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ITB Marketing and Distribution Day
Future, Hospitality, Marketing
March 11, 2016
10:30 - 16:45
Hall 7.1b, Auditorium London
The ITB Marketing and Distribution Day provides valuable know-how for innovative marketing and distribution strategies. The focus of this day of the convention is on keynotes from top managers, new findings about the important luxury travel market segment and the impact of the EU Package Travel Directive. Highlights include the presentation of the humanoid robot ChihiraKanae from Toshiba and the discussion of its application possibilities in the tourism industry; exclusive global study results from Travelzoo round out the avant-garde notion that touristic products will be very different in the future.
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Hans-Harry Bittner, Founder & Owner, Bittner International Training
Hans-Harry Bittner, Founder & Owner, Bittner International Training
By the year 2030, over 1 billion additional people will be traveling with mobility use for travelers producing a convergence of retailing and location services. If one thing has been a constant in the travel industry, it is change. Today more than ever, significant events are transforming our industry at a pace never seen before. Millennials are replacing baby boomers as the dominant travel group and reshaping the way we think about hospitality and service. New technologies – from augmented reality to predictive technology – travel has both new opportunities and challenges. With 90% of the world's population online, travelers judge their experiences by how much they feel like magic and if the experience doesn't measure up – it will be quickly abandoned. Learn what disruptions have shaped our industry into the current state it is today and why seven years is the furthest we can look into the future due to the accelerated pace of change of technology innovation.
Keynote Speaker:
Greg Webb, Vice Chairman, Sabre
It is proven that different leadership competencies are required for a successful digital transformation. What are those competencies and how do digital transformation leaders differ from those of the "analog world"? In a study, global executive search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds analyzed competency profiles of successful Digital Transformation Leaders and came up with the so-called Digital Quotient (DQ). How do you find executives with a high DQ and under what conditions can they push the digital transformation of companies successfully?
Interview guest:
Georgia Stegmann, Member of the Global Digital Transformation Practice, Russell Reynolds Associates
Prof. Dr. Roland Conrady, Scientific Director of the ITB Berlin Convention, University of Applied Sciences Worms
We are experiencing a paradigm change in established luxury markets: Luxury is increasingly being defined intangibly. Self-discovery, simplicity, authenticity, "slow movement" - instead of an opulent demonstration of wealth and influence. What are the real needs of the top-end traveler? How can tour operators, hotels, cruise ship companies and destinations successfully tap into this market segment full of opinion leaders? Where is the journey heading? How can the complexity of this topic be put into terms and definitions – and marketable concepts? What can be learned from best practice examples?
More information on luxury travel: www.itb-berlin.com/luxury
Introductory presentation:
(former) Abbot Daniel Schönbächler, Disentis Monastery
Moderated by:
Marc Aeberhard, Owner, Luxury Hotel & Spa Management Ltd.
Panel guests:
Dr. Ute Dallmeier, CEO, Windrose Finest Travel
Thomas P. Illes, Cruise Analyst, University Lecturer and Journalist
Brett McDonald, Managing Director, Flame of Africa
(former) Abbot Daniel Schönbächler, Disentis Monastery
The new EU Package Travel Directive has made a serious impact on the business of stationary and online travel agencies. However, many questions remain unanswered. When are travel agents subject to organizer's liability, and what information are they obliged to provide? What could the bankruptcy protection rules be like, and when precisely does package travel come into existence during "click-through-bookings"? How is the business travel segment affected? What leeway pertaining to the implementation of guidelines will be used by national regulators, and what new conflicts with previous legal rules can be expected? And last but not least: Will the guideline achieve a "level playing field" for both on- and offline providers? The answers of the panel guests will be a valuable orientation guide for European travel agents.
Introductory presentation:
Gerd Billen, State Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection
Moderated by:
Nadine Kasszian, Editor, fvw
Klaus Siebert, Partner, Engels Siebert Lawyers
Panel guests:
Michael Buller, Chairman, Association Internet Travel Distribution VIR
Prof. em. Dr. Ernst Führich, Professor of Travel Law, University of Applied Sciences Kempten
Dr. Dietrich Kressel, Head of Legal Affairs, TUI Deutschland AG, Chairman of the DRV Legal Committee
Stephen Mason, Senior Partner, Travlaw LLP, Editor Travel Law Quarterly
Prof. em. Dr. Klaus Tonner, Professor of European Travel Law, University of Rostock
Mark van der Wal, Founder & CEO, TradeYourTrip
The Future Of The Tourism Product - Humanoid Robots In Destinations And Hotels!? Part 1: Live Demonstration Of Toshiba's ChihiraKanae
Few Industry 4.0 topics are as spectacular as robots. But what can robots really do - and do they really look and act like humans? Look and see for yourself, and reach your own conclusions at the global travel industry's first live demonstration of a humanoid robot.
Interview guest:
Robot ChihiraKanae, Toshiba Corporation
Prof. Dr. Roland Conrady, Scientific Director of the ITB Berlin Convention, University of Applied Sciences Worms
There are already pilot studies involving the use of robots in hotels. In the future, will robots be able to completely replace service staff, or will they complement their human colleagues? Will the use of robots increase product or advisory quality? Can the use of robots reduce costs and increase efficiency? What will the use of robots lead to – and what plans do technology giants like Toshiba have for the service industry? Can lower costs and service improvements actually lead to competitive advantages? What can we realistically expect from robots?
Interview guest:
Hitoshi Tokuda, Chief Specialist, Marketing Strategic Office, Research & Development Division, Toshiba Corporation
Prof. Dr. Roland Conrady, Scientific Director of the ITB Berlin Convention, University of Applied Sciences Worms
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Hitoshi Tokuda, Chief Specialist, Marketing Strategic Office, Research & Development Division, Toshiba Corporation
Customer Acceptance Of Humanoid Robots And Digital Technologies – An Exclusive Representative Global Study From Travelzoo
The use of robots is well and good – the decisive factor is how the customer perceives them. Travelzoo presents the results of the first global study about customers' acceptance of robots and other technological innovations. Based on a comprehensive customer survey conducted in nine important countries in Europe, America and Asia, the situations in which tourists would or would not accept robots could be determined. There were clear differences among the different customer segments.
Richard Singer, President, Travelzoo Europe
Distribution channels and advertising are often optimized by travel companies. But what is decisive, in the end, is whether the travel product truly satisfies the needs of future customers. That's why they take vacations, for "the real thing". In addition to relaxation, tourists increasingly want happiness and well-being. The latest research results show how vacations affect happiness and well-being, thereby providing criteria for the optimization of travel products and marketing communication. Findings from the latest happiness research, which will be presented, are also valuable for the global travel industry.
Prof. Dr. Martin Lohmann, Managing Director, NIT New Insights for Tourism, Forschungsgemeinschaft Urlaub und Reisen e. V., Leuphana University of Lüneburg
Doug Lansky, International Tourism Thought Leader, Keynote Speaker, Travel Journalist and Author
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I never had much interest in the royal family ... until Kate Middleton seamlessly merged her way into it.
I finally understood the previous generation's fascination with Princess Diana and that generation's horror at her sudden death. They had followed her along her preened-to-royal-perfection journey, to royal wife and mother.
I think my more favourable feelings towards the royals crept in during Kate and Wills' fairytale wedding and, this week, I genuinely surprised myself by being excited at the news she had gone into labour with their first child.
Maybe it's because I've seen so many photos of the Duchess making pregnancy look like the epitome of style. I really wanted to know how long her labour was and whether she gave birth to a boy or girl.
Unless it's sports related, it's not often that a positive news story piques global interest, and the prince's arrival has provided hours of fodder for workplace discussions on names suited to a future king.
The royal grinches have been out in force this week too, posting messages on social media or declaring their lack of interest in the prince's birth.
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The most impressive thing about Wills and Kate is how normal they are - talking nappy changing and crying habits with hordes of waiting reporters. Any new parent will tell you that bringing home a new baby for the first time is a daunting experience. It's hard to imagine what it's like doing so under the watchful eyes of billions.
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A young violin prodigy grows up in Harbin and Shanghai amidst the absurd and often deadly politics of mid-century China. Under the dual influences of her revolutionary parents and the White Russian intellectuals who are her tutors (and who provide her with a link, personal and tragic, to the composer Dmitri Shostakovich) she is drawn into a precarious world of ideology and espionage where music must serve not only 'the masses', but also the unpredictable whims and grand strategies of great leaders. Moving between China, Europe and New Zealand, the young protagonist learns how music and its artefacts link individuals across time in a chain alternately transcendent and tragic, and encounters the compromises that talent, fate and family force upon her.
John Sinclair was born in England in 1962, and has lived in New Zealand since the age of seven. He studied literature at Otago University, is a graduate of Victoria University's creative writing masters programme, and has worked as a political speechwriter, a Treasury official, roving public policy consultant and yoga teacher. In 1995 he lived in Harbin, China, as a Visiting Fellow at the Heilongjiang Academy of Social Sciences, courtesy of the Asia Foundation of New Zealand. He lives in Wellington with his wife and son. This is his first novel.
'The Phoenix Song is a major work, meticulously researched, mostly credible, and with a special historical fun moment reprised - a performance of a new Chinese violin concerto in the presence of the Russian leader, Premier Khrushchev, that is a rip-off of a Shostakovich composition. Music lovers will also appreciate the author's talent for describing how performers live with and for their music.' Ian Williams, Otago Daily Times
'In The Phoenix Song, you are in the hands of somebody whose narrative drive and grasp of history are impeccable' Nicholas Reid, NZ Listener
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John Sinclair, with his first novel The Phoenix Song, has created something of a challenge for readers. The story is densely packed with the history of relations between Russia and China and at times this can be overwhelming. He also introduces just enough authentically named Chinese and Russian characters to make it difficult, but not impossible, to remember who they are. We are helped by his decision to include a contents page and chapter headings to signpost some of the shifts in time and place. I had the feeling he could have made it even more complex, and the novel he has given us is a judgement call. It already takes a dedicated reader to commit the concentration required; if he had gone any further he might have lost us all.
The commitment and concentration required to get to grips with The Phoenix Song, however, certainly has its rewards. Told through a first person narration by Xiao Magou, starting in 1950, a year after the establishment of the People's Republic of China when she was eight years old, the story reveals remarkable aspects of life in the young nation. With a father who is a party official, the young Xiao's musical talent is quickly recognised and cultivated, but ever present throughout her story is the all embracing power of the party and the extreme control it exercised over the population. Entangled in Xiao's story is the complexity of Chinese-Russian relations, with secretive negotiations about treaties and personal relationships; the Russians feature heavily in Xiao's early life, and her parents', as well as at the Shanghai Conservatory where she studies violin.
The book does have its lighter moments, usually when the Russians are involved. Sinclair has great technical control of the words on the page, and effortlessly moves into dialogue and flashback when relating events that Xiao witnesses, as well as stories she hears from her mother, or imagines when looking at photographs. Some of the exchanges between the Russians at the Shanghai Conservatory are, while not exactly laugh out loud, highly amusing.
There's a darker side to the humour as well. Some of the decisions by the Party in relation to musical development in China would be, if they weren't true, laughable. The demands on citizens to be productive, to labour, in culture as well as the fields and factories, seem absurd to our modern day understanding of creativity. The idea of quotas for symphonies and songs, as if they were tonnes of pig iron, is remarkable. The arbitrary decisions on which western composers are suddenly in favour, and those that are to be discarded, are equally astounding. When students at the Conservatory have to suspend their studies for days just to attack Debussy and his work, to burn his scores, we'd like to think it is purely fiction, but we know it isn't; Sinclair has done his homework.
The story has an arc which is relatively predictable. Sinclair is a New Zealand writer, and the book is published by Victoria University Press. The promotional paragraph on the cover tells the story moves between China, Europe and New Zealand. It doesn't take much thinking to work out what is going to happen, especially when Sinclair drops in the occasional paragraph to make sure we know Xiao is telling the story from a point a long way into the future. Nevertheless, the way he weaves together the events is skilful and accomplished, and creating a consistent and convincing voice on the page for a young Chinese girl in the 1950s is quite an achievement.
Sinclair has produced an interesting and technically accomplished novel, but it didn't engage me quite as much as I'd hoped. Using the first person to relate a mostly chronological story means sometimes the narrative drags. Xiao consistently relates details of what she sees in a colourful way, painting a picture of her surroundings for the reader, but its does tend to slow things down. There are moments of excitement and tragedy, but Xiao is emotionally cold. There's a reason for this, but I had hoped to see more of her feelings.
The Phoenix Song is a book about a world so different to ours it demands to be read. Music and freedom (or its absence) are its themes, and it reveals frightening truths about the role these played in determining the future of twentieth century society. Xiao's young life touches decisions and people – Mao Zedong, Deng Xiao Ping, Khrushchev – at the highest level of geopolitics. It might not be as emotionally engaging as I had hoped, but it is certainly a book worth reading. Whether John Sinclair is contemplating writing a second volume of Xiao's story I don't know – it will be obvious what this should cover once you've read The Phoenix Song – but I would certainly be near the front of the queue if he does.


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Airbus calls on Chinese partners to join efforts for a green aviation industry
Airbus called on its partners and suppliers, as well as other key players in the Chinese aviation industry, to share its vision of a green aviation industry and to join in its efforts to make aviation an eco-efficient industry. The appeal was made at a conference on aviation eco-efficiency, which was held yesterday in Beijing.
Addressing the China Eco-efficiency Conference, which was attended by Chinese government officials and representatives of airlines, Rainer Ohler, Airbus Senior Vice President Public Affairs and Communications, said that a green industry must be the vision for the future of aviation and joint efforts are needed to make aviation an eco-efficient industry - which means growing and creating value with less environmental impact.
"There is not one simple solution but cross-industry and international cooperation are the way forward," Ohler said. "China has become an increasingly important player in the world aviation sector thanks to the country's continuous economic growth in the past decades."
"I therefore would like to make a call to the key stakeholders of the air transport sector in China, including the government, partners and suppliers, to share our vision and to join in our efforts for an eco-efficient aviation. Doing so will help long-term sustainable growth of the industry and China's economy, to which the air transport sector is a strong and indispensable contributor, as well," Ohler added.
Airbus' call received positive response from the government officials and airline executives present at the conference.
"China attaches great importance to environmental issues and the government is enhancing the regulations over environmental protection, aiming to addressing the environmental concerns while keeping the momentum of economic growth," said Ms. Feng Yan, Deputy Division Chief of the Ministry of Environmental Protection. "We fully support Airbus' efforts and encourage Chinese aviation enterprises to contribute to an eco-efficient aviation industry."
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A 40-year-old HIV-positive man will appear in Auckland District Court tomorrow accused of infecting three men with the virus and attempting to infect a fourth.
Detective Sergeant Andy King, of the Auckland central adult sex assault team, said that the charges related to three separates males aged 17, 24 and 26 when infected with HIV, and a fourth male who was 31 when he was exposed to the disease.
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Last Chance Highway follows Mississippi dog rescuer Shelly Bookwalter from Double Dog Rescue South as she gives unwanted dogs across the South a second chance at survival.
We watch Shelly as she pulls dogs out of shelters and off hillsides (literally), vets them and places them in foster homes, posts their profiles on Petfinder and finally, when she's interviewed and approved potential adopters, works with pet transporter Kyle Peterson to have them driven north to their new homes.
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Is Google the new Microsoft? Should government block consolidation in Silicon Valley industries like software and pharmaceuticals? And how should competition policy deal with companies that are "too big to fail"? Best known for spearheading the efforts that led to the federal lawsuit against Microsoft in the 1990s, Reback draws on behind-the-scenes accounts of significant Silicon Valley events and leading high-tech lawsuits involving top companies such as Apple, Microsoft, IBM, Oracle and AT&T to paint a tableau of government policy gone awry. He will discuss entrepreneurs, innovation and the competitive struggle – and what needs to be done to foster growth by reversing policies that many fear favor a few big, entrenched firms.
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Our June 2011 issue explores the rise of the Far Right in Europe, and the way its parties have entered the mainstream. This video shows the full extent of this phenomenon, covering countries from Austria to Switzerland.
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Man, I hate the off season antics and speculations! :grbac: Instead of reading this BRILLIANT thread, I could of had a V8 :slaphead:
its now official. its the off season.
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I originally built this pre-amplifier about 4 years ago when I could no longer contain my rampant curiosity regarding the possible performance advantages of Directly Heated Triodes (DHT's) used for this purpose. My original intention was to build something simple and inexpensive to allow me to investigate the possibilities. Since that time the design has evolved slightly and a few minor performance issues have been resolved. The current design is flexible, performs well, and has been very reliable—and perhaps most importantly, I like what I hear. (Insert a grin here.)
Interestingly many early DHT's offer excellent linearity without the application of any negative feedback. This characteristic alone would seem to make them ideal for pre-amplifier applications, but in fact there are many practical issues that have discouraged their use.
Most early DHT tubes like the 01 and 26 exhibit low mu, operate at substantial plate currents, and have a plate resistance high enough to make their use in simple single stage designs questionable. Some types require weird filament voltages favored for battery operation, and due to their filamentary cathodes AC power is not an option if an acceptable signal to noise ratio is a desired outcome. (Read, "lots of hum.")
I chose the 26 for the simple reason that I had a good selection of these DHT's on hand, and a dearth of the 01. The 1.5V filament supply issue did not faze me as I regarded it as a worthy challenge to be overcome in as simple a manner as possible.
The 26 and 01 are very similar except for the filament voltage, current, and the maximum plate voltage rating. From an audio performance perspective either of these types should provide exemplary performance.
I initially considered an SRPP design using dissimilar triodes, or a cathode follower topology; however, I felt that these were less than optimum solutions, as the additional tubes would impart their own specific sonic signatures and not allow me to accurately assess the virtues of direct heated triodes in small signal applications.
Transformer coupling seemed like the solution to at least one of the problems at hand, so to that end a vintage pair of UTC HA-133 plate to line transformers were procured.
This transformer was commonly employed in Ampex recording studio equipment, where excellent performance was imperative. The transformer is rated as having a response flat from 30Hz - 20kHz -1dB 1, a maximum rated plate current of 8mA, a primary impedance of 15KΩ, and several possible secondary impedances including 600Ω, which is commonly employed in professional equipment. A permalloy core, split primaries and secondaries as well as relatively good shielding are other features of this device.2
Obviously there is a certain amount of fascination surrounding the application of transformers and DHT's in a line stage to which I was not immune. These primitive designs have an excellent reputation for detail, tonal accuracy, and sheer musicality, attributes which finally overcame my concerns about possible technical obstacles.
The design featured here is very customizable, and can be built to suit a wide range of tastes and budgets.
Several power supply design options will be discussed, however based on my experience I do strongly recommend that the power supply be built on a separate chassis to avoid hum and noise from the supply getting into the audio circuitry.
Bear in mind that this line stage actually has very little overall gain due to the use of transformer coupling. Gain in my prototype is less than 4dB total and will be highly dependant on your choice of plate to line transformer. You may prefer to think of this design as a cross between a passive controller and a very low gain power amplifier.
The Sound
The pre-amplifier has a definite sonic character, tending to the very slightly warm, mellow end of the spectrum. It is extremely holographic in its imaging characteristics, and has excellent extension into the deep bass and extreme highs. The midrange is—err—"liquid" (nothing else quite describes it. Insert another grin here!) Transients are cleanly and clearly delineated without calling attention to them. The tonal balance is natural. It would be synergistic with a neutral to a somewhat analytical sounding SE amplifier, where its character might tend to balance out the overall sound. (For a suitable SE amplifier design, see my website at www.kta-hifi.net.) Obviously the transformers are playing a role in this, and it is quite likely that the character of the overall sound is more dependent on transformer quality than anything else.
I have noted that tube rolling does produce subtle but audible changes in the character of the pre-amplifier, but the differences are not extreme, and any good 26 will do the job. I have tried Radiotron UX-226's, CeCo Globe 26's, (my favorite) Philco's and several others—all with pleasing results. The installation of stepped attenuators recently resulted in a significant improvement in overall resolution, and I recommend them.
Overall I would say the sound is quite compelling, the signal path is simple enough that none of the music gets lost along the way. I also recently added switches to allow me to change the absolute polarity of the outputs, and there is material where this addition has been clearly beneficial—unprocessed vocals, choral works and percussion instruments.
Hazardous and possibly even lethal voltages are present in this design. No responsibility will be taken for the ability or inability to use this information safely. This article is intended for those with some construction experience and knowledge of what constitutes safe construction and operating practices.
Design Considerations
Being originally somewhat budget-minded orientation on this project, I choose to use as many junk box components as I could muster. A surplus encapsulated supply was used to provide both bias and filament power. Any supply that can provide at least 2 - 3A @ 5.0V and -12V or -15V @ 100mA will serve nicely. For those who are more ambitious or just don't have the requisite supply in their junk box, several other options will be mentioned below.
The sockets are inexpensive Russian made ceramic jobbies with gold plated contacts and have not caused any problems in 4 years. There are some wonderful NOS, not to mention new sockets available, for those inclined to spend the money.
The 26 filaments are operated in series using a regulated 5V supply with dropping resistors to reduce the voltage to 3V for the filaments... Despite the common filament connection cross-talk between channels has not been a problem.
I will detail several filament supply options that do not require the use of surplus power supplies, as well as what is required to use the 01, and its variants.
While cathode bias is possible with this design, I felt that sharing a common bias resistor and capacitor was a design compromise I did not want to make. Early DHT types are actually well suited to fixed bias operation.
Some will choose to bias their tubes with 9V batteries which will provide excellent service, and approximately the right bias voltage; however they do need to be changed periodically as their internal impedance increases with age. I felt that I wanted a "use and forget" sort of design not requiring periodic maintenance… (Hopefully, anyway…)
Batteries do have a major advantage in that they are entirely free of noise and ripple; however I prefer a well filtered and regulated bias supply which allows a wide bias adjustment range to optimize performance.
A fully regulated plate supply is featured in this design to assure consistent performance and low noise. The basic regulator design is quite simple and uses readily available parts. A carefully selected neon lamp can be substituted for the zener reference; however, feedback resistors will need to be adjusted in value to compensate for the change, and it is left to the accomplished reader to determine the correct values for the neon in hand.
Most pre-amplifier designs use some minimum level of local or global feedback, but this design does not and is only practical due to the inherent linearity of the tube chosen.
Performance is excellent in every sense; however, certain precautions are required in the layout and construction of this design as both the transformers and the tubes are susceptible to electrical noise pick up.
Technical Details
The pre-amplifier topology is a zero feedback common cathode direct heated triode stage transformer coupled to the load. It is essentially a low gain power amplifier with a voltage gain of under 4dB. Overall voltage gain is determined by the mu of the triode which is ~8 for both the 01 and the 26, the winding ratio of the plate to line transformer chosen, and the load impedance of the driven power amplifier. The output polarity of each channel is switchable in order to address absolute polarity issues which are sometimes audible in my system. They may be included or omitted as the builder desires.
Bias the 26 to approximately 6 or 7mA which is roughly equivalent to –9V grid bias. Measure the DCR of the output transformer and then set the bias to drop the appropriate voltage across the transformer primary where I=E/R, where I is the desired bias current, E is the voltage measured across the primary and R is the measured DCR.
See the table below for the characteristics of the DHT of your choice:
Transformers having a primary impedance of 10KΩ to 20KΩ may be employed with good results; however the higher the primary impedance the less the available gain.
Any transformer chosen should have a primary inductance in excess of 200H at the desired operating current if good low frequency response is to be maintained. Note also that the gain will be influenced by the load impedance reflected back to the primary of the transformer. In most instances these designs are intended to drive fairly high input impedances; note that gain decreases and distortion increases significantly as the load impedance approaches 600Ω, and 10K and higher load impedances are recommended for this reason.
The table below provides estimates of voltage gain, and source impedance for a variety of transformer primary impedances and a secondary impedance of 600Ω. The effects of DCR are neglected and will reduce gain slightly, and increase output impedance as well. Note that due to the high effective load impedance appearing at the tube's plate the available gain will very closely approach mu, provided that the load impedance reflected from the secondary is ~infinite. This table assumes an infinite load impedance—in practice, anything over 100KΩ will result in performance very similar to the values noted. Measurement of the prototype indicate it agrees closely with the prediction for 15KΩ primary impedance.
Power Supplies
The power supplies must all exhibit extremely low noise levels, with the filament and bias supplies being the most critical.
Plate Supply
The plate supply utilizes a power transformer providing a center tapped secondary of 600VCT minimum to 700VCT at 50mA. Rectification is provided by a GZ32 or GZ34/5AR4 which is overkill for the amount of current required, but provides long warm up delays to prevent possible cathode stripping in the pass element and most importantly in the DHT's themselves. It's also readily available and inexpensive—a consideration. The plate supply shown is of relatively conventional practice (for me LOL) with a few minor adjustments to allow operation at low output voltages. The 6BQ5 series pass tube is operated as a pentode in order to maximize RP and thereby present a high series impedance to noise on the raw supply. Note that as shown in the schematic, it is crucially important to bypass the screen grid of V4 at the socket in order to prevent VHF oscillations. If the power supply is built in a separate chassis, as I recommend, there should be only one chassis grounding point with all ground connections brought back to this point. I also recommend that the center tap of the power transformer be brought directly to the negative side of the filter caps, and from there go to the star ground—this keeps cap charging currents out of the ground wiring. The error amplifier is a paralleled 12AX7A and the reference is a bootstrapped 51V zener. The dc closed loop gain is about 10dB which provides an output of 150V. The entire 34dB of open loop gain is available for reducing AC output impedance and for reducing output noise. Typical noise levels on the output with good layout should be ≤5mVpp.
Choosing your DHT…
By this point you will need to decide which DHT you wish to use as the filament supply configuration will differ significantly depending on the choice you make. The brick option will allow use of either tube type, but is a less than ideal solution for use with the 01 tube if there is any significant amount of noise present on the supply output.
The "Brick" Option
Several options exist for the filament regulator circuitry; the simplest is to utilize a surplus brick type power supply.3 Which is an excellent approach for use with the 26 tube. These usually come with a 5V supply at several amps, and a ±12V or ±15V supply at a few hundred mA to operate op-amps. If you wish to use one of these supplies to provide bias voltage it is essential that the 5V supply be completely independent of the other supplies with a separate & independent ground return. The 26 filaments are operated in series using a regulated 5V supply with dropping resistors to reduce the voltage to 3V to operate the filaments. The supply must float, as only the junction between the two tube filaments is grounded. Some additional filtering is provided by a large electrolytic capacitor connected across the filaments.
In the case that a brick supply is used, bias may or may not be derived from one of the other outputs. An independent bias supply or batteries may be used if desired. Ripple levels on this supply must be very low, and 0.5mV or less is recommended to prevent audible buzz.
1. I measured a response that was flat to better than ± 0.5dB from 20Hz – 20kHz which indicates that this component was conservatively specified by UTC.
2. Magnetic coupling is always an issue with low level audio transformers and I recommend mounting them as far away as possible from power transformers and other AC wiring.
3. These supplies are made by Acopian, Kepco and others. Fully encapsulated these units were intended for instrumentation, test equipment and other similar purposes. Both linear and switching supplies are available, if a switching based unit is used the 5V output must be loaded in order for the regulator to function properly. I recommend linear based supplies if available.
Battery Bias
If you wish to use batteries for bias, simply delete the pots R1 and R4, then connect the 9V batteries directly to R3 and R5 respectively. Connect the negative side to the resistors and positive to ground. Leave C3 and C4 in place. Use one battery per channel for best results and note that the batteries will require infrequent replacement, perhaps once every couple of years or so. No other bias supply is necessary in this case.
Optional Bias Supply
This will be necessary if the optional filament supply design is used in place of the brick. See the provided schematic for details. The 7912 series regulator will provide adequate noise performance as there is additional low pass filtering between the supply and the grid bias pots.
Optional Filament Supply
A constant current filament supply may be used if desired, and is shown in the filament and bias supply options schematic. Two independent filament supplies are required, one for each tube. Do not ground the filament supply in the power supply chassis. Simply delete C6, R6, and R7, connect FILS+ to pin 1 and FILS—to pin 4 of the respective DHT. Connect pin 4 of each DHT to chassis ground in the pre-amplifier through a 10Ω resistor which will also allow you to measure and set the bias more accurately (and safely.) The values shown in the schematic are intended for use with the 26, however alternative values are given for operation with the 01. The monolithic regulators should be TO-220 types and must be adequately heatsinked. For adequate performance the voltage across each regulator should be no less than 3.5V. Dual secondary transformers are readily available from Allied Signal and other manufacturers.
Using 01's in place of 26's
Use the optional filament regulators and substitute the component values listed in the schematic notes. These will furnish 5V @ 250mA for the filaments, and the socket connections are as noted above for the 26. In addition change R11 in the plate supply to approximately 78.7KΩ to reduce plate voltage to a safe value for the 01. Bias should be set so that the plate current is approximately 3mA per tube. (Roughly –9V at the grid.)
Other Construction Details
I built my prototype on a single chassis, however unless you use a particularly large chassis I definitely recommend you not follow my lead on this one. I had particular problems with hum pick up in the left channel audio transformer which necessitated its relocation. Stray fields from the power transformer were also picked up by the 26's, a problem only resolved by installing a shield can over the power transformer.
Layout is relatively non-critical; however, keep the wiring between the grids, coupling caps and input attenuators/pots as short as possible. Should high frequency oscillation be noted add a 1KΩ grid stop resistor right at the socket on each DHT. These were not necessary in my unit; lead lengths in the prototype including the capacitor body is under 1.5".
I seriously recommend the use of separate chassis in the construction of this design. All input connectors should be isolated from chassis and a ground buss or star grounding scheme should be used with only one connection to the chassis.
Despite the choice of a surplus brick for filament and bias supply, the balance of components were all of high quality.
A conventional volume pot may be used; however, I really recommend the use of good quality stepped attenuators if you feel so inclined. I used a pair of ladder type stepped attenuators I purchased from Michael Percy a few years ago. The solitary coupling capacitor is a REL TFT type, but paper types may also be employed.
Output transformers should be mounted close to the individual tube to which it is connected, and far away from anything that produces a magnetic field. In the likely case that you are using a transformer other than the specified HA-133 it is important to assure that the transformers provide some level of magnetic shielding to reduce induced pickup.
Here is the parts list for the version most like what I built; it assumes the use of the aforementioned surplus power supply "brick."
Pre-Amplifier Parts List
Item Quantity Reference Part
1 - 2 C1, C2 .1uF/400V TFT
2 - 2 C3, C4 .47uF/100V Film
3 - 1 C6 8200uF/10V
4 - 1 C7 100uF/16V ELNA Cerafine
5 - 1 C8 47uF/450V min
6 - 1 C9 68uF/450V min
7 - 1 C10 1.0uF/200V SCR Film
8 - 1 C11 2.2uF/400V Axon or SCR Film
9 - 1 C12 22uF/630V SCR Film
11 - 4 R1, R2 20K POT 10% 1-2W Locking
15 - 2 R6, R7 1 ohm 1 % 2W
20 - 1 R15 1K, 5% 1/2W Carbon Film
22 - 2 T1,T2 Plate to Line Transformer 15K: 600Ω UTC HA-133 or Equiv. (See Text)
23 - 1 T3 Transformer 600VCT @ 50mA, 5V @ 2A, 6.3V @ 2A
25 - 1 V3 GZ32/34 or 5AR4
27 - 1 V5 12AX7LPS (Sovtek)
28 - 1 D1 Zener, 51V, 5% or NE2H Neon bulb (See text)
29 - 1 PS1 Kepco or Acopian Brick 5V at 2A or greater, with 12V bipolar supply.
30 - 1 CPC1 9 pin Male/Female CPC for inter-chassis umbilical cable.
Optional components shown in the filament and bias supply schematic are not listed here.
Many of the components required to build this project are available from Digikey, Mouser, Antique Electronic Supply and others.
This design is copyrighted and remains the property of Kevin Kennedy/KTA and may be used for noncommercial uses only. For commercial use of any of the circuits presented here, please contact me (email@example.com) for licensing details.


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Ludvigson, Sydney C. and Michaelides, Alexander (2001) Does buffer stock saving explain the smoothness and excess sensitivity of consumption? American Economic Review, 91 (3). pp. 631-647. ISSN 0002-8282
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|D - Microeconomics > D9 - Intertemporal Choice and Growth > D91 - Intertemporal Consumer Choice; Life Cycle Models and Saving
E - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics > E2 - Consumption, Saving, Production, Employment, and Investment > E21 - Macroeconomics: Consumption; Saving; Aggregate Physical and Financial Consumer Wealth
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It was once said that if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. Would you agree with that statement? I definitely would because that is the raw nature of how America amassed its status on this planet. They are always pushing forward, innovating and making sure that the future is being paved. I like to speak of musical success, at least for the time being. Music will always be around and carry the soul of humans until our end, so why not speak on this art. From the Elvis Presley, Beatles, Eagles, Marvin Gaye, and current stars there is something for everyone to enjoy and love. I am going to talk about mega success stories that the world knows well, and maybe teach you something you didn't already have in your knowledge bank. In 2011, Jay-Z was a thriving star in the world of music, and it had been this way for 15 years prior as well. From #1 albums to clothing brand power and investments in other media outlets and power houses it seems there is no stopping this household name from succeeding! He was known as a solo artist for a long time and wanted to change that in his reputation, so he teamed up with rap giant Kanye West on a collaboration album. This song became a hit in so many ways including ringtones which have been more important these days, so a business like this http/www.cellphonerepairsolutions.com/ is need. Continue reading
If you look at many of the biggest stars in Hollywood for their respective fields, you will find that some had a hand up because of inside connections. Some from being in the right place at the right time, and others who made a way out of no way to be where they are. My personal favorite is the last statement I pointed out. This is the underdog story and who doesn't love a good miracle in this big old world we live in. Of all the stories I would like to touch on, today I will have to talk about the one and only Jay-Z. Like many black males in America, Jay-Z was surrounded in environments that would not likely create growth! Poverty, drugs, violence, and other negative settings were the stage he was brought on. Have you ever wondered where the name Jay-Z ever came from? Well according to inside sources, Jay-Z had an early mentor with the name Jaz-O. Jaz-O was the one who taught him everything regards to the art of poetry. Having this positive role model in his life started a new and improved route for Jay-Z! He no longer desired to be conflicted with the trouble of the streets and to take his energy and enthusiasm to something that could bloom positive seeds down the road. Continue reading
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The Texas State Police are cracking down on speeders heading into Dallas.
For the first offense, they give you 2 Dallas Cowboy tickets. If you get stopped a second time, they make you use them.
Q.What do you call 47 millionaires around a TV watching the Super Bowl?
A.The Dallas Cowboys
Q.What do the Dallas Cowboys and Billy Graham have in common?
A.They both can make 70,000 people stand up and yell "Oh my God".
Q.How do you keep a Dallas Cowboy out of your yard?
A.Put up a goal post.
Q.What do you call a Dallas Cowboy with a Super Bowl ring?
Q.What's the difference between the Dallas Cowboys and a dollar bill?
A.You can still get four quarters out of a dollar bill.
Q.How many Dallas Cowboys does it take to win a Super Bowl?
A.Nobody remembers.
Q.What do the Cowboys and a possums have in common?
A.Both play dead at home and get killed on the road!
I swear, by my life and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine. - Ayn Rand
i have to agree with all of that and i live in tx and HATE the cowboys!!!
buying up all the guns and ammo i can just to PISS OFF the douche bag liberals
I like that about the Cowboys, and it is the truth.
Your in my Mind, and in my Sights
Did you hear that Romo tried to commit suicide by shooting himself in the head.
Too bad the bullet got intercepted.
I love it, I too live in Texas and HATE the cowboys.
"I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent
Don't hate the cowboys, don't watch sports on TV, couldn't care less. If it doesn't deal with guns, hunting or catching red fish, I don't care. If they capped all sports players to 100,000.00 thousand a year then you would see something and I might watch. Till then, I'll play with my wife and my guns on Sunday....or fish.
Funny. I can't believe the Cardinals made it.


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