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Amplifier Design Classes

I am interested in level 1
27 (17.4%)
I am interested in level 2
21 (13.5%)
I just want to learn how amplifiers work just to know
13 (8.4%)
I want to build amplifiers and use them
27 (17.4%)
I have test equipment
7 (4.5%)
I plan to get the suggested test equipment
17 (11%)
I want to make amplifiers but judge them by listening only
4 (2.6%)
I want to learn how to design and make my own transformers
13 (8.4%)
I would like the class to have a kit to buy and build
26 (16.8%)

Total Members Voted: 40

Amplifier Design Classes

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mresseguie

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Re: Amplifier Design Classes
« Reply #20 on: 8 Feb 2014, 01:56 pm »
EDS_ posted, "I hope people understand what a highly regarded figure RM is within the audio field and what an unusual opportunity this is-."

 [Imagine my replying with a timid smile and total embarrassment.] Um. Well. I had to Google his name to find out who he is.  :oops: This just goes to show how fresh off the boat I am in the audiophile world. Half the time I see this or that poster's name, I simply don't recognize who he/she is. It's almost as though I had lived in another world until recently.  :wink:

Mr. Modjeski, I would be honored to learn from you whatever you can teach me about amplifiers. I will try to be a good student. :thumb:

BobM

Re: Amplifier Design Classes
« Reply #21 on: 8 Feb 2014, 04:01 pm »
RAM - this is a very thoughtful and highly cool endeavor you are proposing. I would love to participate, but dedicating 10 Saturday mornings isn't going to work with my calendar at all.

Now if you were to record these 10 sessions and offer them out to people for a fee so they could view them at their leisure I would be the first to sign up. In fact, I bet you would likely get 5x the number of interested people subscribing, which should easily cover the cost of filming and hosting the vid's.

Just a thought. Thanks for offering to broaden our knowledge of the design and build aspects of this hobby.

Bob

ochremoon

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Re: Amplifier Design Classes
« Reply #22 on: 9 Feb 2014, 12:22 pm »
As I'm in Australia I definitely endorse what Bob said. Please consider recording lectures as I'm sure there are many like myself who would be happy to pay for such a service.

Roger A. Modjeski

Re: Amplifier Design Classes
« Reply #23 on: 12 Feb 2014, 05:13 pm »
Thanks for your votes, responses and Personal messages for enrollment (which I will answer soon). We are close to having enough people so I hope to finalize enrollment soon. I am looking into a way of making the classes available to those who cannot attend live.

TF1216

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Re: Amplifier Design Classes
« Reply #24 on: 12 Feb 2014, 05:50 pm »
Thanks for your votes, responses and Personal messages for enrollment (which I will answer soon). We are close to having enough people so I hope to finalize enrollment soon. I am looking into a way of making the classes available to those who cannot attend live.

Wonderful, if it is not too late I would also like to join.

Roger A. Modjeski

Re: Amplifier Design Classes
« Reply #25 on: 12 Feb 2014, 06:19 pm »
Its not too late, we are still taking students.

TF1216

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Re: Amplifier Design Classes
« Reply #26 on: 12 Feb 2014, 06:22 pm »
Thank you  :thumb:

davisoly

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Re: Amplifier Design Classes
« Reply #27 on: 13 Feb 2014, 12:25 am »
Please register me for your course. Let me know when you are accepting payment.
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Re: Amplifier Design Classes - Safety Precautions
« Reply #28 on: 17 Feb 2014, 11:55 pm »
Roger,

Most of the students are novices and safety should be of primary concern. The supply voltage is in excess of 350Vdc and DIYers must take special precautions.

I recommend you include at least 1/2 the lesson on how to deal with high voltages e.g powering up, voltage measurements, etc.

BTW your idea of Amplifier Design classes is a good one.

Cheers.

 

mhconley

Re: Amplifier Design Classes
« Reply #29 on: 19 Feb 2014, 01:46 pm »
Count me in!  I am also on the east coast so the earlier the better. :D

Martin

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Re: Amplifier Design Classes - Safety Precautions
« Reply #30 on: 20 Feb 2014, 02:09 am »
Roger,

Most of the students are novices and safety should be of primary concern. The supply voltage is in excess of 350Vdc and DIYers must take special precautions.

I recommend you include at least 1/2 the lesson on how to deal with high voltages e.g powering up, voltage measurements, etc.

BTW your idea of Amplifier Design classes is a good one.

Cheers.

Agreed 100%.


EDS_

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Re: Amplifier Design Classes - Safety Precautions
« Reply #31 on: 20 Feb 2014, 02:10 am »
Roger,

Most of the students are novices and safety should be of primary concern. The supply voltage is in excess of 350Vdc and DIYers must take special precautions.

I recommend you include at least 1/2 the lesson on how to deal with high voltages e.g powering up, voltage measurements, etc.

BTW your idea of Amplifier Design classes is a good one.

Cheers.

sorry....DP


PET-240

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Re: Amplifier Design Classes
« Reply #32 on: 27 Feb 2014, 03:43 am »
PM Sent.

Thank you for this opportunity Roger, really cool!

Chuz,

Drew

genelex

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Re: Amplifier Design Classes
« Reply #33 on: 27 Feb 2014, 04:11 pm »
I would like to be in the class if its not to late.
Is the time still 11 PST?

Roger A. Modjeski

Re: Amplifier Design Classes
« Reply #34 on: 2 Mar 2014, 02:10 am »
That is still the projected time. I hope to get classes started near the end of March. Thanks to everyone for their interest and votes.

PET-240

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Re: Amplifier Design Classes
« Reply #35 on: 2 Mar 2014, 02:34 am »
Hey Roger,

I will have a look at google hangouts to see if they can be recorded, being in Australia time zones issuea arrive as well.

Chuz,

Drew

TF1216

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Re: Amplifier Design Classes
« Reply #36 on: 2 Mar 2014, 02:46 am »
Is anyone familiar with what ted_b used to record his talk about computer playback?  That might be an option.

mhconley

Re: Amplifier Design Classes
« Reply #37 on: 2 Mar 2014, 02:55 am »
That is still the projected time. I hope to get classes started near the end of March. Thanks to everyone for their interest and votes.

Fantastic...  I received my Signal Generator today.



Next up is an oscilloscope.

Martin
« Last Edit: 7 Mar 2014, 09:20 pm by mhconley »

Ericus Rex

Re: Amplifier Design Classes
« Reply #38 on: 6 Mar 2014, 04:46 pm »
I see an HP 175A tubed oscilloscope for sale locally for $30 with some other goodies.  Is this a good model or should I wait for the recommended hp 200 or newer?

Thx!

mhconley

Re: Amplifier Design Classes
« Reply #39 on: 7 Mar 2014, 09:22 pm »
I picked up this oscilloscope for $50.



Will be testing the signal generator with the oscilloscope and vice-versa.

Martin