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Re: 5E3 screen resistors yes or no?

10/9/1999 4:08 AM
Bruce	Re: 5E3 screen resistors yes or no? OK! I've tried it both ways on a few real 5E3s and my Soulkicker 15 watt Tweedy Deluxe type amp and I can't hear any difference when I install two 470 to 1Ks on the screens. But the bottom line is, a 3K to 5K 2 watt dropping resistor, in the stock position of the B+ rail, is controlling the current to the screens anyhow. So, I guess I'm saying, I don't think it really needs the extra resistors there unless you are trying to cheat with high voltage to the plates. But, use them if it makes you feel better. Bruce

10/9/1999 4:08 AM

Bruce

Re: 5E3 screen resistors yes or no?

OK!
I've tried it both ways on a few real 5E3s and my Soulkicker 15 watt Tweedy Deluxe type amp and I can't hear any difference when I install two 470 to 1Ks on the screens.
But the bottom line is, a 3K to 5K 2 watt dropping resistor, in the stock position of the B+ rail, is controlling the current to the screens anyhow.
So, I guess I'm saying, I don't think it really needs the extra resistors there unless you are trying to cheat with high voltage to the plates.
But, use them if it makes you feel better.
Bruce

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Fj thanx Bruce, on the 1st 2 5E3's tha... -- 10/9/1999 1:57 PM