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by marsbel
Fri Feb 26, 2010 1:43 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: OT load matching
Replies: 8
Views: 2989

Re: OT load matching

It would be easiest to use the Fender chassis. But it was designed for 6L6GC which are smaller than KT88's; I have doubts about the tubes being too close together. Also the transformer layout isn't what I'd like. They're too close together. Both problems can be solved, but that would mean metalwork ...
by marsbel
Thu Feb 25, 2010 3:02 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: OT load matching
Replies: 8
Views: 2989

Re: OT load matching

Thanks Cliff and Aleksander. So a B+ of 560V - 580V, Ia 60mA @ idle will get me in the ballpark. I've seen the datasheets off course but I was a bit confused because most high powered bass tube amps (SVT, Hiwatt, Trace Elliot V series, Peavey, ...) with either 6550's or KT88's run plate voltages of ...
by marsbel
Thu Feb 25, 2010 8:48 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: OT load matching
Replies: 8
Views: 2989

OT load matching

Hello, I have an OT of unknown origin that I'd like to use in a new bassamp I'm planning to make. It has a rating of 250VA and I measured the impedances: 2k to 4,8,16 Ohm. I'd like to use it in a 200W bassamp preferably with 4 x KT88 because I have them already. Now my questions: - Is it possible to...