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RE: Measure heater voltage---Important!!

You won't clip the input stage with that voltage unless you remove the feedback, assuming the most common implementation of GNFB applies.

(With the feedback removed, some grid current will be drawn before you hit 0)

If you're seeing 7+V on the 6.3V winding, it may be a good idea to see if the primary is a 117V primary (Hammond). The whole amp may be happier with a 6V bucking winding added to the primary to bring 125V out of the average outlet down to 119V.



Edits: 01/26/15

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