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Originally Posted by Findm-Keepm
Me, I'd replace the 6BK4 with a 6BK4C. Much more reliable, and secondly, less X-radiation. Reliability is the big thing. Too much current through the 6BK4 heats up the fly quite quick. Also, I'd change the AGC coupling cap off the flyback - those were known to short and eat flybacks. I've not seen a CTC-7 flyback offered anywhere for years, so protect it in any way you can!
Cheers,
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Thanks for the hint. I've got plenty of 6BK4C's here.
Ordered the capacitors a few months back before I got the set into the house. I'm fairly sure the AGC coupling cap was in the list. There were only a couple of capacitors that I couldn't find. We'll see how it goes.