The RCA book calls that base wiring 6S. The only types they show for 6S are 6X5, 6AX5, and 6ZY5.
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Does anyone know what this rectifier is??
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Well, the rectifiers aren't here yet so I got up the nerve to test it without. I cut out the old filter caps which looked original, jumpered in new ones and put in the 6SL7 and 6V6. I put it on my current limiter and turned it on. The bulb glowed dimly and the heaters for the two tubes lit up. The PT didn't heat up or smell. Does this suggest the transformer is okay?
The rectifiers are somewhere here in Canada and should arrive in a day or three.
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Originally posted by Resonator Guy View PostWell, the rectifiers aren't here yet so I got up the nerve to test it without. I cut out the old filter caps which looked original, jumpered in new ones and put in the 6SL7 and 6V6. I put it on my current limiter and turned it on. The bulb glowed dimly and the heaters for the two tubes lit up. The PT didn't heat up or smell. Does this suggest the transformer is okay?
The rectifiers are somewhere here in Canada and should arrive in a day or three.
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My 99 cent rectifiers arrived this AM. I tested the amp with all three tubes on the current limiter and it looked just fine. Then I plugged it in and all looked well again. So I hooked up the speaker and plugged in a guitar. Pretty decent noise came out. The PT doesn't heat up or smell but I haven't tried it for long periods. I am pleased though. The caps I have patched in are too small - 3x10mf rather than 3x15mf , so I am putting together an order for caps etc and I think I have another cool amp for my collection.
Thanks all.
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