Another Brand Z sneaks into the collection.

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Another Brand Z sneaks into the collection.

Arran
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10-20-2013, 12:11 AM

Does it still have the original power transformer? I see that this was one of those models with a stupid power supply design employing two 6X5s in parallel, stupid because they exceeded the design characteristics of the tube causing them to fail.
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Another Brand Z sneaks into the collection. - by Jayce - 10-18-2013, 08:55 PM

RE: Another Brand Z sneaks into the collection. - by TimC - 10-18-2013, 10:01 PM

RE: Another Brand Z sneaks into the collection. - by VntgRads - 10-18-2013, 10:03 PM

RE: Another Brand Z sneaks into the collection. - by TA Forbes - 10-19-2013, 10:31 AM

RE: Another Brand Z sneaks into the collection. - by Jamie - 10-19-2013, 01:27 PM

RE: Another Brand Z sneaks into the collection. - by Jayce - 10-19-2013, 07:23 PM

RE: Another Brand Z sneaks into the collection. - by Arran - 10-20-2013, 12:11 AM

RE: Another Brand Z sneaks into the collection. - by Jayce - 10-20-2013, 05:44 PM

RE: Another Brand Z sneaks into the collection. - by Jamie - 10-20-2013, 09:40 PM

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