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"So... What you've built here is called a "Bridged Amplifier". Basically 2 identical…" Jim Dickison replied Nov 6, 2015 to Dual IM386 Chip amp	31	Nov 3, 2016 Reply by Paul Craig
"Should be possible... The whole idea of turning a radio into an amp involves injecti…" Jim Dickison replied Aug 26, 2014 to can a dab radio be turned into an amp	3	Oct 20, 2015 Reply by Pickedmoor Jon
"Nice work! Looks great!" Jim Dickison replied Sep 13, 2013 to Wiring a multi-speaker cabinet	14	Sep 13, 2013 Reply by Jim Dickison
"Here's how you could switch a 2-speaker cab with a double-pole double-throw switch (…" Jim Dickison replied Aug 15, 2013 to Wiring a multi-speaker cabinet	14	Sep 13, 2013 Reply by Jim Dickison
"In theory, if the speakers are perfectly matched, the voltage at point A will equal…" Jim Dickison replied Aug 14, 2013 to Wiring a multi-speaker cabinet	14	Sep 13, 2013 Reply by Jim Dickison
"I think we're getting into real cork-sniffer stuff here! I'm thinking the difference…" Jim Dickison replied Aug 14, 2013 to Wiring a multi-speaker cabinet	14	Sep 13, 2013 Reply by Jim Dickison
"I'm assuming you mean somethign like this: Either way works fine. Makes absol…" Jim Dickison replied Aug 13, 2013 to Wiring a multi-speaker cabinet	14	Sep 13, 2013 Reply by Jim Dickison
"Nice! That box design works well with your amp layout!" Jim Dickison replied Jun 14, 2013 to Ruby Amp in a Cigarbox Amp	2	Jun 14, 2013 Reply by Jim Dickison
"Actually the CB Gitty jacks are less (it's a 3-pack.)" Jim Dickison replied Jun 1, 2013 to Ruby Amp	6	Jun 2, 2013 Reply by The Capo Kid
"In my opinion, the best way to wire that would be to use a Switchcraft Model 12A jac…" Jim Dickison replied Jun 1, 2013 to Ruby Amp	6	Jun 2, 2013 Reply by The Capo Kid

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Ruby Amp

Started by BrianQ.. Last reply by BrianQ. May 18, 2020. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Smokin' amp (literally)

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LM386 N-4

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History Mystery--Orrtronic Tube Amplifier project

Started by Scott aka Farmer Ted Nov 17, 2016. 0 Replies 1 Like

Dual IM386 Chip amp

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Amp Speakers

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Grounding for Cigar Box Amps: Chassis Ground?

Started by Erik Bell. Last reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted Dec 20, 2015. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Neat amp components

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can a dab radio be turned into an amp

Started by Coventry Halfpenny guitars. Last reply by Pickedmoor Jon Oct 20, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes

SDA-T Questions

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HI - New guy & And speaker question

Started by Henry S. Last reply by Henry S Mar 25, 2015. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Are Pre-fabbed LM386 Moduals Worth Trying?

Started by Scott W. Last reply by Henry S Mar 24, 2015. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Powered sub to amp ??

Started by wormil. Last reply by wormil Sep 2, 2014. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Amp and speaker INSIDE the guitar?

Started by Greg Potts. Last reply by Ron "Oily" Sprague Jul 1, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes

trying to hack an old valve radio, into a guitar amp,

Started by GARAGE HERMIT. Last reply by GARAGE HERMIT Apr 29, 2014. 108 Replies 1 Like

Best mini amp KITS

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amp wiring help

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