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Offline imgumby001

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I Think I’ve Made A Grave Error
« on: December 19, 2020, 10:48:31 am »
On my latest build I just realized I hooked up both the 5ohm and 7ohm taps from my output transformer instead of the B+. I didn’t even realize it until I was playing, it sounded bad, and I came in to see what was wrong. Did I just kill this ot? It was working, but not well. Feeling pretty dumb...

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Re: I Think I’ve Made A Grave Error
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2020, 10:52:23 am »
Did I just kill this ot?
Hook it up properly and see what happens.
A schematic, layout, and hi-rez pics are very useful for troubleshooting your amp. Don't wait to be asked. JUST DO IT!

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Re: I Think I’ve Made A Grave Error
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2020, 10:56:58 am »
Yes sir.

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Re: I Think I’ve Made A Grave Error
« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2020, 02:02:56 pm »
Thx Slucky, everything came out fine!

 


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