65amps ventura PI caps?

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jamme61
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65amps ventura PI caps?

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I have a 470k in series with a .047 cap running from one pi coupling cap to the other?(power tube side of pi) what is this here for? I've seen other 65amps ventura without this?thanks for any help
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Are you sure it isn't a .0047 cap? I've seen that combination in other amps, used as a cut control.

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ToneMerc wrote:Are you sure it isn't a .0047 cap? I've seen that combination in other amps, used as a cut control.

TM
yes you are right it is 472 (.0047). does this limit the high end and volume? thanks
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It limits the treble. It's a "cut" control used in other amps, but with a fixed value.
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thanks for the help
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I think you need to post the schematic so we can ensure the amp is functioning ok!

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I'd love to have one too :)
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