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Hello

I am working on a rewire project and I am about to install 2 new PI plate resistors. 82K and 100K(Long tail PI identical to 5F6A). This is the only place in the amplifier where I am using CC resistors.

The original schematic for the donor amp had 1W carbon films here. Should I use 1 watt CC's or 1/2 watt CC's? Will the 1/2 W give me more non-linearity but still be adaquate?

My B+ voltage to the PI section is 397v.

Try one carbon film and one carbon comp for increased asymmetry, in addition to the non-linearity. 1W will give less noise but 1/2W will give more non-linearity. You decide....

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Thanks Zaphod.

I was hoping for your input on this one. I'll experiment with mixing the 2 types. Never thought of that.

Most schematics I see of the long tail PI show 1/2W that's why I was questioning the 1 watters in my donor amp.

Seth