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AX84 P1 Rev. 11 A Successful Layout following three slides show how I laid out my P1. I used ndard parts like a Hammond 125E output transformer and Shack terminal strips. power transformer came from my father’s old collection. re is no manufacturer’s name on it anywhere, but it has exactly voltages specified in the circuit diagram. I assume that a mond or other suitable transformer will be roughly similar size, so will fit comfortably. pots are cheapo Alphas, two bucks at Ampwares. The power ply caps are from AES. The input jack is a Switchcraft: note t the terminals are laid out differently that those on the crummy Shack Chinese abominations. chassis is a standard 13 ½ x 5 x 2 Hammond aluminum job. I’m really happy with the result! It’s very quiet, no hum, a little hiss when cranked all the way up. And best of all, it soun great! Thanks to all the folks at the AX84 site: http://www.ax84.com/

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Page 1: AX84 P1 Rev. 11 A Successful Layout The following three slides show how I laid out my P1. I used standard parts like a Hammond 125E output transformer

AX84 P1 Rev. 11A Successful Layout

The following three slides show how I laid out my P1. I usedstandard parts like a Hammond 125E output transformer andRatShack terminal strips.

The power transformer came from my father’s old collection.There is no manufacturer’s name on it anywhere, but it has exactlythe voltages specified in the circuit diagram. I assume that aHammond or other suitable transformer will be roughly similarin size, so will fit comfortably.

The pots are cheapo Alphas, two bucks at Ampwares. The powersupply caps are from AES. The input jack is a Switchcraft: notethat the terminals are laid out differently that those on the crummyRatShack Chinese abominations.

The chassis is a standard 13 ½ x 5 x 2 Hammond aluminum job.

I’m really happywith the result! It’svery quiet, no hum,a little hiss whencranked all the wayup.

And best of all, it soundsgreat!

Thanks to all the folksat the AX84 site:http://www.ax84.com/

Page 2: AX84 P1 Rev. 11 A Successful Layout The following three slides show how I laid out my P1. I used standard parts like a Hammond 125E output transformer

7.5”

Output Jack

AX84 P1 Rev. 11 Chassis Layout, Bottom View

1.5”

IEC Connector under Fuseholder

1.0” 2.25”3.5”

4.75”6.0”

Input Jack Vol Bass Mid Treble

This layout is for mounting “Bassman”-style in the back of a cabinet, or for “upside-down” mounting, withthe tubes pointing down, front panel facing forward. For a “hi-fi” type layout (tubes pointing up), look atthe drawing in a mirror. The transformers are on top of the chassis, their leads coming through grommetedholes. Adjust the locations of the power transformer and the output transformer to fit your particular iron.

13.5”

0.625”1.25”2.0”

PilotPowerStandby

5.0”

2.0”

1.25”

4.0”

12AX7 EL84

Power Transformer

Output Transformer

Hole w/ grommet

Hole w/ grommet

Hole w/ grommet

Holes used to mountterminal strips

Holes used to mountterminal strips

1.5”3.5”

5.5”

1.5”

2.5”

Page 3: AX84 P1 Rev. 11 A Successful Layout The following three slides show how I laid out my P1. I used standard parts like a Hammond 125E output transformer

AX84 P1 Rev. 11Signal& PS Wiring, Bottom View

Input Jack Vol Bass Mid Treble

10K/1W

1 uF

1.5K

1 Meg

68 K

.022

470K

470pF470K

1 uF

820

270pF

.015

.015

220K/1W

100K 100K 100K

B+

130

100uF

56K

2.2M

47uF

47uF

47uF

47uF

47uF

-|-

-|-

-|-

100/1W220K/1W

1K/1W

1K/1W

10K/1W

B+

To see this more clearly, set the magnification factor to 150%.There is really much more room than it appears. Most partsare smaller than shown…All of the grounds are brought together at a “star ground” justto the left of the output transformer primary. This point isisolated from the chassis. The only chassis connection is atthe input jack.

Approx. starground point

Page 4: AX84 P1 Rev. 11 A Successful Layout The following three slides show how I laid out my P1. I used standard parts like a Hammond 125E output transformer

AX84 P1 Rev. 11AC Wiring, Bottom View

Input Jack Vol Bass Mid Treble

220K/1W

To see this more clearly, set the magnification factor to 150%.There is really much more room than it appears. Most partsare smaller than shown…The fuse holder is mounted above or below the IEC connector.The pilot light is a cheapo RatShack job, 110V, with wire leads.

Approx. starground point

100

100

SPST Pilot110V