D2 D3 Kingslayer Question

[Jmkrull]

Hey,

So, I was just wondering if I use the 1n914s would I have to double them up like I would if I were using the BAT46?

Per the instructions:

"The soft clippers (D2, D3) should not be too low or too high
in forward voltage, so I suggest staying away from germanium and LEDs. I found BAT46 to
work very nice here in either asymmetrical (two on one side, one on the other) or paired up
(two in series on each side. 1n914 are another good choice. "

Thanks!

[midwayfair]

High forward voltage means less clipping. Asymmetrical means that the forward voltage on one side is higher than the forward voltage on the other (typically most noticable at 2:1 or 1.6:1). You don't "have to" do anything in this case, it's going to be what you prefer.

Measure both types of diodes, then measure what you get when you put two in series.

[Jmkrull]

High forward voltage means less clipping. Asymmetrical means that the forward voltage on one side is higher than the forward voltage on the other (typically most noticable at 2:1 or 1.6:1). You don't "have to" do anything in this case, it's going to be what you prefer.

Measure both types of diodes, then measure what you get when you put two in series.

Great, I'll give it a try. Thank you!