rhythmchicago
Member
Hi,
I'm still looking to pick up DC series, and I was looking DC-3, but I have a question: I spend most of my time clean, and noticed that the -2 and -3 models use all EL84s while the -5 and -10 use 6L6s for the power tubes. I currently own a (bad) amp with all EL84s, and the clean always has a bit of an "edge" to it. That can be a good thing, but it probably doesn't work for me. I'm looking for a real nice clean. Do the 6L6's give a better clean? Am I better with the DC-5? Or does the DC-3 have an equally good clean.
I ask because I've noticed people mention the F-50 as having a better clean tone over the F-30, and noted that the F-50 has 6L6 power tubes, while the lower wattage have all EL-84s. Then I noticed the same pattern on the DC series.
Thanks!
I'm still looking to pick up DC series, and I was looking DC-3, but I have a question: I spend most of my time clean, and noticed that the -2 and -3 models use all EL84s while the -5 and -10 use 6L6s for the power tubes. I currently own a (bad) amp with all EL84s, and the clean always has a bit of an "edge" to it. That can be a good thing, but it probably doesn't work for me. I'm looking for a real nice clean. Do the 6L6's give a better clean? Am I better with the DC-5? Or does the DC-3 have an equally good clean.
I ask because I've noticed people mention the F-50 as having a better clean tone over the F-30, and noted that the F-50 has 6L6 power tubes, while the lower wattage have all EL-84s. Then I noticed the same pattern on the DC series.
Thanks!