[AMPS] MLA-2500 mods

measures measures@vcnet.com
Tue, 9 Nov 1999 09:50:01 -0700


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>Rich (Russo, not Measures) wrote...
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>>   I am new to the group and I interested in converting a Dentron MLA-2500 
>> from 8875's to a pair of 3cx800a7's.  Does anyone have the plans to make 
such 
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>> a swap?
>> I have some documentation to convert the amp to other tubes but I am 
>> interested in the above modification. If anyone has done this, I would 
>> appreciate some pointers,pics, pitfalls etc.... Tnx in advance!! Richy 
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>Use a SINGLE 3cx800a.  The power supply in the Dentron isn't up to a 
>pair of 3cx800's.  The SINGLE tube has a dissipation of 800W, 
>the same as the original PAIR of 8875's. 
>
The 8875 is rated at 300w diss. 

-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  


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