Is this something any noob can check? If so how do you check?
I've been hearing much talk from the Bogner users that it is ok to use KT88's with the Rev 2 (EL34 amp) as long as they're low to mid bias range tubes.
Wanted to confirm with Bogner and this was the reply:
"We have been using Sovtek KT88s, but these are no longer available. You need to adjust the bias range, but if the tubes are too hot, they may be above the possible range. Try to find some low to mid range tubes. Also, your tech should check the tension on the tube socket pins, as this can be an issue on older amps with the heavier tubes.
Thanks CP"
So now I'm curious about the socket tension. I really want to use the KT88's and I know others do so it should be ok but I don't want to break anything.
I've been hearing much talk from the Bogner users that it is ok to use KT88's with the Rev 2 (EL34 amp) as long as they're low to mid bias range tubes.
Wanted to confirm with Bogner and this was the reply:
"We have been using Sovtek KT88s, but these are no longer available. You need to adjust the bias range, but if the tubes are too hot, they may be above the possible range. Try to find some low to mid range tubes. Also, your tech should check the tension on the tube socket pins, as this can be an issue on older amps with the heavier tubes.
Thanks CP"
So now I'm curious about the socket tension. I really want to use the KT88's and I know others do so it should be ok but I don't want to break anything.