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Initially, the experimenter reported achieving a maximum voltage of just over 43 volts with the collector in series, which marked a significant milestone compared to previous attempts. Historically, the highest recorded voltage with this setup exceeded 50 volts, although recent tweaks and adjustments have seen the voltage dip below 43 volts, often settling around 30-35 volts. The particular challenge has been maintaining and surpassing high voltage levels consistently, with fluctuations indicating a complex interplay of circuit elements.