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How do I bias my Crème Brulee?
- You don't need to! The design is cathode-biased, Class A. The amplifier sets the bias point of the power
tubes, and there is no adjustable bias to worry about!
I've read that the components used in this type of amplifier are really important. What is inside my Crème Brulee?
- We use a combination of parts custom-made for us to our specifications (power transformer, output
transformer, choke, high-temperature / low-ESR electrolytic capacitors) and those used in the original
amplifiers (1/2W carbon composition resistors). We offer either high-quality Mallory M150 or Tube Amp
Doctor "Mustard" capacitors. All potentiometers are high-quality Alpha 1/2W. We prefer high-quality
enclosed Cliff (built in the UK) jacks to the open-style Switchcraft jacks used in the originals and many clones.
Finally, we occasionally use NOS components from our vast surplus parts collection in locations they work
well and complement the voicing or enhance the performance of the amplifier.
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