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Old 15-Jun-2017, 2:58 AM   #14
rabbit73
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Pete Higgins measured the RCA preamp voltages and current when he did his excellent reviews of the preamp.
http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?p=49017

http://www.highdefforum.com/local-hd...amplifier.html



It is a little more difficult to measure the voltage under load, because you need access to the center conductor when the preamp is connected. This is one way to do it:



Method #2 is easier if you have a T-Adapter:



Measuring the current:

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Last edited by rabbit73; 15-Jun-2017 at 7:38 PM.
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