rectifier tubes

MetalMike · Jun 25, 2008

i got a 3 channel dual rec and was wondering if you can run two different types of rectifer tubes in it like one 5u4g and one 5ar4 without hurting the amp.

this might be a dumb question but i know everyone is searching for that tone and was wondering if this would help with it or if it would kill the amp

212Mavguy · Jun 26, 2008

Exactly why were you thinking about mixing 5u4g and 5ar4? :shock: Not putting you down, just curious.

MetalMike · Jun 26, 2008

just to see if there was a new sound to be had from it i like the way both tubes sound and was wondering if you could combine the two

JW123 · Jun 26, 2008

My understanding is that Rectifier tubes are not part of the tone circuit just a voltage feed so they shouldnt change the sound. I dont think I would mix them, but that just my 2 cents.

Preamp tubes can net you the biggest changes in tone, followed by power amp tubes. Your money would be better spent on these than Rec tubes.

212Mavguy · Jun 26, 2008

JW123 said:
My understanding is that Rectifier tubes are not part of the tone circuit just a voltage feed so they shouldnt change the sound. I dont think I would mix them, but that just my 2 cents.

Preamp tubes can net you the biggest changes in tone, followed by power amp tubes. Your money would be better spent on these than Rec tubes.

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