In Reply to: just a thought... posted by Dave Cigna on March 17, 2007 at 17:36:35:
I don't think its primary effect is applying NFB. It is more like modifying the pentode characteristics a bit. It makes the pentode a lot less senditive to the applied load and g2 voltage.If one takes the U-L as applying NFB to a pentode, the arguement that a triode is a pentode with NFB becomes a whole lot more believable. The triode being the case where the g2 is attached to the plate or 100% U-L taps.
The distaste for U-L can probably be traced to the amps that first used it. Their designs left a bit to be desired from the POV of an inspired builder.
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- Re: just a thought... - Try-ode 18:55:33 03/17/07 (12)
- Good point! - Dave Cigna 16:09:55 03/18/07 (6)
- But!!! - Try-ode 18:10:53 03/18/07 (5)
- Re: But!!! - Steve O 19:45:39 03/18/07 (4)
- still, But!!! - Try-ode 06:01:05 03/19/07 (3)
- oops... - Try-ode 06:53:30 03/19/07 (2)
- It's not exactly the same.... - Dave Cigna 12:52:37 03/19/07 (1)
- Re: It's not exactly the same.... - Try-ode 15:49:41 03/19/07 (0)
- Re: just a thought... - Ray Moth 03:19:29 03/18/07 (4)
- Re: just a thought... - Try-ode 04:50:58 03/18/07 (3)
- Re: Forbidden methods? - Dave-A 09:53:42 03/18/07 (2)
- Re: Forbidden methods? - Try-ode 15:05:43 03/18/07 (1)
- Hi Douglas...;-) /n - Ivan303 15:45:52 03/18/07 (0)