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HF-87 Rebuild help

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If you are using fixed bias you can just run the output tubes "hotter" and that would put you in a good operating point. 430v plate voltage is really a good voltage and not much less than the original B+. Using fixed bias will let you optimize the total amount of B+ you have.
 
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