>Since the last figure of 150,000 watts is impossible except for
>meglomaniac millionares, for the average person wanting to come close
>to these super amps, the 3cx3000a7 delivers, albeit with 400 watts
>drive. Also building a power supply can be achieved very simply with
>an existing plate transformer and doubler, most parts at the required
>voltage are more readily available. Secondly i think the 3000 new is
>bargain, the warranty is fantastic, it would be cheaper to build with
>a 3000 rather than multiple 4cx1600 or 8877s, and look at the grid
>dissapation, drive it with 100 and it will last a life time! I have
>access to many surplus russian 8281s hence i am building with what i
>have, if was in the states i think i would use the 3000.
I believe Bill Clinton is the only one running this much power stateside.
73, Matt--K7BG
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