Re: A pentode on the input circuit...

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Posted by metasonix [ 69.108.204.77 ] on December 17, 2004 at 00:42:31:

In Reply to: Re: A pentode on the input circuit... posted by coyote on December 13, 2004 at 11:07:02:

>http://www.hificollective.co.uk/kits/300bcrtdes.html

It is a passable circuit, though it runs that EF86 quite hard....
I'd suggest a 330k plate resistor for it, then adjust the
cathode resistor to get about 1/2 the supply voltage
on the EF86 plate. Some kind of turn-on delay for the plate
supply is recommended.

I don't really agree with direct coupling without some kind of safety
circuit or overload protection. Andy Grove is an OK designer though
his circuits don't really qualify as safety-conscious. Not really
suitable for a rank beginning DIYer.
I'd recommend some kind of fuse or current limiter in the plate supply
or in the 300B's cathode circuit.



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