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quad EL84 8kohm

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is it possible to use quad EL84 on a primary 8k transformer?
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ansel mountain wrote:
Sat 12/26/20 9:33 am
is it possible to use quad EL84 on a primary 8k transformer?
I've never seen a 8K transformer rated for the current draw of four tubes. Find a transformer with 3.6K-4K primary if you're looking for 30W or more. It will have been designed for either a quad of EL84/6V6 or a pair of EL34.
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I used the Heyboer HTS-7717 which is 4k on my 36W 4xEL84 build.
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I'm pretty sure my imperial has an 6.6k OT and it's running 2 6V6's.
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Bieworm wrote:
Sat 12/26/20 4:33 pm
I'm pretty sure my imperial has an 6.6k OT and it's running 2 6V6's.
A pair of 6V6s cab be run on a 6K or 8K primary, it's not a big deal. A quad of tubes is a different story.
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