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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This kit employs commonly used triode 2A3 vacuum tubes in push-pull configuration. The first two stages uses pentode 6SJ7 (6J8P) for pre-amplifying and twin-triode 6SN7 tubes for phase splitter. The AC voltage is rectified by 5U4G/5Z3P rectifier tube. The output power can reach 15W for each channel.
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• The input stage uses pentode 6SJ7 for pre-amplifying and the following stage uses twin-triode 6SN7 for phase splitter. • The output stage uses two 2A3 tube configured as push pull. Output power can reach 15W for each channel. • Built-in tube (5Z3P/5U4G) and solid-state rectifier and regulation circuitry with two inductors option in CLC filtering.
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C10, C11, C18, and C19). There are no polarities of the thin film capacitors. Also, notice the direction of rectifier diodes D11 and D21. 2. Without plugging the tubes 6J8, 6SN7, and 2A3 tubes. Only plug the 5Z3P/5U4G tube to the board. Apply power supply to the board, i.e. one 280V AC (100mA) to connector JA and 5V AC (3.5A) to JB.
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Metric 5. If no any abnormal events, turn off the power and wait several minutes for capacitive discharging. Then plug in two delicate 2A3 tubes and connect the output transformer as following block diagrams, either open-loop or negative feedback. Turn on the power again. Adjust the plate current by the 1W resistor trimmer VR1 or VR2 so that the plate voltage of the tubes are the same (voltage at first pin and third pin of J2A/J2B are the same).
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4. The supply voltages at connectors one 280V AC (100mA), two 6.3V AC (1.5A), two 2.5V AC (5A), and 5V AC (3.5A). 5. Proper connecting of output transformers. 6. Proper mounting 2A3 tubes to socket. If you have any problem in assembly, please contact us by email to tech@analogmetric.com...
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Analog Metric Analog Metric Analog Analog Metric Metric Push Push Push- - - - Pull Pull Pull Amplifier Amplifier 2A3 Push Pull Amplifier Amplifier Components Components Value Value Quantity Quantity Remark Remark Components Components Value Value Quantity Quantity Remark Remark C1A, C1B 0.47uF/200V...
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