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Re: Four 6V6's on a Bassman O.T. ?

12/15/1999 12:09 PM
Chris D.	Re: Four 6V6's on a Bassman O.T. ? 6V6 Load for output, AB1 P-P: ~8000 Ohms 6L6 " " ~3800 Ohms Youse guys can do the math(it's too early for me!) But it seems to make sense that this would work, since the 6V6 is roughly twice the output impedence of the 6L6, Ohm's law, loosely applied, when you put 2(pairs) in series would halve the impedence. That would match your 4K primary. Does this make sense?-feel free to correct me. It sounds like a fun project-I've heard a 4 6V6 amp, it sounded amazing, though not very loud-about the same as a Bandmaster. Like a miniature twin!

12/15/1999 12:09 PM

Chris D.

Re: Four 6V6's on a Bassman O.T. ?

6V6 Load for output, AB1 P-P: ~8000 Ohms
6L6 " " ~3800 Ohms

Youse guys can do the math(it's too early for me!) But it seems to make sense that this would work, since the 6V6 is roughly twice the output impedence of the 6L6, Ohm's law, loosely applied, when you put 2(pairs) in series would halve the impedence. That would match your 4K primary. Does this make sense?-feel free to correct me. It sounds like a fun project-I've heard a 4 6V6 amp, it sounded amazing, though not very loud-about the same as a Bandmaster. Like a miniature twin!

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Daver SteveF and Chris D.,Thanks ... -- 12/15/1999 11:58 PM
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