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Old 15th November 2009, 07:19 AM   #1
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Default Bias transformer question

I have a power transformer with a 22 volt bias winding built for 6L6GC use. Is there any reason I can't use a voltage doubler circuit to get the bias up higher as need for EL34s?
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Old 15th November 2009, 07:56 AM   #2
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You can use voltage doubler, no problem.
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Old 15th November 2009, 08:03 AM   #3
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no reason at all as long as you aren't going deep Class B or worse where the ability to deliver grid current will be an issue...
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Of course, usually for the same operating point EL34 needs less value bias voltage than 6L6 types.
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Old 15th November 2009, 02:03 PM   #5
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Great.

I have this mono 6L6 amp out of an organ that's been setting around for a while. It's got some good really good iron and a big 19.5:1 PP transformer. I suppose it would make a good harp amp or perhaps a sub-woofer amp; I really don't need another mono hi-fi amp. It's got a really spacious chassis and several unused octal sockets (it used to have a second channel to power a field coil speaker). I'm looking for an odd project and none of those ideas work for me.

So, I was thinking of setting it up as a hi fi amp, but set it up so that it can play a wide variety of tube types. Basically, anything that can handle the 3K OT primarys that result from an 8 ohm load. Just to see if I can. Crazy but fun idea. Should be able to build it from the parts pile.

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