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48-1286 Distortion after warmup
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08-09-2013, 07:48 AM
Well if it has not been restored correctly then the audio coupling capacitors in the audio section are a good place to start along with the grid bias resistor on the second audio amp tube or tubes, or the cathode resistor on the same if it has one. A gassy second audio amp can also cause distortion after it gets hot.
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48-1286 Distortion after warmup - by audiomagnate - 08-08-2013, 06:20 AM
RE: 48-86 Distortion after warmup - by Arran - 08-08-2013, 07:26 AM
RE: 48-86 Distortion after warmup - by Mondial - 08-08-2013, 09:10 AM
RE: 48-1286 Distortion after warmup - by morzh - 08-08-2013, 08:46 PM
RE: 48-1286 Distortion after warmup - by morzh - 08-08-2013, 10:15 PM
RE: 48-1286 Distortion after warmup - by Arran - 08-09-2013, 07:48 AM



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