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Re: Mesa Dual Rectifier


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5/20/2000 1:47 PM
Ryan
 Re: Mesa Dual Rectifier
Back when I had two Dual Rectifier Solo heads (dear god what was I thinking?) I actually did try this. The one I loaded with EL-34's sounded thin and almost harsh (at lower gain settings with the master almost cranked), at higher gain settings, and at louder volumes, with the EL-34s distorting themselves, the amp started to loose definition. I ended up sticking 6550's (added a bias pot) into both, unless it's totally cranked, the 6550's stay pretty transparent and give me the straight sound of the preamp (which is what I prefer in this amp).  
Hope this helped.  
 
Peace,  
-Ryan
  
5/20/2000 3:25 PM
Trace
Ryan;  
 
That does actually make good sense! The preamp is so hot that you really need a good "clean" power supply (tubes) that will stay clean (as opposed to EL34 that do break up). Some guys have EL34's in the Dual Recs around here (where I am located) but I modded the power section so it didn't run so anemic.  
 
Good call Ryan!  
Trace
  

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