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mrn1ngstr
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Re: New Project

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I thought that exceeding the max value for the input cap can cause surges that will screw up a rectifier and possibly the PT
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Notice the 120 ohm resistor between the rectifier and the reservoir. That will limit surge current if you were to cycle the power switch with a hot filament.
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I did not realize that. Learning all kinds of knew things during this project.
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I got tubes for my Stromberg Carlson SAU 10. I really like how cheap uncommonly utilized old RCAs are. I'm going to try both the 6L6 and the KT66. Besides changing bias, and different break up what else can I expect?
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