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    Dual analog meter mod for ST - 70

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    Feistygoat


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    Post by Feistygoat Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:33 am

    Hello all,
    I'm running a really sweet ST-70 with a PAS 3x.
    Instead of using my digital meter to periodically bias the amp, I wanted to wire in two vintage analog 0-5 volt DC panel meters
    that I have. I figure I just tap the positive line in the bias port to the positive side of one meter, and then the negative side of the meter to the chassis - then do the exact same with the other meter on the other channel.
    Is this correct/safe to do, and is it ok to have constant (albeit low at 1.56 volts) voltage running to the meters? this would create a really cool look, and add some fun the biasing ritual. I just want to make sure I'm not putting any stress on my equipment. Any and all help is much appreciated.
    Thanks.
    Sal
    Sal


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    Location : Central New Jersey Dynaco-ST70.com

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    Post by Sal Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:43 am

    I can see no reason why having a analog 5 volt meter measuring the bias continuously would be a problem.

    Sal
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    Post by Feistygoat Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:51 am

    Thanks for the help. I'll post pics to the sight once they're up and running

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