tap is not required and its removal has increased the frequency res...

Страница 8: ...rd using the three M3 stand offs and M3 screws There are three positions the board could go in the easiest for wiring being the middle position The capacitors should be at the rear as shown in the pic...

Страница 9: ...ove diagram Note the blue wire goes to the left and the brown to the right when viewed from the front of the amplifier Cable tie the four wires together to keep them tidy All a c wires should be twist...

Страница 10: ...r as this reduces hum A light twist aprox every 1 1 5cm should be fine Blue 0V White X15 on PSU Brown 120V Red Cut and Insulate Black X16 on PSU Blue 0V Brown Cut and Insulate Brown 120V Yellow Pair S...

Страница 11: ...pairs which are not used Mounting The Audio PCB In The Front Chassis Panel Before the Audio PCB s are fitted the octal valve bases for the EL34 power valves must be attached to the front chassis pane...

Страница 12: ...volume pot connects to point X9 on the right PCB and terminal 5 connects to point X9 on the left PCB Connect terminal 3 to input switch S2 terminal 4 and finally connect terminal 6 on the volume pot...

Страница 13: ...wires from the mains transformer to points X7 and X8 on the right PCB the polarity does not matter Now link points X7 and X8 on the right PCB to points X7 and X8 on the left PCB respectively the polar...

Страница 14: ...to the same length as the right to give the same feedback path for each channel Configuring The Output Transformer For PP Mode Output transformer for Edison 60 power amplifier kits Top view down with...

Страница 15: ...rmer terminal A2 Pin 3 on valve base V2 goes to pin A5 and pin 6 goes to terminal A4 The right PCB is connected the same way The amplifier is now connected in ultra linear mode For Triode mode connect...

Страница 16: ...inear mode For triode or pentode mode follow similar instructions for the PP transformer connections Wiring The Input Connectors And Switches Cut the length of screened cable into three equal sections...

Страница 17: ...case to the mains inlet The resistance between the earth pin of the mains plug and the chassis should be less than 0 5 ohms generally the resistance of the test wires 2 Turn the mains switch on and fi...

Страница 18: ...this should be approximately 460V 490V DC For Push Pull this should be approximately 460V DC Depending on mains voltage 2 The Cathode bias voltage pin 8 for each EL34 should be approximately 35V DC T...

Страница 19: ...replace the standard zinc pan pozi screws used to hold the valve tube bases to the chassis and also the 8 screws that are on the top stainless steel top plate The 8 screws that hold the valve tubes b...

Страница 20: ...rds then use that throughout your build to maintain sonic consistency and electrical stability Silver Night Format output transformer The silver Night output transformer designed for the Edison 60 pow...

Страница 21: ...r as to add a variable resistor in series with each 470R resistor 100R variable in series with 3k9 2W across the 470R R 419R to 519R to balance them all out and set them the same for each valves in ea...

Страница 22: ...sy and sound flat the 6N1Ps are low noise but depending on which valve is plugged in you get changes in audible hum all are in any event very low levels and totally ignoreable The best appear to be th...

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