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Post by dixiechicken on Jun 20, 2007 5:00:14 GMT -7
Maybe this is a question/s mostly to the good Dr himself.
I saw in the reprinted GuitarPlayer revue of the Route-66, that it uses phenolic tube sockets.
Why? Does it still? Wouldn't ceramic tube sockets be sturdier? Is this a deliberate design decision? Does this have any sonic impact on the amp? (seems unlikely to me) Is it simply a part that's good enough to do a proper job anyway?
Cheers: Dixiechicken
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Post by myles on Jun 20, 2007 13:52:24 GMT -7
There are pros and cons to tube sockets but
Ceramic are resistant to arcing in some cases but the pins are a loose fit and they can rattle.
Phenolic are also resistant to arcing and are more sturdy. This is new compared to ceramic and plastic and they are generally more pricy than the other two in most cases.
Sonically ... no difference.
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Post by dixiechicken on Jun 20, 2007 14:16:15 GMT -7
Thanks myles!
Cheers: Dixiechicken!
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Post by Shannon on Jun 26, 2007 12:31:36 GMT -7
I perfer the ones with the heal. They fit better.
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