Very nice pictures! Amazingly sharp. I noticed that set used a 6X5 in the power supply section. Those have been known to short and take out a power transformer. Here is a whole discussion about the early vs. the later version of the tube, the later "X" plate design usually deemed more rugged. One good idea is noted: provide a separate 6.3 volt transformer for the 6X5 heater, so that if it does short, it won't take out the power transformer. Some just replace the tube with a couple of diodes.
http://antiqueradios.com/forums/view...&highlight=6x5
01-12-2010, 03:00 PM
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