5 Tube EL84 SE Build

[Kinkless Tetrode 66]

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Could someone please clarify what the values of the resistors/capacitors are? I am very new to reading circuits... I am also confused with the --* 360v notation, what does this mean? I am planning to use a volume attenuator to control the volume of the speaker output. Any advice is welcomed!

Thanks!

[xtian]

For resistors, if you see a numeric value with no letters, like 400, that's 400 ohms. On the far right, that cathode capacitor is marked 1,000uF, which is far higher than any bypass cap I've seen before (and I guess this same value is used on all five cathodes). But, then again, I've never seen a five-tube SE design. Also, there's way more stuff I have NOT seen that stuff I have, so take this with a grain of silicon.

Lastly, the 360v value you see on the OT primary is DC from the power supply.

If you're new to building tube amps, I'd suggest something simpler and that comes with paint-by-the-numbers instructions.

[selloutrr]

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[Kinkless Tetrode 66]

Could you give me a list of the parts, so that I get the technical specs for the PT right? Thanks.

[xtian]

In order to spec a PT, you need to know all the tubes in the amp; you've only shown the power tubes. What preamp tubes and how many?

Here is a cool calculator:

http://www.dreamtone.org/Calculate_Current_Form.htm