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StringSkunk
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« on: March 01, 2010, 08:45:27 AM »
The subject pretty much says it all. I would love to know exactly what's going on in the tubes when I flick the pentode/triode switch.
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« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2010, 04:17:14 PM »
It would seem to me that you are taking out a couple of the "plates" which control the electron flow. Less electrons=less power.
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« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2010, 06:27:36 PM »
It basically ties the screens to the plates, creating a "triode" tube. That cuts down the power, but I have never really liked the effect. But it is an option, and you do not have to use it if you do not like it....
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« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2010, 01:09:22 AM »
Interesting. I will be able to find this out for myself when I actually get the amp, but what kinda effects does this mechanism have on the sound?
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« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2010, 11:26:57 PM »
which amp are you referring to?
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