>> From: Herb Rosenberg <herbr@netcom.com>
>
>> I am new to this reflector, so I imagine this one has been asked many
>> times before. I am interested in hearing what the consensus
>> is for the best HF amplifier on the market today.
>
>Every amplifier has pluses and minuses Herb. The reason for this is
>cost.
>
I agree, Mr Rauch, cost is a factor. However, there are exceptions.
Applying more than Eimac's rated voltage to the filament or heater is
definitely a minus. {DTR-2000, TL-922, some SB-1000s, Sigma, and
several models of Henry Radio amplifiers} I do not see how this is
related to cost.
Allowing more inrush current to a 3-500Z filament than Eimac's spec. is
definitely a minus. {TL-922}. The easy fix was to specify a
current-liniting core for the filament transformer. Cost seems to be an
unlikely factor here.
IMO, hubris is another factor.
Rich---
R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K
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