Slow start/soft start

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What would the negatives be in using an in-line resistor on the 120 volt power cord for a slow start on a tube amp? My math tells me, if my amp draws 100 watts at idle, using a 100 ohm 25 watt resistor on the power cord I will get about 90 volts. Using that resistor for a few seconds, wouldn't that in effect give the tubes a slow start?............thanks

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Topic - Slow start/soft start - bmotorcycle 15:11:29 03/22/06 (5)

Re: Slow start/soft start - Mike Burrows 15:48:10 03/22/06 (4)

Re: Slow start/soft start - bmotorcycle 16:34:59 03/22/06 (3)

Re: Slow start/soft start - Mike Burrows 16:47:26 03/22/06 (2)

Re: Slow start/soft start - bmotorcycle 16:54:41 03/22/06 (1)

Re: Slow start/soft start - Mark Bos 18:30:23 03/22/06 (0)

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