2CDR
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Gents, i have read that one can run 5881 power tubes in EL34 mode with tube rec selected to bring the bias up.
i gave it a try,at low room volume and must say the result was an amazing jump in tone and crunch..only did this for a few minutes before setting all back to normal..
My Question for the more informed,tech savvy on this fine establishment is....IS IT SAFE? i should also add that i use JJ GZ34 and my 5881s are sovtek WGC..it really was a day and night difference and i would love to run my amp like this all the time IF it is safe to do so..i would guess it probably shortens power tube life,i can live with that..just dont want to stuff my amp..i know people run KT88s in EL mode but im not looking to go that extreme.
Thanks for any help.
i gave it a try,at low room volume and must say the result was an amazing jump in tone and crunch..only did this for a few minutes before setting all back to normal..
My Question for the more informed,tech savvy on this fine establishment is....IS IT SAFE? i should also add that i use JJ GZ34 and my 5881s are sovtek WGC..it really was a day and night difference and i would love to run my amp like this all the time IF it is safe to do so..i would guess it probably shortens power tube life,i can live with that..just dont want to stuff my amp..i know people run KT88s in EL mode but im not looking to go that extreme.
Thanks for any help.