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Default Tales of a Heathkit W7-M amplifier



"Analogdino" wrote in message
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Quick update:
Tried a pair of good 5881's, bias optimized, even balanced the cathode
currents to around 1.5 mA.
No good!
Max p-p volts across 8 ohms = 40 VAC, 200 Hz.
Thus, power = 25 watts.
Pretty much same as 6L6's, not really surprised.
We soldier on...

Did you mean "solder" on? ;)