In Reply to: RE: "Mullard GZ34 rectifier tube" posted by 1973shovel on September 12, 2013 at 05:18:10:
The dim bulb tester didn't work. I tried it with a lamp connected to the top outlet, flipped the switch, got a soft "pop," and nothing else. No current through the outlet. Ran continuity tests, they confirmed something shorted in the outlet.
So...I plugged in the ST 70, hooked an iPod and a pair of test speakers and there was nothing to worry about all along. It plays loud and sweet.
Later on tonight or early tomorrow morning, I'll let it get good and hot on the work bench, set the bias, give 'er a try with my MMGs.
And Stax SR-5s.
Addendum: I did let it idle for about an hour and a half. Checked the bias, it was damned near perfect.
Edits: 09/15/13
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- Good news and bad news. - olddude55 14:38:30 09/14/13 (3)
- Sounds like good news to me! - 1973shovel 13:10:28 09/15/13 (2)
- It won't play loud, but damn, does it play good. - olddude55 16:49:24 09/15/13 (1)
- RE: "Quality over quantity" - 1973shovel 17:51:09 09/16/13 (0)