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5/11/2000 1:59 PM
Menza	PT question Hello... I'm planning to build a Matchless DC30 (4xEL84). I have a PT that has 425-375-0-375-475 @150mA. When rectified it would give way more than needed (I'll use 5u4).. How can I drop that voltage to 350V? I know that I can use zeners from ct to ground. Does it make a difference in the tone? I also have a choke: 4H, 65 ohm. Can I use it to make a LC filter? (Though I'd prefer to use it as screen filter choke..) What is the benefit of using resistors before the rectifier? (as in November) Anybody know which speaker is suitable for this amp? Menza

5/11/2000 1:59 PM

Menza

PT question

Hello...
I'm planning to build a Matchless DC30 (4xEL84).
I have a PT that has 425-375-0-375-475 @150mA.
When rectified it would give way more than needed (I'll use 5u4)..
How can I drop that voltage to 350V?

I know that I can use zeners from ct to ground.
Does it make a difference in the tone?

I also have a choke: 4H, 65 ohm.
Can I use it to make a LC filter?
(Though I'd prefer to use it as screen filter choke..)

What is the benefit of using resistors before
the rectifier? (as in November)

Anybody know which speaker is suitable for this amp?

Menza

Replies:

Don Symes Grab a copy of PSUD-II from the sof... -- 5/12/2000 1:39 AM
Winnie Thomas Menza,I computed th... -- 5/12/2000 2:13 AM
Menza Thanks -- 5/12/2000 9:40 AM