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Old 12-10-2015, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by old_coot88 View Post
The 6AS5 is used as a B+ dropper in lieu of a big fat resistor.
It's a sensible way to drop the B+, putting the otherwise wasted power to work. Cuts waste heat, and lessens the load on the power supply.
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