Crack "upgrades"

[tubeglow]

Is a "pilot light" just for aesthetic reasons or does it serve a function?

 

[Grainger49]

I think it is a "classic look" that goes with tube equipment.  I don't know the available heater current for the Crack but if you get a 120V pilot light it could go on the AC side and not make any difference.

 

[Beefy]

Is a "pilot light" just for aesthetic reasons or does it serve a function?

I would imagine it would dramatically upgrade the ability to determine whether the amp is turned on or off.

 

[anson67]

I'm adding it mostly for aesthetic reasons but I suppose it is more obvious an indicator at quick glance that the amp is on than trying to discern tube glow, in a bright environment.

 

[anson67]

Just a follow-up thank you again to Mr Davis re: the step drill bit.  I picked one up at Home Depot -- expensive relative to the online set -- and had no problems whatsoever making the 5/8" hole I need.  Seeing as it is this easy to make nice holes in aluminum, I'm not going to have any qualms about further mods that need drilling!

 

[tubeglow]

For those of you who used the Neutrik jack, what size does the hole need to be and is there any benefit from drilling in one direction or the other?