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I need help setting bias

I'm having a problem trying to set the bias on an Audio Research CA50 integrated. The optimal setting is 65ma, but the highest setting I can get using the bias adjustment is 50-52. The output tubes are 6550, and the input and drivers are 6922. I swapped the 6550's for newer ones but it made no difference. What would be the reasons for not getting a higher bias setting? Thanks in advance
audiojerry
audiojerry OP
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Thanks Detlof, I didn't think the driver tubes could affect an output tubes bias. I can't check the driver tubes, but I can replace them with spares.
detlof
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Audiojerry, I am not sure, not knowing your configuration, but I had a similar case years ago with an ARC D-79 and checking the driver tubes solved the problem if I recall right.
audiojerry OP
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Detlof,
I learned that I was trying to measure using mA setting instead of mV setting. I should have been measuring in millivolts. Everything is great now. Thanks for your help.
detlof
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So glad for you, should have thought of that eventuality, also happened to me before to my utter confusion. One lives and learns. Cheers,
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