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Old 10-27-2009, 02:14 PM
Don Lindsly Don Lindsly is offline
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That is a matter of choice. I prefer to troubleshoot before a complete restoration so I don't accidently build in troubles. Give it a few days and start it slowly on a variac. Remove the 5U4 and let it cook for awhile with no B+. Watch for smoke or crackling. If the tubes light and no smoke, then put in a good 5U4 and repeat the slow start.
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