Re: PTP versus PCB
But do they think that like the board will crack when you put the tubes in or something?
But do they think that like the board will crack when you put the tubes in or something?
PTP versus PCB
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SirJackdeFuzz
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Re: PTP versus PCB
Except that direct surface mounting is a tell tail sign of cost cutting, the valves is that little bit closer to the PCB board now.
And we all know valves running for more than 2min can get super hot.
I would rather have my piping hot four 6L6's as far away as possible from my PCB, as aposed to having it 5mm closer.
YMMV . . . that's just how i look at things.
Except that direct surface mounting is a tell tail sign of cost cutting, the valves is that little bit closer to the PCB board now.
And we all know valves running for more than 2min can get super hot.
I would rather have my piping hot four 6L6's as far away as possible from my PCB, as aposed to having it 5mm closer.
YMMV . . . that's just how i look at things.
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: PTP versus PCB
If you mount those tube sockets on a nice thick pcb...Problem solved....Personally I like the tubes off the board and in the chassis also..
If you mount those tube sockets on a nice thick pcb...Problem solved....Personally I like the tubes off the board and in the chassis also..
SirJackdeFuzz
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Re: PTP versus PCB
And another thing : if you read magazine write ups about these amps with direct serface mountings, no magazine has ever said anything positive about it.
You get the idea is it really frowned apon by the people in the know.
And another thing : if you read magazine write ups about these amps with direct serface mountings, no magazine has ever said anything positive about it.
You get the idea is it really frowned apon by the people in the know.
misterwhizzy
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Re: PTP versus PCB
So the magazine writers are in the know?
So the magazine writers are in the know?
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: PTP versus PCB
I bought one of those Yamaha/Soldano T100 heads back in like 94 or so..Both of us have owned and used this head extensively at gigs and practices...It's loaded with a ton of preamp tubes and all are mounted to the pcb...Not one problem ever since owning this amp..Not saying I Like the tubes mounted on the pcb,but I'm seeing that its doable over the long haul....We are very careful when we pull or install tubes in this amp to be sure it stays this way! ;o)
I bought one of those Yamaha/Soldano T100 heads back in like 94 or so..Both of us have owned and used this head extensively at gigs and practices...It's loaded with a ton of preamp tubes and all are mounted to the pcb...Not one problem ever since owning this amp..Not saying I Like the tubes mounted on the pcb,but I'm seeing that its doable over the long haul....We are very careful when we pull or install tubes in this amp to be sure it stays this way! ;o)
Lazarus1140
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Re: PTP versus PCB
Well, I agree that quiet and sounding amazing are significant products of done "right", but pretty is certainly a nice bonus:
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Well, I agree that quiet and sounding amazing are significant products of done "right", but pretty is certainly a nice bonus:
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Lazarus1140
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Re: PTP versus PCB
Dude, you are light years ahead of me! I haven't even attempted a build and from what I've read wire routing is a real challenge.
Dude, you are light years ahead of me! I haven't even attempted a build and from what I've read wire routing is a real challenge.
misterwhizzy
Well-known member
Re: PTP versus PCB
That picture you posted looks like someone who has been doing this a long, long time.
That picture you posted looks like someone who has been doing this a long, long time.
trevorus
Modsterbator
Re: PTP versus PCB
Indeed it is. I have a true flying lead point to point wired amp I built in a Bogen tube PA amp case, basically a Matchless spitfire clone with a 2 band EQ, and the 7868 power section making about 35-40 watts. Looks like a rat's nest inside, but it sure does rip. Again, no real hum to speak of.
Indeed it is. I have a true flying lead point to point wired amp I built in a Bogen tube PA amp case, basically a Matchless spitfire clone with a 2 band EQ, and the 7868 power section making about 35-40 watts. Looks like a rat's nest inside, but it sure does rip. Again, no real hum to speak of.
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