YellowJacket
Well-known member
Guys,
I'm trying to look up info on gain threshold for tube models and nothing is coming up right now. Maybe I'm just tired.
I have heard that you can buy some models of tubes that clip at a lower wattage level (Less headroom) and I'm wondering if this may be a worthwhile investment for my never ending quest for crunch at low volumes. Like you know, right? One model of EL-34 puts out lets say 15 watts clean, and another puts out 11.5 watts clean. If you set the amp up right, you could have both preamp and power amp tubes that sound cranked at reasonably lower volumes. It just might be helpful!
thoughts?
I'm trying to look up info on gain threshold for tube models and nothing is coming up right now. Maybe I'm just tired.
I have heard that you can buy some models of tubes that clip at a lower wattage level (Less headroom) and I'm wondering if this may be a worthwhile investment for my never ending quest for crunch at low volumes. Like you know, right? One model of EL-34 puts out lets say 15 watts clean, and another puts out 11.5 watts clean. If you set the amp up right, you could have both preamp and power amp tubes that sound cranked at reasonably lower volumes. It just might be helpful!
thoughts?