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Post by cacibi on Dec 18, 2012 10:21:57 GMT -7
Anyone try one in their EZG - or would there be any issues concerns with popping in one of the solid state tube replacements on the market?
I just picked one up for my Allen Sweet Spot which is also a GZ34/5AR4 so - since I have it around, thought I might try it but - the only thing I've read online is that Dr. Z used the GZ34 to keep the wattage down. Seems like the speakers could handle the increased power - not sure if there are other components to be concerned about.
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Post by cacibi on Dec 20, 2012 10:43:40 GMT -7
Alrighty then...well, I ordered one up and am going to pop it in - fingers crossed. Love the difference in my Sweet Spot.
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Post by SuperSonic on Dec 26, 2012 6:47:29 GMT -7
Would like to hear how it turned out?
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Post by Maddog on Dec 26, 2012 6:56:35 GMT -7
It will probably bump up your voltages a bit. I've never done that, especially with a loud clean amp as a platform anyway. I always want a less strident sound for amps like my super reverb / bassmans etc... so I'm usually going the other way.
If you're gonna do this, I'd measure the plate voltages and current dissipation....and rebias before playing it for extended periods with the SS rect. I wish someone with more experience with the EZG rectifiers would chime in..... You might contact Myles or one of Doc's techs first....
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Post by bluebird on Jun 17, 2013 13:52:20 GMT -7
Hey, just checking how you got on with SS rectifier. Was considering trying one myself! I know it's an old tread but hey.. Thanks.
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Post by thecryingstrat on Jun 23, 2013 7:27:43 GMT -7
I´ve done it. it made the amp a bit stiffer, and ever more inmediate. It took out some midrange warmth. But then, that was the common thing you would expect from it.
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