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Okay, I think I solved the problem and mystery. I reconnected the white ground wire, then probed all over the two boards between ground points, and all of them showed that they were connected. But when I probed between the ground test point and the transistor — nothing! So I took a look and...

Yeah, I get exactly what you're talking about. I'll go out and re-attach the ground wire that connects to the lug on the left board and re-test. Thanks a lot for helping me out here.

The black lead is on the GND test point. The red lead to the meter is contacting the transistor on the board. The resistor is just there for the purpose of connecting between the output and ground test point when I finally put power to the unit. I just soldered the resistor onto a couple clips...

Okay, a million things that demanded my attention for the last six months are now out of the way. So I went out to FINALLY bring up the first row of transistors on my WOPL 400. However, I started from the beginning of the process, so as to re-check everything before I put any fire to the unit...

Just acquired a 700 Series II. It's in great condition. One owner unit that's been in storage for almost 20 years. I did all the precautionary procedures to bring it up to full voltage, and it's working perfectly. I hooked it up to my upgraded 3300 II preamp and ran it for a couple hours. Sounds...

Since my friend Lou passed on a couple years back (2014), and since all of his work is now unavailable, I thought I'd post the instructions that he supplied with his kits, which he sold on Ebay. The kits are no longer available anywhere, but I thought perhaps some of you more knowledgeable guys...

3300 A good friend of mine, who has since passed away, used to sell upgrade kits for PL products. None of his stuff is still around, but I found this document in my files. It's from his kit I used to rebuild my first 3300. So I'm just curious what you guys think of this particular modification.

I'm going to rebuild a 3300 that's been sitting on a shelf for a couple years. An NAD pre that I had been using is no longer working properly. I bought the 3300 to replace the NAD anyway, but I just never got around to working on PL unit. And just to once again express my appreciation for all...

I bought a dead, very early 400 on Ebay for less than $100. It was cheap because it came from Hawaii and took six weeks of 'slow boat' to arrive. I guess no one else wanted to wait, or pay the ridiculous price for expedited shipping. It's still on my shelf waiting for some love. But right now...

I'm cracking up, imagining that I'm interacting with all you guys, but anonymously. There's a bone-dead, shell of an early 400 currently on Ebay, and guys keep bidding up the price. This in spite of the fact that it's good for absolutely nothing but parts or a complete, perhaps White Oak...

One woman's garbage is another man's emotional breakdown — or restraining order. I thought is was 7-Up. It was dark. Kind of like the first time I had sex. Boy was I scared. It was dark and I was alone. Rodney Dangerfield.

Set up and tested the DBT and pseudo-variac for accuracy at 60 volts, as per the instructions for the bring up. The plug in the Amplifier socket actually goes to a makeshift cord I use for testing AC. The other end is stripped, and tinned. I hooked them up to my DMM, just to make sure everything...

That floozy!

Okay, I'm getting back to work on this project. I took some time away because of a death in the family. But now it's time to get back at it. First, I finished up my dim bulb tester. The next step, probably tomorrow, is to bring up the first row of transistors, keeping my fingers crossed...

Got it. Thanks.

Mouser is showing part number 863-MPS651RLRAG obsolete, so is DigiKey. Any suggestions?

Thanks very much.

Just got it. Thank you.

Nothing has come through to scottonnob@yahoo.com.

Alright, I'm shutting it down for the night. I have to be up early to take my mother to chemo. Not a fun assignment, but she's more than deserving. Up at 5 am. Ughhh. Again, thanks so much to you guys!