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Old 21st Jun 2021, 5:00 pm   #6
cathoderay57
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Default Re: Barker 88 Output Stage

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Originally Posted by Herald1360 View Post
I'd be inclined to keep the 6V6s. If nothing else, the lower heater current is attractive for less transformer stress!
You're right. The mains transformer is marked 6.3v 3A and the total budget inc. 2 x 0.3A pilot lamps is 3.5A for 6F6 pair and exactly 3.0A for 6V6. I will leave the 6V6s in and also probably replace the pilot lamps with LEDs or else use 0.15A filament lamps. Cheers, Jerry
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