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Originally Posted by init4fun
 I hope this means your intentions are to get this set working perfectly in it's original configuration , and then when it's working perfectly as designed you will consider any modifications ? Restored correctly , the circuit will function as it's manufacturer intended , and that should be the baseline from where any modifications to the power supply are considered .
Myself , I'd restore it to what I'd call 99.5% original , I'd leave all the tube circuits alone modification wise and use a modern diode (with resistor) in place of the Selenium (which would remain on the chassis but with both of it's wires run to a terminal strip)
As you've already noted , this set has no power transformer to roast , so there really is no need to play "hot potato" with the 6X5 here . |
Yes I always restore what was there originally including tubes however if a specific tube was not available I would like another option in place to replace a tube if possible which in this case I can do so if needed. And it's possible to just use a modern diode without a resistor because what I sometimes do is the resistor in series with ac I will up the ohms for both the diode, increased voltage which is only a few volts and also the increase in line voltage which seems to vary from area to area. The aim here for me is to always get a set working the way it was intended and what annoys me because it always has to be perfect while I don't consider myself a perfectionist , I want it right, even down to the flow of solder, it don't look right I do it again.
