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CURRAWONG VALVE AMPLIFIER
• Stereo 2 x 10W per channel
• Low distortion and noise
• Easy-to-build design
• Remote control option
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48V DUAL PHANTOM POWER SUPPLY
Superb design for microphones and preamplifiers
PROGRAMMABLE MAINS TIMER
Versatile switch to control power as and when you need it
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VOL. 44. No 11
November 2015
INCORPORATING ELECTRONICS TODAY INTERNATIONAL
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Projects and Circuits
THE CURRAWONG 2 × 10W STEREO VALVE AMPLIFIER – PART 1
by Nicholas Vinen
A fantastic design for audiophiles – the best of old-style amplifier design
coupled with modern technology and construction techniques.
48V DUAL PHANTOM POWER SUPPLY FOR DI BOXES AND
CONDENSER MICROPHONES
by John Clarke
Build this superb power supply for high-quality live music electronic equipment.
PROGRAMMABLE MAINS TIMER WITH REMOTE SWITCHING
by John Clarke
This versatile, easy-to-program timer offers a cornucopia of useful applications
for remote-controlled mains switches.
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TECHNO TALK
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Copper mountains and zinc whiskers
TEACH-IN 2015 – DISCRETE LINEAR CIRCUIT DESIGN
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Part 10: Summing up
NET WORK
by Alan Winstanley
Fifty shades of grey icons... Command prompt
Dangerous deliveries... An inside job?
PRACTICALLY SPEAKING
by Robert Penfold
Circuit diagrams and symbols
CIRCUIT SURGERY
by Ian Bell
Analogue switches – Part 1
PIC n’ MIX
by Mike O’Keeffe
Review of PIC32 Touch Development Board
AUDIO OUT
by Jake Rothman
Speaking volumes – Part 1
MAX’S HOT BEANS
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mCookie Monster... Simblee delightful, my dear
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Electronic stethoscope for machinery
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