Members Wookieslayer Posted December 18, 2012 Members Share Posted December 18, 2012 Aye Note: Final look and characteristics of the product can be changed by the manufacturer at any time. http://eshop.amtelectronics.com/6l6-...ate-tubes.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members '63-Strat Posted December 18, 2012 Members Share Posted December 18, 2012 Meh I dunno. It's hard to tell with clips because I dunno how good they could make the real amps sound with actual tubes but not that impressed with these demos of the retrovalves:http://www.robertsaudiotech.com/desi...alve.php#demos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members '63-Strat Posted December 18, 2012 Members Share Posted December 18, 2012 Meh I dunno. It's hard to tell with clips because I dunno how good they could make the real amps sound with actual tubes but not that impressed with these demos of the retrovalves:http://www.robertsaudiotech.com/desi...alve.php#demos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zozobra Posted December 18, 2012 Members Share Posted December 18, 2012 These are quite frankly dumb. I've been using some of the same preamp valves in my amps for years on end and they sound just fine and some of those are unbranded {censored}. Sure one goes microphonic occasionally and gets tossed but they cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zozobra Posted December 18, 2012 Members Share Posted December 18, 2012 These are quite frankly dumb. I've been using some of the same preamp valves in my amps for years on end and they sound just fine and some of those are unbranded {censored}. Sure one goes microphonic occasionally and gets tossed but they cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -=Pennywise=- Posted December 19, 2012 Members Share Posted December 19, 2012 Originally Posted by Zozobra These are quite frankly dumb. I've been using some of the same preamp valves in my amps for years on end and they sound just fine and some of those are unbranded {censored}. Sure one goes microphonic occasionally and gets tossed but they cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members -=Pennywise=- Posted December 19, 2012 Members Share Posted December 19, 2012 Originally Posted by Zozobra These are quite frankly dumb. I've been using some of the same preamp valves in my amps for years on end and they sound just fine and some of those are unbranded {censored}. Sure one goes microphonic occasionally and gets tossed but they cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members carvinlegacy99 Posted December 19, 2012 Members Share Posted December 19, 2012 Meh I'd rather pay $100 for an 8100 or transtube and have the same tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members carvinlegacy99 Posted December 19, 2012 Members Share Posted December 19, 2012 Meh I'd rather pay $100 for an 8100 or transtube and have the same tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RUExp? Posted December 19, 2012 Members Share Posted December 19, 2012 Originally Posted by '63-Strat Meh I dunno. It's hard to tell with clips because I dunno how good they could make the real amps sound with actual tubes but not that impressed with these demos of the retrovalves:http://www.robertsaudiotech.com/desi...alve.php#demos Those demos would be more useful if they used standard tubes first for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RUExp? Posted December 19, 2012 Members Share Posted December 19, 2012 Originally Posted by '63-Strat Meh I dunno. It's hard to tell with clips because I dunno how good they could make the real amps sound with actual tubes but not that impressed with these demos of the retrovalves:http://www.robertsaudiotech.com/desi...alve.php#demos Those demos would be more useful if they used standard tubes first for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RUExp? Posted December 19, 2012 Members Share Posted December 19, 2012 Originally Posted by BC Audio These are not direct tube replacements. Look at the green base. Is that going to fit in your amp? Why would they not fit? It looks like it has the standard pins of a 6L6 tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RUExp? Posted December 19, 2012 Members Share Posted December 19, 2012 Originally Posted by BC Audio These are not direct tube replacements. Look at the green base. Is that going to fit in your amp? Why would they not fit? It looks like it has the standard pins of a 6L6 tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vbshredder Posted December 19, 2012 Members Share Posted December 19, 2012 To HKSBlade1- Wow, great, detailed response. Thanks for the schooling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vbshredder Posted December 19, 2012 Members Share Posted December 19, 2012 To HKSBlade1- Wow, great, detailed response. Thanks for the schooling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Caulk Rocket Posted December 29, 2012 Members Share Posted December 29, 2012 Would be better to release a 5W/5W stereo tube power amp with a load box built into it for recording or reamping into a SS power amp ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Caulk Rocket Posted December 29, 2012 Members Share Posted December 29, 2012 Would be better to release a 5W/5W stereo tube power amp with a load box built into it for recording or reamping into a SS power amp ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Stevetemp Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Originally Posted by Caulk Rocket AMT's new site is up.Everything should be available early next year.http://eshop.amtelectronics.com/These SS replacements would really open up a lot of new power amp options for me. I don't want a flat response since I am not using a modeler, and I don't want a super expensive tube power amp either. So I am stuck. I'd be able to pick up an old power amp that needs a little work for pennies, and throw these in it. I do use a modeller...but I do like using a tube amp or "not flat response". I use a small SS combo power amp, 64 Fender Twin, and Crown PB-2/4x12. The twin, right into the front (no other way) is usually my favorite. It does for my modeller like what it does for your guitar; ever plug your guitar straight into the PA? It gives it that tube presence and feel that most (all?) modellers lack. You have to be discerning in your parameters, but it can be done. My only problem is that, like many tube amps, it likes played loud. So I sometimes use the little solid state combo (Mustang III) FX return input. I can get a very acceptable sound at lower volumes. Is it "perfect" tone? I wouldn't say that! But it sounds very good....and FEELS good too. I think some people make more of this "feel" thing than what it is. Of course I understand the concept. I also know the brain loves to trick itself. "See this solid state amp here?...I already KNOW it can't possibly FEEL like a "REAL" (tube) amp." And therefor it doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stevetemp Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Originally Posted by Caulk Rocket AMT's new site is up.Everything should be available early next year.http://eshop.amtelectronics.com/These SS replacements would really open up a lot of new power amp options for me. I don't want a flat response since I am not using a modeler, and I don't want a super expensive tube power amp either. So I am stuck. I'd be able to pick up an old power amp that needs a little work for pennies, and throw these in it. I do use a modeller...but I do like using a tube amp or "not flat response". I use a small SS combo power amp, 64 Fender Twin, and Crown PB-2/4x12. The twin, right into the front (no other way) is usually my favorite. It does for my modeller like what it does for your guitar; ever plug your guitar straight into the PA? It gives it that tube presence and feel that most (all?) modellers lack. You have to be discerning in your parameters, but it can be done. My only problem is that, like many tube amps, it likes played loud. So I sometimes use the little solid state combo (Mustang III) FX return input. I can get a very acceptable sound at lower volumes. Is it "perfect" tone? I wouldn't say that! But it sounds very good....and FEELS good too. I think some people make more of this "feel" thing than what it is. Of course I understand the concept. I also know the brain loves to trick itself. "See this solid state amp here?...I already KNOW it can't possibly FEEL like a "REAL" (tube) amp." And therefor it doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SexWithRobots Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 I think solid state tubes would be great as backup incase you don't have a backup amp and have tube failure just swap em out with the ss tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SexWithRobots Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 I think solid state tubes would be great as backup incase you don't have a backup amp and have tube failure just swap em out with the ss tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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