Tube amp with solid state rectifier ??

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Re: Tube amp with solid state rectifier ??

It might be difficult to tell between different amps that have solid state and tube rectifiers, but if you take the same amp and try different rectifier tubes or a Weber Copper Cap, you will hear an immediate difference. I find the copper cap too harsh and tight, and like the organic response of a warm sounding rectifier tube much more.

I put one in one of my old beasts and really liked it, this amp needed a bit more sparkle and the jump on the note change was real nice. I have a few others that sound great with the tube in there and am not inclined to try the copper cap in.