...production! New tubes labeled "Tungsol", " Genelex", "Golden Lion" ... are NOT the same as the originals! Shortcuts have been taken to produce cheap tubes (cathode materials and coatings, less hours spent on vacuum pumping). The old saying "you get what you pay for" holds true for today's new tubes market!
Biasing a valve amp
Hi all
Just had a tube 'blow' on my Ekco EV55SE amp (one of the KT88). No mention I can find anywhere online or in the manual regarding biasing, whether it's auto, fixed etc.
I've opened her up, and cannot see any test points anywhere on the circuit board? There are 4 variable resistors positioned relatively near, but as my amp has 4 x KT88, 4 x 12AU7 & 1 x 12AX7 surely I'd need 7 variable resistors?
I'm not massively clued up with electronics so any help gratefully received! I can take pics of the board if that would help?
Just had a tube 'blow' on my Ekco EV55SE amp (one of the KT88). No mention I can find anywhere online or in the manual regarding biasing, whether it's auto, fixed etc.
I've opened her up, and cannot see any test points anywhere on the circuit board? There are 4 variable resistors positioned relatively near, but as my amp has 4 x KT88, 4 x 12AU7 & 1 x 12AX7 surely I'd need 7 variable resistors?
I'm not massively clued up with electronics so any help gratefully received! I can take pics of the board if that would help?
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www.ekoukusaudio.com Here's the web address. Try to get a schematic. Also ask for any service bulletins. I suspect that those Russian or Chinese KT88's are being run too hard. They should be willing to put you in contact with a nearby service center that can effect repairs. |
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