[Amps] Is ALC necessary

[Ian swain]

Thinking of ALC.

I see amp circuits all the time without ALC circuits on the net
and would like to add and ALC output to my homebrew amps.

Can somebody please point me to a book / webpage that has a good
ALC circuit I am use.

Regards
Ian
zl2ias


Harold B. Mandel wrote:

>Q:
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>> Is it  necessary to use the ALC on an amplifier? 
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>A: (Opinionated like all Hell);
>    No. It's not necessary and you can still operate
>    cleanly and efficiently.
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>    However, when spending $2,800 on a set of tubes
>    and knowing that ALC might just one day save
>    them from a Stupid Move, it's a worthwhile
>    attachment.
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>    Most operators running ALC connections who
>    are conscientious and reasonably aware never
>    experience their ALC restricting their signal.
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>    It's like a good Grid Trip: You might never see it
>    work, but if you did, you'd be glad.
>
>Hal Mandel
>W4HBM
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