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Re: V1 options

10/6/2005 6:21 PM
Darryl	Re: V1 options I like two configurations: 1) EH 12ax7 in V1 and my magical National Union 12Ay7 tube in V2. It sounds better this way then switched. 2) EH 12ax7 in V1 and a JJ EC803S in V2. The EC803S initially gave me trouble until I changed the grounding scheme (i.e. 1 star for high current and 1 star of low current). I need to try another EC803S in V1. Also I like JJ 6V6 pwr tubes. My only complaint is they rattle a little. BTW, I was showing off my little 5E3 today for the guy that works on my guitars and plugged into an old Marshall 4x12 with G12H30s and it sounded incredible. Darryl

10/6/2005 6:21 PM

Darryl

Re: V1 options

I like two configurations:

1) EH 12ax7 in V1 and my magical National Union 12Ay7 tube in V2. It sounds better this way then switched.

2) EH 12ax7 in V1 and a JJ EC803S in V2. The EC803S initially gave me trouble until I changed the grounding scheme (i.e. 1 star for high current and 1 star of low current). I need to try another EC803S in V1.

Also I like JJ 6V6 pwr tubes. My only complaint is they rattle a little.

BTW, I was showing off my little 5E3 today for the guy that works on my guitars and plugged into an old Marshall 4x12 with G12H30s and it sounded incredible.

Darryl

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