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Offline chocopower

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Tube-diode rectifier switch
« on: April 05, 2014, 12:07:33 pm »
I´m gonna install a diode rectifier option to a amp with a GZ34. I already have installed a pair of diodes in series with the tube just for safety.


I posted the two ways i think could work, but any correction will be welcome.

thanks in advance!
David

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Re: Tube-diode rectifier switch
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2014, 12:29:06 pm »
Either should work. #1 is a bit more clever.    :grin:
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Re: Tube-diode rectifier switch
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2014, 03:15:18 pm »
Yes, i agree with you.   :icon_biggrin:


My only concern was about the position of the rectifier. With diode rectifier engaged, will be in the middle of the chain, so i draw the #2. 




Thanks!
David

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Re: Tube-diode rectifier switch
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2014, 05:21:18 pm »
I think PRR would call option 1 more "elegant". I never would have thought of doing it that way.  :worthy1:
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