imnotcreative
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Though i like the sound of my Fender Hotrod Deluxe, it is a bit loud..
Then i found TAD Class A converters in triode and pentode versions. You can replace 6L6GC, 5881, EL34, KT66 and 6V6GT for EL84/6BQ5 tubes and operate them in Class A (only works on Class A/B amps as far as i know)
Claimed to reduce output to 7/9 watts per converter for the Pentone version and 4/5 watt per converter for the Tritone version. The Pentone is said to preserve the overal tonal character of the amp and the Tritone makes the EQ a bit more linear.
Also no need to reset the bias.
Got me curious so i got a set of both to try and see which i liked best. I've been messing about with both sets over the weekend and it's the Tritone for me. They make it easier to dial in the bass which can be a bit tricky the way the tone controls are wired in this amp. And above all, it's a lot quieter than before. It's still loud but now i can crank the clean channel to the point of breakup without going deaf.
Do make sure your amp can take the converters. You can easily send Tad an email if you want to know if your amp can handle them.
more info here:
https://www.tubeampdoctor.com/en/tad-class-a-converter-made-in-germany?c=111
Then i found TAD Class A converters in triode and pentode versions. You can replace 6L6GC, 5881, EL34, KT66 and 6V6GT for EL84/6BQ5 tubes and operate them in Class A (only works on Class A/B amps as far as i know)
Claimed to reduce output to 7/9 watts per converter for the Pentone version and 4/5 watt per converter for the Tritone version. The Pentone is said to preserve the overal tonal character of the amp and the Tritone makes the EQ a bit more linear.
Also no need to reset the bias.
Got me curious so i got a set of both to try and see which i liked best. I've been messing about with both sets over the weekend and it's the Tritone for me. They make it easier to dial in the bass which can be a bit tricky the way the tone controls are wired in this amp. And above all, it's a lot quieter than before. It's still loud but now i can crank the clean channel to the point of breakup without going deaf.
Do make sure your amp can take the converters. You can easily send Tad an email if you want to know if your amp can handle them.
more info here:
https://www.tubeampdoctor.com/en/tad-class-a-converter-made-in-germany?c=111