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Quick power cord question:

With a  DIY power cord that I just made, (pure, solid .9999 12 gauge silver) the tubes in that mono amp seem to be a little brighter than the other amp with the original power cord. So, do you think the tubes are brighter because they are getting more power through the new DIY cord or is the amp having to work harder and that’s why the tubes are brighter?

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daj
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"What we learn from history is that we do not learn from history"
aewarren
594 posts
 
If you cant switch the power cords, why not switch the amps?
jpwarren58
624 posts
 
Hi Ho  Silver Away!

Don't ever do that again.

Who knows why the tubes are brighter?
Not exactly strong current affairs. 
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slsemans
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The filaments are usually 6.3 or 12 VAC unregulated. If you really want to do a quantitative test, put a voltmeter on the filament supply and measure the value with the old and new cords.
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