Can someone tell me what this means???

[Alexilaiho]

I heard whispers through the grapevines that one can "tune an amplifier", how do you do this if it's even possible( and I don't mean adjusting the eq for different tones). It sound like an interesting concept for drone/doom

 

Imput is appreciated

[Kazinator]

 

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Alexilaiho wrote:

 

I heard whispers through the grapevines that one can "tune an amplifier", how do you do this if it's even possible( and I don't mean adjusting the eq for different tones). It sound like an interesting concept for drone/doom

 

 

 

Imput is appreciated

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Tuning an amplfiier means tweaking the internal parameters that are not exposed on the front or rear panel. This means turning any trimmer pots on the circuit board, or possibly changing the circuit by substituting parts (modding).

For instance, you mention EQ.  EQ's let you vary the response in certain ways, yet certain aspects of EQ's are fixed. You can "tune" your EQ section by substituting different resistors and capacitors.

Power amplifers often have tunable bias current (solid state ones too). That can make a difference in tone, if it is out of whack so that you have crossover distortion.

 

 

[Alexilaiho]

This "bias control", can it screw something up too? Also, how do I know what to look for?

 

The other parameters, how do I find them?

[Cirrus]

Yes, it can destroy your power section if you don't set it right. And my destroy I mean anything from smoke/ fire/ explosions/ full blown apocalypse can result.