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6AQ5 PP amps
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Posted on April 8, 2014 at 14:01:52 | ||
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Location: Ohio Joined: January 13, 2014 |
I wanted to ask anyone that has built a 6/12AQ5 PP amp what front end tubes you used. I know the 6AQ5 is similar to a 6V6 and most 6V6 amps I am familiar with used 6SL7's x 2 or 6DE7'S X 2 for the front end tubes. I was thinking of a three tube front end build with a high gain input tube and two lower mu inverters. I have all sorts of choices. I have a hundred or so TS 6SU7GTY's, an abundance of locktal 14F7 and 7/14N7's, 6CG7/6GU7's, 12AV7/7062's and 12AU7's. Any suggestions??? I am expecting about 10 watts per channel PP and 20+ if I use four tubes per side PP ... is that your experience??? What did you use for your rectifier???? I am thinking 6AX3 damper diodes x 2 or a damper diode /SS hybrid rectifier. I have quite a few 5AR4's and 5U4G's as well. I appreciate any comments! |