andyt
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Post by andyt on Apr 18, 2008 9:37:23 GMT -7
Should the amp be on standby, or perhaps off, before moving the pentode/triode switch? I'm guessing standby is OK but really don't know for sure. Thanks...
-Andy
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Post by hdahs143 on Apr 19, 2008 7:08:35 GMT -7
Standby would be the preferred method.
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Post by Joey Beverages on Apr 19, 2008 7:48:03 GMT -7
Good question .... hadn't worried about that yet 'cause it's always been about the pentode for me .... but nice to know some of these things, 'cause I prolly woulda taken it for granted .... thanks for sharing the info cheers always, eh Joel
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Post by prettynoiselab on Apr 19, 2008 22:40:53 GMT -7
Switched mine while running and no apparent damage. Anyone else care to chime in?
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Post by blackice on Apr 20, 2008 6:54:50 GMT -7
Same here, switched mine while running, No problem. It might be a good thing to practice with the stand by switch on.
Cheers Richard
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Post by hdahs143 on Apr 20, 2008 12:08:37 GMT -7
You can switch it however you like, it's your amp. But for the same reasons you have a standby switch (hi volts to the tubes/output tranny), it is a good practice to do any pentode/triode type switching while in standby.
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andyt
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Post by andyt on Apr 21, 2008 9:43:04 GMT -7
Standby makes sense. Thanks all!
-Andy
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Post by anacephalic on Apr 22, 2008 8:01:19 GMT -7
i have a tetrode/triode swich on my home stereo amps. they do not have standby. usually i hit the power switch and let the stored power in the capacitor run down a bit before switching. my tech told me what could happen if i swiched it live, which i don't remember and while it's a maybe kind of thing it could get spendy. another guy i knew took out tubes switching liveon his amps. standby is a good safety net imo
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Post by T-R☼CK ♫ on Apr 23, 2008 11:09:15 GMT -7
I tried it a couple of times while playing to hear the immediate difference. It really is a non-issue with me, since Pentode is the only way I will go with this amp from now on. Standby makes a lot of sense though. If I were going to switch, I think that would be the preferred/logical option.
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Post by dock66 on Apr 23, 2008 14:16:41 GMT -7
I've always have mine on standby before switching pentode/triode. No particular reasons other than a habit.
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Post by Jim @94 Amps on Jun 3, 2008 21:09:33 GMT -7
It is hard on the switch if you do it with the standby on. You should switch it to standby for maximum longevity of all parts involved!
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Post by blackice on Jun 4, 2008 1:07:30 GMT -7
Thanks Jim
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Post by Jim @94 Amps on Jun 9, 2008 17:28:54 GMT -7
No problem! Rock those Galaxies!
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Post by billyguitar on Jun 11, 2008 19:36:59 GMT -7
What's the difference in sound. Of course pentode should be louder and stiffer. Any changes in highs or lows?
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Post by blackice on Jun 15, 2008 20:42:32 GMT -7
billyguitar I'll check it out this week. My internet has been down
Cheers, Richard
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Post by blackice on Jun 21, 2008 10:58:44 GMT -7
billyguitar No changes in highs or lows that I noticed. I checked it out in both Channel 1 & 2.
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Post by troutstrat on Aug 17, 2009 9:23:19 GMT -7
I know this thread is a year old, but I'm hoping someone will provide "official information" regarding the channel switching of the Galaxie. I've been playing and switching mine live via footswitch (as I would an overdrive pedal) for awhile now with no problems. Why is the Galaxie described as a channel switching amp? (if you indeed have to put it on stand-by first?) Why does it come with a footswitch, especially a footswitch with such a long cord?
Thank you in advance for clearing this up for me.
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Post by Martin60 on Aug 17, 2009 13:13:59 GMT -7
This isnt about channel switching Its about the switch on the back of the amp where you can switch between Pentode and triode.
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Post by troutstrat on Aug 18, 2009 10:41:42 GMT -7
Thanks.
I wish there was a Galaxie manual already......
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