ryanrobles
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Hi
I currently own a laney LC50 - the original design - not the MarkII or recent "upgrade" version. I love this amp; its a monster.
When I purchsed the amp new, it was fitted with bland sounding SOVTEK 5881s. A few years ago I made the switch to using S.E.D 6L6GCs. I fancy a change now; I want to experiment with other tubes including Tung Sol 5881s.
My question/problem is the Tung Sol 5881s (and others) are rated at 25w (400v plate max), whereas I've read that the Sovtek 5881 is "not a real 5881" and is said to be more based upon 6L6GC specs i.e. 30W rating (500v). Therefore I am not aure whether my amp can take tubes rated at 25w.:dunno:
I've obtained the original factory service manual for my amp and it simply states "5881", and lists "5881 (6L6)" in the parts list. I have measured the plate voltage which is just over 400v.
I had always assumed that I could run any 6L6 or 5881 type in my amp - given the above is my assumption correct??
Ry
I currently own a laney LC50 - the original design - not the MarkII or recent "upgrade" version. I love this amp; its a monster.
When I purchsed the amp new, it was fitted with bland sounding SOVTEK 5881s. A few years ago I made the switch to using S.E.D 6L6GCs. I fancy a change now; I want to experiment with other tubes including Tung Sol 5881s.
My question/problem is the Tung Sol 5881s (and others) are rated at 25w (400v plate max), whereas I've read that the Sovtek 5881 is "not a real 5881" and is said to be more based upon 6L6GC specs i.e. 30W rating (500v). Therefore I am not aure whether my amp can take tubes rated at 25w.:dunno:
I've obtained the original factory service manual for my amp and it simply states "5881", and lists "5881 (6L6)" in the parts list. I have measured the plate voltage which is just over 400v.
I had always assumed that I could run any 6L6 or 5881 type in my amp - given the above is my assumption correct??
Ry
