I missed the 5V heater winding. With 5U4, probably 500-ish voltage. With GZ34, lower 500's, likely under 550, which seems to be the upper limit of a number of the tubes I mentioned. 3A is good for both those rectifiers and they should take the expected 415-415 input without a problem. I'd take a hard look at the KT66, and EL34. You can probably do it with a 6L6 if you use the 5U4.
If you can find a 5R4 that, too will work.
I think the input will be too high for many of the other common tube rectifiers.
That 5V winding opens a world of possibilities. Are you sure you don't want to send that old thing to me? You don't really need it, do you?
Identifying the use of a PT?
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Re: Identifying the use of a PT?
LOL, you've talked me into keeping it. A single-ended KT88 can do about 20 watts. Maybe a dumble inspired preamp. May throw in an ECL84; 1) because I have a bunch, and 2) that would make it a complete duck-billed platypus.Phil_S wrote:I missed the 5V heater winding. With 5U4, probably 500-ish voltage. With GZ34, lower 500's, likely under 550, which seems to be the upper limit of a number of the tubes I mentioned. 3A is good for both those rectifiers and they should take the expected 415-415 input without a problem. I'd take a hard look at the KT66, and EL34. You can probably do it with a 6L6 if you use the 5U4.
If you can find a 5R4 that, too will work.
I think the input will be too high for many of the other common tube rectifiers.
That 5V winding opens a world of possibilities. Are you sure you don't want to send that old thing to me? You don't really need it, do you?
It's never too late to have a happy childhood.
Re: Identifying the use of a PT?
That's the spirit! Don't disappoint us. We want to see what you do with it. Watch out because whatever Franken-amp you concoct, it will be impossible to duplicate, and everyone who plays it will want one.LeftyStrat wrote:LOL, you've talked me into keeping it. A single-ended KT88 can do about 20 watts. Maybe a dumble inspired preamp. May throw in an ECL84; 1) because I have a bunch, and 2) that would make it a complete duck-billed platypus.
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Re: Identifying the use of a PT?
Yeah, and this time around if it turns out great, I won't sell it. I'm still trying to buy back the franken-jtm45/50 I built and sold to a friend.Phil_S wrote:That's the spirit! Don't disappoint us. We want to see what you do with it. Watch out because whatever Franken-amp you concoct, it will be impossible to duplicate, and everyone who plays it will want one.LeftyStrat wrote:LOL, you've talked me into keeping it. A single-ended KT88 can do about 20 watts. Maybe a dumble inspired preamp. May throw in an ECL84; 1) because I have a bunch, and 2) that would make it a complete duck-billed platypus.
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Re: Identifying the use of a PT?
Actually, you know what? I have so many projects I'd rather it get some love and attention. So Phil, pay me whatever you want plus actual shipping costs, I will donate any profits to RockStah's funeral fund, all you have to do is tell us what you do with it. Pics and clips would be nice, but not necessary.Phil_S wrote:I missed the 5V heater winding. With 5U4, probably 500-ish voltage. With GZ34, lower 500's, likely under 550, which seems to be the upper limit of a number of the tubes I mentioned. 3A is good for both those rectifiers and they should take the expected 415-415 input without a problem. I'd take a hard look at the KT66, and EL34. You can probably do it with a 6L6 if you use the 5U4.
If you can find a 5R4 that, too will work.
I think the input will be too high for many of the other common tube rectifiers.
That 5V winding opens a world of possibilities. Are you sure you don't want to send that old thing to me? You don't really need it, do you?
Sending you a pm.
It's never too late to have a happy childhood.