The Amp Garage

nice build - I've got a 5C1 build here myself, well, sorta. its started out as a 5C1 with grid leak biased 6SJ7 and 6V6 (ss rectified). now it has a grid leak first stage and cathode biased second stage using a 6SL7 (which I like better). my little amp also has a line out feature and a 25w wirewound...

I installed a filtered IEC inlet in an amp that had a fixed mains cord and noticed no improvement in mains hum. I wouldn't bother in a guitar amp, but thats my experience.

btw, that switch on the Dr.Z is likely to be a split-load plate switch on the second stage since it's a 'wreck-inspired amp (like the switch on the Komet) To what post are you responding??? the OP mentions the fast/gradual switch on the Dr.Z 'wreck' earlier in the thread - should've quoted the post...

I've only ever seen the centre shield tied to ground once, ever. It was on a croc-skin Selmer T&B mkI head. You can ignore the centre shield on a 9-pin socket, or tie it to ground for a convenient spot to hook up the shield on shielded wire runs to the grids. Great thanks so much....this forum has ...

I've only ever seen the centre shield tied to ground once, ever. It was on a croc-skin Selmer T&B mkI head.

You can ignore the centre shield on a 9-pin socket, or tie it to ground for a convenient spot to hook up the shield on shielded wire runs to the grids.

sounds really nice, love SE amps.

btw, that switch on the Dr.Z is likely to be a split-load plate switch on the second stage since it's a 'wreck-inspired amp (like the switch on the Komet)