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Model 87 Tube Substitution?

Chuck Schwark
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06-10-2008, 11:08 AM

Possibly - the old original power transformer, now running hotter to begin with at 120 volts on primary instead of rated 110VAC, will possibly overheat with even more stress on the rectifier secondary.

Just use a type 80, which is what the transformer is rated at.

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