Jea48, Regarding your comment "(Dumb way to build something)". The output transformer case may be grounded. Most people use terminated speaker cables eliminating this problem.
Also, powering up a tube amplifier with no load is very hard on output tubes and stresses the amplifier. Youtube is good for some things, but apparently not for biasing tubes.
Also, powering up a tube amplifier with no load is very hard on output tubes and stresses the amplifier. Youtube is good for some things, but apparently not for biasing tubes.