Wd1 is at +15 on one side and -15 on the other the voltage to ic1 checks ot ok i just dont think i can feplace the ic being that its so small. The 260vdc was from the 6sn7 preamp i was building i had the input to the amp on two loose leads and it contactec the bottom of the tube socket. im not trying to turnmit into a tube amp but given the choice of a real tube 1st stage or a single tranny boost stage im just wonderjng what others would do. Im pretty sure replacing the ic is not an option as i dont think i could solder those tiny leads.