GHR Audio

This is the type of tube socket I recommend using.
https://www.tubetown.net/ttstore/en/soc ... leads.html

If gain reduction LEDs light up too early change R150 & R151 on the sidechain board to 12k or 15k.

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Use heatsinks or mount regulators U1 & U2 on DC-DC PS board to chassis!

Mount the sidechain board to front panel.

Assembly and wiring.

Layout
https://ghr.fi/varimu2/schematics/layout.pdf

Use plastic standoffs under PS board -

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Mount the tube sockets with standoffs before soldering!

Before populating the boards use main board, PS board & meter board to mark mounting holes to the chassis.

Populated boards
main1.jpg
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U1 on power supply board should be mounted to chassis. U2 can be mounted to chassis or should have a heat sink.
psandmeter.jpg
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sichainfull.jpg ...

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Schematics & Layout
https://ghr.fi/varimu2/schematics/

Calibration instructions
https://ghr.fi/varimu2/specs.pdf

Front Panel Designer file
https://ghr.fi/varimu2/varimu3Ughrrotarybigboard.fpd

BOM
https://ghr.fi/varimu2/bom/

Specs and calibration instructions
https://ghr.fi/varimu2/specs.pdf

Meter board had inputs in one opamp crossed. Pictures with new working meter board.