08-26-2022, 09:10 PM
Even a little leakage from the foil/paper caps can cause issues in the tubes bias network. Creating changes in gain and perhaps cutting the tube off.The 2.0mfd will be a fine replacement for the 1.0mfd.
You didn't mention which spkr size you have. You did mention some other chassis The 16's had 3 different spkrs. Cathedral 8" (K-17), tombstone 10 1/2" (H-13) and Console 10 1/2" (U2). The power supply is bigger in the console so the field coil is also (more voltage and current). That one wouldn't be my 1st choice for a table top set but the two are fine. If you have a 16 chassis that matches the K or H spkr you may want to consider finding a (B) cabinet and putting it back together. Complete they bring a good dollar and they are nice sounding sets. I have 5 of the 16/116Bs.
I have a 118B on the way in a few weeks and am looking forward to servicing it. It's a pretty straight forward set. Not like 38-690.
You didn't mention which spkr size you have. You did mention some other chassis The 16's had 3 different spkrs. Cathedral 8" (K-17), tombstone 10 1/2" (H-13) and Console 10 1/2" (U2). The power supply is bigger in the console so the field coil is also (more voltage and current). That one wouldn't be my 1st choice for a table top set but the two are fine. If you have a 16 chassis that matches the K or H spkr you may want to consider finding a (B) cabinet and putting it back together. Complete they bring a good dollar and they are nice sounding sets. I have 5 of the 16/116Bs.
I have a 118B on the way in a few weeks and am looking forward to servicing it. It's a pretty straight forward set. Not like 38-690.
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got!
Terry
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