01-06-2026, 10:26 PM
Gathering info at this point.
Watched a video on an AK10 restoration. Over 1hr.
So, I need to get a power supply. I could likely make it (it is a 0.25A per tube filamengt current, 5 tubes total), 45V and 90V.
Easy. But will need to make a board and get a case. Also will need a transformer as I think this is not the best case for a switcher.
If those are sold for reasonable price, I could swallow my professional pride and buy one.
I know., Ron wrote he intended this as a shelf queen.
But I think he'd be pleased to know it was restored.
The start will depend on how much info I can get and how much work it will be requiring to be repaired.
There are transformers that go open and are potted with some tar, etc etc.
I do not intend to refinish it.
I also have a round pedestal AK speaker. It might work. I was told it is a functional speaker.
Of course, a horn would look better.
Watched a video on an AK10 restoration. Over 1hr.
So, I need to get a power supply. I could likely make it (it is a 0.25A per tube filamengt current, 5 tubes total), 45V and 90V.
Easy. But will need to make a board and get a case. Also will need a transformer as I think this is not the best case for a switcher.
If those are sold for reasonable price, I could swallow my professional pride and buy one.
I know., Ron wrote he intended this as a shelf queen.
But I think he'd be pleased to know it was restored.
The start will depend on how much info I can get and how much work it will be requiring to be repaired.
There are transformers that go open and are potted with some tar, etc etc.
I do not intend to refinish it.
I also have a round pedestal AK speaker. It might work. I was told it is a functional speaker.
Of course, a horn would look better.
People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.




