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Cathode bypass cap removed and I like it
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Posted on January 10, 2017 at 15:12:10 | ||
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I removed the cathode bypass cap on my 2a3 final tube. I like the sound, although I have to turn up my volume somewhat to compensate for the lower output. The sound is much cleaner and leading edges / transients are more lifelike, especially with piano. Now, that said, should the cathode bypass resistor (1K ohms) be removed as well? I currently have it still in place from the filament supply transformer center tap to ground. Not sure if I should leave it in place or remove the resistor completely. Thoughts? |
The other obvious solution to cathode caps is fixed bias (nt), posted on January 11, 2017 at 07:21:52 | |
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RE: Cathode bypass cap removed and I like it, posted on January 10, 2017 at 15:45:03 | |
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Thanks. Should the resistor value stay at 1K or be changed up/down? |
RE: Cathode bypass cap removed and I like it, posted on January 11, 2017 at 07:28:32 | |
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Tre, I am using the 3.5k Ohm tap on the OPTs. FYI. |