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In Reply to: RE: Silvertone Console--Opinions please posted by Eli Duttman on May 12, 2016 at 13:02:49
Eli --thank you so much.
No need for the reverb. I never use tone controls, even when I have them. I had noticed that MPX decoder note in the tech manual, so thanks for the details on that.
I do listen to FM because nearby is FM90 college and commercial free. (Also, it is important that I keep the tuning eye going as I remember it from childhood--mesmerizing.)
All of you have given me great leads and ideas.
It speaks highly of the members here.
Cheers
Edits: 05/12/16Follow Ups:
"No need for the reverb. I never use tone controls, even when I have them."
Good man! Simplify, simplify, simplify. ;> )
Again I ask, how far do you want to go? For instance, console amps frequently have undersized O/P transformers, which leads to poor bass extension. Within the 5 WPC capability of SE 6BQ5s, better performance can be realized by installing Edcor GXSE15-8-5K O/P "iron". Global negative feedback (GNFB) will ensure "full" bandwidth is obtained. A 15 W. part is chosen to ensure that core saturation (very, very, bad) from a deep bass error correction signal does not occur. BTW, the Edcor "iron" would allow for experimentation with both full pentode and ultra-linear (UL) mode O/P tubes.
Eli D.
How far to go? Good question--not thinking that far ahead yet--- but speaking of bass extension, your suggestions are right on. #1, I am a bass guitar player (for therapy, not pro)and #2, I fall asleep most nights to either E Power Briggs or Gould, Bach preludes for organ. So bass is near and dear and --the Edcor seems a reasonable upgrade.
(Before I get a start on this I have a couple components in my SS system to get repaired)
Have another tube component. Will email you on it.
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