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Anybody use 841s(VT-51)?

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I just bought a bunch of 841s and was planning on using them CCS loaded to develop some serious voltage swing. My goal is to get over 200Vrms with low distortion.

I am going to drive them with a source follower at 400V on the plate (800V supply). If the curves in the datasheet are representative they should work well for developing a lot of voltage drive into a high impedance load at low distortion.

I was just curious if anybody has used these and what your opinions are?

Also, I want to make sure that I don't violate the minimum grid bias resistance but can't find that spec. I am planning on using a 15K resistor for the load of the source follower that will drive the 841. Does that sound reasonable?
 
Hi!

This is an interesting tube, I also plan to do something with these some time. I only need to find some good ones. Do you have a source where I could get 4-6 pieces?

I would use them in a DHT phonostage 🙄

Just be aware that they have a very high rp, so they cannot drive a lot. Not really suitable for driving a power tube.

Best regards

Thomas
 
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