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Converting Solid State to Tube Rectification on a Preamp

I am looking to convert my Preamp from a Bridge Rectifier to a Tube Rectifier.  Any members have done or knows how to do this. Your help are much appreciated!


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imhififan
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@zipost
Do you have the schematics of your Blue Circle 21 preamp? and what is the B+ voltage?
BTW, I also found a BC21.1 with outboard power supply on usaudiomart.
http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649027319-blue_circle_211_tube_preamp_with_bcg31_power_supply_fre...
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imhififan
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...so you need to check all 4 tubes in tube rectifier bridge if operational?
So, it can be done, the question is why you want to do that!
czarivey
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So, it can be done, the question is why you want to do that!

Well, if it's to me, than perhaps I can assume some degree of masochism as tubes get blown over 10 times faster than diode.

 I think the best bridge approach with vacuum tubes can actually be done with 2 triodes as each triode can be represented with equivalent 2 diodes.


larryi
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czarivey,

Do you think your two triode ideal approach might explain why the manufacturer of my phonostage utilizes two 300b (or two 2a3s) as rectifiers in the power supply section?

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zipost OP
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Imhififan... the voltage on the secondary power transformer is around say 350v.   As an option on this preamp; Blue circle website do sell a separate power supply, pretty sure it will work with my preamp.  But i do not want to take that route.  

why would i change a solid state rect. to tube??? I am curious to see if a tube rect will outperform a solid states in my preamp.  All members feeback are much appreciated!  
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