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Re: waddaya think about biasing..........

4/18/2000 7:13 PM
SpeedRacer	Re: waddaya think about biasing.......... FWIW.. As far as biasing, the 70% rule of thumb is a good "max" point to not exceed in the average amp, but it is not a point which will always automatically sound great, or where you should always set the amp. I think it's a misnomer to consider your amp "10 under" etc. For me, the best method is to listen and play the amp, and adjust the bias - being careful not to exceed the max bias current - and wherever it sounds the best is where I leave it. It's not a "cut & dry" thing IMO, and since it's the sound you're after, the sound should be your guide (within the confines of the applicable physics that is!

4/18/2000 7:13 PM

SpeedRacer

Re: waddaya think about biasing..........

FWIW..
As far as biasing, the 70% rule of thumb is a good "max" point to not exceed in the average amp, but it is not a point which will always automatically sound great, or where you should always set the amp. I think it's a misnomer to consider your amp "10 under" etc.
For me, the best method is to listen and play the amp, and adjust the bias - being careful not to exceed the max bias current - and wherever it sounds the best is where I leave it.
It's not a "cut & dry" thing IMO, and since it's the sound you're after, the sound should be your guide (within the confines of the applicable physics that is! :-)

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