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Default Damper diodes as rectifiers


Maaark wrote:
In the datasheets for 6AU4, 6AX4, etc, they state that "use of this tube
as a power rectifier is not recommended".


Why is it not recommended? I don't see any flaws.


Hi RATs!

Um, some folks used WE 300B tubes as diodes. No accounting for design
muses.

This is not a mystery. Back when everybody made tubes, it was common
to diss "cross applications".

RCA radios had stern warnings: "Use RCA tubes for best performance."

So did many other brands ... some skepticism is recommended.

Of course, if you use TV dampers for a power supply and your dick
falls off, you can't say they didn't warn you.

Hi-Fi means whatever you think it means. Even if you are really,
really smart or whatever

Happy Ears!
Al