Weird Traynor thingy

[drewl]

hey y'all.....
Got a traynor YBA-1 MKII
I'm guessing this rectangular black thing floating around loose inside labelled 1KV33-27A27-Q is the diode protection thingy that's supposed to be between the output tube plates?


Some of the amps have it, some don't.
What do you think, should I put it back, assuming it is the dual diode thingy?





http://www.webphix.com/schematic%20h..._mkii_yba1.pdf

[g1]

Yes that is the protection device. If it is not shorted or defective, might as well put it back in.

Edit: From the sounds of it, there should be 2 of those devices in the amp: http://music-electronics-forum.com/t14065/
So, if it is missing one anyway, probably best to leave them out.

[drewl]

Thanks.
I searched for threads like the one you posted, must have missed it.
Funny, as one of the sockets did arc and burn up!