> I  might have suggested a series resistor.

A FET plus opamp (LM358 which costs ~~= $0) can simulate a variable resistor 
of desired value. Using the cheapish TO247 IRFD250 (if I got the prefix 
right) you can handle 60 watts continuous on an adequate heatsink and 100 
watts plus burst.


        RM 

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