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HT Fuse (T630mA L 250V)

The HT (High Tension) fuse protects the high-voltage DC circuit that feeds the tube plates. When a power tube fails or surges, this fuse blows to prevent damage to the output transformer. Because the tube heaters are on a separate circuit, the tubes will continue to glow even though the signal-producing voltage is absent.

EL34 Power Tube Matched Pair

A blown HT fuse is almost always a secondary symptom of a failing power tube. Internal structural degradation or loss of vacuum integrity in the EL34 pentodes leads to a 'red-plating' condition or overcurrent draw, which triggers the circuit protection. Replacing the tubes is necessary to prevent the new fuse from blowing immediately.

HT Smoothing Filter Capacitors

High-voltage electrolytic capacitors filter the rectified DC for the power section. If these components experience dielectric breakdown or electrolyte evaporation, the B+ rail can short to ground or fail to reach the output stage, resulting in a total loss of audio output despite functional heater filaments.