I posted this over on DIYTube a couple weeks ago but that forum is unfortunately in deep cryo-stasis now that Shannon has retired from offering boards. I was gathering parts for a pair of MKIVs, I first asked VTA but they aren't offering MKIV boards currently. I was very fortunate to get a pair of Poseidon boards that Tom McNally had spare. Now, between the Poseidon board and the Classic Valve Cap board, I'm a bit confused about how things are configured as the documentation on the cap board is a little nebulous (at least for a non-engineer).
Here's the schematic and images for the Poseidon: Poseidon Manual
This is the Cap board and schematic:
These are the two transformers:
...and this is what I have so far:
So some questions regarding the cap board:
1. Would the "rectifier output" connection be pin 8 on the 5AR4?
2. Assuming "power ground output" means the black wire on the A-470? ... would this also be run to the negative speaker terminal?
3. For Transformer Bias Tap, would that be Red/Black on the PA-135?
4. For Transformer Center tap, would that be red/yellow on the PA-135?
5. Where do eyelet #6 and #8 correspond on the Poseiden?
Sorry for all the rudimentary questions. While I can make assumptions, I want to ensure everything is exactly correct and consulting the experts is always important!
Here's the schematic and images for the Poseidon: Poseidon Manual
This is the Cap board and schematic:
These are the two transformers:
...and this is what I have so far:
So some questions regarding the cap board:
1. Would the "rectifier output" connection be pin 8 on the 5AR4?
2. Assuming "power ground output" means the black wire on the A-470? ... would this also be run to the negative speaker terminal?
3. For Transformer Bias Tap, would that be Red/Black on the PA-135?
4. For Transformer Center tap, would that be red/yellow on the PA-135?
5. Where do eyelet #6 and #8 correspond on the Poseiden?
Sorry for all the rudimentary questions. While I can make assumptions, I want to ensure everything is exactly correct and consulting the experts is always important!