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Post by weezeejefferson on Apr 16, 2006 10:49:06 GMT -7
I've always heard how important a stand-by switch is to a tube amp. Why no stand-by on the Mini Z. What's the theory behind it not needing one, and what's the theory behind other amps needing one, I hope it's not contradictory.
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Post by rcrecelius on Apr 17, 2006 8:50:45 GMT -7
I think it has to do with the mini being such a small wattage. In a bigger amp, there is somewhat of a power surge when the amp is turned on and the standby prevents that surge from reaching the power tubes and damaging them...in a smaller amp it isnt necessary. I bet someone else can explain it better but thats my laymans version.
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Post by billyguitar on Apr 17, 2006 14:25:20 GMT -7
I think it also uses a rectifier tube that warms up slow. That's why you don't need a standby switch on a Carnen Ghia or a Tweed Deluxe also.
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Post by kruzty on Apr 17, 2006 18:36:59 GMT -7
I think it also uses a rectifier tube that warms up slow. That's why you don't need a standby switch on a Carnen Ghia or a Tweed Deluxe also. The Mini doesn't have a rectifier tube - only a pre-amp tube and power amp tube.
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