A amesav Member Joined Jan 19, 2009 Messages 18 Reaction score 0 Apr 28, 2009 #1 is it true that you can use a dual rectifier without the rectifier valves if so what does this do to the sound of the amp and what ohms would you run it on
is it true that you can use a dual rectifier without the rectifier valves if so what does this do to the sound of the amp and what ohms would you run it on
fluff191 Well-known member Joined Mar 25, 2009 Messages 1,832 Reaction score 0 Location Tacoma, WA Apr 28, 2009 #2 Yes you can simply switch it to run on the diodes with the switch on the back. It tightens the amp up a little and does nothing to the load rating.
Yes you can simply switch it to run on the diodes with the switch on the back. It tightens the amp up a little and does nothing to the load rating.
A amesav Member Joined Jan 19, 2009 Messages 18 Reaction score 0 Apr 29, 2009 #3 thanks man can i leave it on the bold setting
fluff191 Well-known member Joined Mar 25, 2009 Messages 1,832 Reaction score 0 Location Tacoma, WA Apr 29, 2009 #4 You can have the switches in any combination you desire, so long as the Bias switch stays with the correct tubes.
You can have the switches in any combination you desire, so long as the Bias switch stays with the correct tubes.
E echoes420 Well-known member Joined Mar 10, 2009 Messages 125 Reaction score 0 Apr 29, 2009 #5 Are the rec tubes supposed to stay lit up when in diode mode?
M mikey383 Well-known member Joined Jan 25, 2005 Messages 1,391 Reaction score 0 Location North of Dayton, Ohio Apr 29, 2009 #6 Yes. The tube heaters run anytime the power switch is on.