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Old 23rd Feb 2015, 8:36 pm   #116
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Default Re: RGD 1046 amplifer repair

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Originally Posted by PJL View Post
I would be inclined to try adding the 47 ohm resistor in each rectifier anode to reduce the HT voltage which will also reduce the current. It will reduce the stress on the rectifier too.
That's a great idea. I don't think I have any power resistors at that value but will get some. It will just take the pressure off the valves and perhaps the elderly smoothing caps.

The 560ohm resistor r47 gets rather hot. The output of this amp seems pretty impressive.
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