Sustain
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single recto doesnt have tube rectification, only silicon diode
get a dual recto or better
get a dual recto or better
Sustain said:single recto doesnt have tube rectification, only silicon diode
get a dual recto or better
LEVEL4 said:Well, my 50-Watt Recto isn't nearly as loud as my 30-Watt DC-3. It's great, because I can actually crank my Recto pretty good and get some saturation before anyone calls the police (unlike my DC-3, Mark IV, or 60-Watt 6505). Unless there's something wrong with my Recto that's making it "quieter" than normal? Old power tubes?nomad100hd said:if a drummer plays so loud a 50W amp can't keep up get a new drummer! Our drummer plays to hard which makes him to loud sometimes, so we are looking for a new drummer. A drummer who plays to hard will cause you not to get invited back to a venue.
ollievk said:That's ridiculous. So if you have an amazing drummer who plays loud you'd kick him out? I hate it when drummers play really quiet...
ANIMATED SUSPENSION said:Sustain said:single recto doesnt have tube rectification, only silicon diode
get a dual recto or better
He didn't mean that by 'Recto', he was referring to the amp not the rectification !!! Anyway, the Single Rec is REALLY loud, but only in Modern mode. Switch to Vintage etc and the volume drops considerably !! Weak preamp tubes and old power tubes could be a reason for low volume levels otherwise.
Well, that DC-3 is f*cking LOUD!!! I guess my Recto probably needs new power tubes (just replaced the preamp tubes). The previous owner put in JJ power tubes. Any other preferences for Recto power tubes?Gtr_Pkr said:I'd say it is time to put some new tubes in. A 30-watt should not be louder than a 50 watt.
Interesting. I guess that makes me glad I have a Single-Recto. Although, I did A/B both a single and a dual at the Mesa store, and I really couldn't tell the difference. They BOTH sounded fizzy to me with the gain and presence turned up. If you were able to tell the difference, that's cool! At least I can feel like I can approach pushing the power tubes on the Solo 50, whereas, on the Dual, that just wouldn't be practical.bgroup said:Seems like I'm in the minority here, but I actually like the Single the best. Never had a triple come through my studio, but a few duals - never really loved a tone I heard out of any of them - too much fizz for me. Totally different impression of the first Single that came through - ballsy and more urgent, and without the fizz. Anyway, ended up buying a Single (series 2) and it's GREAT. I don't know, but for me the Single just sounds better for my work.
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