|
|
Post by VomHalen on Nov 17, 2006 12:36:11 GMT -5
when ordering power tubes, what does "a matched pair" mean?
|
|
|
|
Post by shreder75 on Nov 17, 2006 12:50:05 GMT -5
means they're rated the same...you know, like how the mullards that come with scotts amps have those numbers on there? I'm not sure if it's a voltage value or what it is...
|
|
|
|
Post by Hacksaw on Nov 17, 2006 16:04:07 GMT -5
hey guys!
Matched pair like schred says.. is matching the current draw (amperage) of one tube to the rest of the tubes in that set of four (or two). so all tubes will sound balanced. give a smoother sound. unmatched can sound grainy, or have a very interesting distortion. depends! but matched, and if you know what the amp has in it, you can order replacements very easy, just say scott, need 49's, at 7900. or mine is 47 at 7700. or just 49's and I dunno the other number! as I had to do once!
|
|
|
|
Post by VomHalen on Nov 17, 2006 16:06:55 GMT -5
hey guys! Matched pair like schred says.. is matching the current draw (amperage) of one tube to the rest of the tubes in that set of four (or two). so all tubes will sound balanced. give a smoother sound. unmatched can sound grainy, or have a very interesting distortion. depends! but matched, and if you know what the amp has in it, you can order replacements very easy, just say scott, need 49's, at 7900. or mine is 47 at 7700. or just 49's and I dunno the other number! as I had to do once! would the difference in numbers be noticeable to the human ear |
|
