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Re: do i missing some things here ? 6GW8 SE amp questions

6gw8 is no diff per other tube types in the respect you inquire about. BUT 4 watts is twice 2 watts, & with low power in either mode, that extra 2 watts is a BIG diff. With a more-powerful tube type to begin with, when the less-power triode mode is sufficient to drive your load, the extra power of the pentode mode is not fully utilized (or needed) when driving the same load. IOW, if it requires 4 watts (for example) to drive your speakers to acceptable listening levels, THEN you will notice a greater differance in 6gw8 modes than when using an el34 type (which outputs 6 watts in triode mode).


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  • Re: do i missing some things here ? 6GW8 SE amp questions - Ron Oehlert 08:41:13 02/20/07 (0)


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