Paramount eats tubes

[Paul Joppa]

I think those are acceptable. The 8.2K depends on the setting of the trimmer on the board, so you can expect some variation. I have a dim memory of the 130K/250K error but I can't find the reference. However, since it worked before, I think it's safe to fire it up and check the voltages - keeping a weather eye for smoke!

[Aural Robert]

Looking much better. It blew the 1A, so I put in a 1.5A and it held. Then I put the 2A3 in and it held, and all the tubes light up.

I ran my voltages and most are within 5% or so, except for A3 - the manual reads 217 and I get 151 (152.3 with my other 2A3).

Also Kreg A is supposed to be 4.1 and I read 2.93, Kreg B should be 6.3 and I get 7.07.

So how is this looking? Thanks.

Aural Robert.

[Paul Joppa]

That's way better than I feared!

Don't worry about the kreg voltages, they are pretty variable and those are within a reasonable range.

A3 should be 1/3 of A2 (the manual is incorrect); you are probably close to that, and if not that's why there is a trimpot on the PC board. See the manual for details.