why tube amps are perceived "stronger" output than SS

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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2005
    So should I be able to hear when I'm feeding my speakers a distorted signal, even with a pretty non-critical ear?
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited October 2005
    Audiobliss,
    You don't have to worry about clipping your tube amp when you finally get it. Your speakers are 98db/w/m. You'll blow your ear drums before the amp clips lol:D.

    Maurice
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,496
    edited October 2005
    organ wrote:

    However, a ss amp will sound more powerful on deep bass.


    I've got a tube amp here that changed my mind about that. Better than a Rotel RB-1090 anyway.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited October 2005
    SCompRacer wrote:
    I've got a tube amp here that changed my mind about that. Better than a Rotel RB-1090 anyway.

    That's interesting. Which output tubes are you using? I've got EL34. I'll be upgrading the PS caps next and I hear this makes a big difference in my amp.

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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,496
    edited October 2005
    organ wrote:
    That's interesting. Which output tubes are you using? I've got EL34. I'll be upgrading the PS caps next and I hear this makes a big difference in my amp.

    Maurice

    Hi Maurice,

    My amp uses 40KG6A's. Horizontal output tubes. It's a McAlister Audio amp, made in Canada. :cool:
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited October 2005
    SCR,
    Awesome. Your tube type may be more powerful on bass. The EL34 is not known for bass extension. Hopefully, it will improve after some upgrades.
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