el84 in redeced power mode

[gtrboy]

where do you put the switch to put an el84 in triode mode? you guys are smart!!

[Sock Puppet]

where do you put the switch to put an el84 in triode mode? you guys are smart!!

Nah... Google's smart.

http://www.eierc.com/rc/EL84.htm



Sorry, couldn't resist.

This is interesting with an ultra linear mode using a transformer tap to g2 on a pentode:

http://www.iol.ie/~waltonaudio/pcl86.html

S.

[gtrboy]

so connect pins 3 and 6 and that should do it? do i need like a 2watt resistor in between or something?

[Sock Puppet]

Pins 9 and 7 (EL84) - you don't need a resistor in this mode.

S.