A art burke Member Joined May 22, 2005 Messages 10 Reaction score 0 Nov 17, 2005 #1 Hi Guys: I wanted to know if the EL-84's normally run hot, idle, with the output switches set at 30 watts. The amp is running fine, but the tubes are pretty hot. Thanks, Art
Hi Guys: I wanted to know if the EL-84's normally run hot, idle, with the output switches set at 30 watts. The amp is running fine, but the tubes are pretty hot. Thanks, Art
A andershoeg Well-known member Joined Feb 27, 2005 Messages 120 Reaction score 0 Location Denmark Nov 17, 2005 #2 In my F-30 (also EL84) the tubes run very hot too. think they are supposed to be that.
R RR Well-known member Joined Jul 21, 2005 Messages 1,726 Reaction score 1 Location Pacific Coast Nov 17, 2005 #3 LSS, EL84s will run exceptionally hot because its Class A operation. Unless this is something that you just experienced recently and it seems unusual.
LSS, EL84s will run exceptionally hot because its Class A operation. Unless this is something that you just experienced recently and it seems unusual.
A art burke Member Joined May 22, 2005 Messages 10 Reaction score 0 Nov 17, 2005 #4 Thank you. Yes, they sure do run hot...Ouch! I never realized it until now, but I guess they are running at the top end of their temperature line. How hot are those things running at, anyway? Thanks, Art
Thank you. Yes, they sure do run hot...Ouch! I never realized it until now, but I guess they are running at the top end of their temperature line. How hot are those things running at, anyway? Thanks, Art