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Old 9th Mar 2019, 11:23 am   #10
Paul JD
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Default Re: Building a little practical audio amplifier for experimentation

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Originally Posted by Diabolical Artificer View Post
Re R11 one would think it would introduce 50hz onto the cathode
As it is just a reference there will be no current flowing through it to introduce noise. It could just as easily be connected to ground but using a positive voltage such as the cathode can help to reduce heater hum.
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