Quick Tour Video:
Circuit Diagram:

This circuit is suitable for low power amps ( up to 40v +v). Tweak the value of R4 for a LED current around 20mA.
For higher power amps use the circuit at the bottom of page.




Circuit for higher power amps ( v+ above 40v ):

Tweak the value of R4 for a LED current around 20mA.
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Silícios Lab
Hamza Deniz Yılmaz
Caution: Looks like the max reverse Vbe voltage for Q1 can easily be exceeded, leading to degraded performance or outright failure.