Benson Monarch build

That looks beautiful but to be honest i would also love to have a look at that schematic. Too loud for me, but i am always interested in special circuits.
 
I’m in the same boat about volume. I’m using a Weber Mini Mass attenuator to keep it down to home levels. Next build will probably be a Princeton 5 watt.

If you want the documents, send a private message.

Also, for anyone taking on a similar project, some of the resources that helped me in terms of safety, the order of operations, etc, was the following….

Rob Robinette has a lot explaining circuit design, mods , safety , etc.

Rob Robinette's Car and Tube Amp Website

Tube Amp Stuff, Honda S2000, Mazda RX-7 Improvement and Modification
robrobinette.com

Mojotone has manuals for a lot of circuits. I read through their 5e3 manual to get a good foundation.

And Fazio Electric is perhaps one of the coolest people on YouTube, and she works on some pretty amazing gear.


I probably should have put a disclaimer on the beginning of this thread, but there’s some pretty serious voltage running through tube amps, and I don’t think you can read too much or take too many precautions when it comes to safety with this kind of project.
 
Quirkey said:
Where'd you find the schematic/layout for this? I just started building amps as well and this looks like a great build.
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Oh man I’ve been waiting for a schematic and layout for this amp since I first heard it. I’m also too new to PM. Any chance I could get a copy of the documents?
 
Curious if I could get any info on the benson build? I’ve been researching and building around what I’ve found. Looking to cross reference. Thanks!
 
CanadianDave said:
Yo,

I’m finally getting around to trying my hand at building my first amp, a Benson Monarch.

Thanks again to demetris who was able to get me a layout and schematic.

It’s still a work in progress, but here’s where I’m at so far…

I measured the components, created a chassis template on Apple pages, and printed it to scale.

By covering the chassis in painters tape and gluing the template down, I could use it as a drill template.

Please ignore the fact that I originally had heater wires running to the rectifier tube.

I also screwed up and cut the template for the wrong power transformer, so I made an adapter plate for the correct transformer.
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If you still have the schematic for this, could you possibly DM it to me? It won't let me send you a direct message.
 
This is totally rad! Turned out great.

I hate to pester, but are you able to provide your schematic/layout? My brother and I are looking to tackle this build.

I would DM, but I am too new sadly!

Cheers,
Isovalas
 
Hi, just like the others, would love the documents myself as well but I can't DM others.
Would be much appreciated if you could send me a copy if possible.
 
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