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6SL7 in parallel driving 6550

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Not tried exactly that schematic but almost similar.

Some comments:

- there is no reason to "waste" two triode sections for driving EL34, not even when triode connected
- grid resistor can be larger than 100 k when auto bias is used, this improves the linearity of 6SL7
- there are few odd component values; cathode bypass capacitor do not need 450 V voltage rating, 50 V is sufficient, and grid resistor do not need 3 W power rating
 
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The two sections of 6SL7 could be implemented differently
 

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Strongly disagree with comments about not doubling 6SL7, which is a low transconductance tube. Search on experiences and designs of member yvesm
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Which posts out of the 900 or so?

The thing is. For some applications doubling up might be beneficial. For a tube as easy to drive as the EL34. It really is not needed in my opinion.

I would suggest the OP finds out for himself. There really is no substitute for trying things out for yourself.
 
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leadbelly said:
Strongly disagree with comments about not doubling 6SL7, which is a low transconductance tube. Search on experiences and designs of member yvesm
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I in turn fully agree what Bas said. And I have my own experience about this too. Actually 6SL7 with CCS is a very good driver.

leadbelly; what do you think that would go wrong when one 6SL7 instead of two is used to drive triode connected EL34 ?
Distortion ? Frequency response ? or what ?
But please, do not just say that it does not sound good. Then we nothing to discuss about this.
 
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I also agree with all the points artosalo brought up.

I was just curious because i never tryied the 6sl7 in SE aplication as driver...

Yes! The grid resistor can be increased, and i am thinking of changing the EL34 with 6550.

And what do you think that would go wrong when two 6SL7 parallel triodes are used to drive a 6550???
 
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