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Re: Biasing DFDR

9/2/2005 10:18 PM
Brad	Re: Biasing DFDR Thanks coledavis, Is the max plate dissipation a function of the tube type/design? Same for any 6V6? Or is it highly dependent on the manufacturer/materials? I've read that 60-70% of max plate dissipation is the target range but where can I find out what the max is? I assume it will vary by manufacturer? In my first post above I wasn't looking for a specific current number to set it to, just the range that folks commonly see in those amps for a rough idea of whether I'm in the ballpark. The person who sold me some NOS tubes for this amp is who told me not to go above 20-25 ma. But to my ears it sounds a little cold. But knowing these amps put a lot of voltage on the plates I want to be careful with those NOS tubes. Brad

9/2/2005 10:18 PM

Brad

Re: Biasing DFDR

Thanks coledavis,

Is the max plate dissipation a function of the tube type/design? Same for any 6V6? Or is it highly dependent on the manufacturer/materials?
I've read that 60-70% of max plate dissipation is the target range but where can I find out what the max is? I assume it will vary by manufacturer?

In my first post above I wasn't looking for a specific current number to set it to, just the range that folks commonly see in those amps for a rough idea of whether I'm in the ballpark.

The person who sold me some NOS tubes for this amp is who told me not to go above 20-25 ma. But to my ears it sounds a little cold. But knowing these amps put a lot of voltage on the plates I want to be careful with those NOS tubes.

Brad

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