Exact same amp build, 50w vs 100w - any difference in tone?

[Iamnada]

Yeah. I have never cared for the switch

Follow up question if I may. Therefore if I'm considering a head that is 100w with a 50w switch, to the same head that is 50w native...The 50w would sound better than the 100 in 50w mode. Correct? I'm trying to make that decision right now on an amp. I understand that the 100w version is "best" more than likely, but I doubt I'll have much opportunity given I'm in Cali and don't have a flippin basement to rock out in.

I ask this absent the idea of an attenuator.

 

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Follow up question if I may. Therefore if I'm considering a head that is 100w with a 50w switch, to the same head that is 50w native...The 50w would sound better than the 100 in 50w mode. Correct? I'm trying to make that decision right now on an amp. I understand that the 100w version is "best" more than likely, but I doubt I'll have much opportunity given I'm in Cali and don't have a flippin basement to rock out in.

I ask this absent the idea of an attenuator.

It seems that is what fusedbrain was insinuating if it is a pentode/triode switch. I personally dont love gimmicky shit on the amp. So i would just have an amp designed a certain way and use it.

I don't think there is a huge difference in volume for a 100 vs 50 watt. So if you need a lot of headroom, maybe go 100. But honestly, with most well designed circuits, i can roll with either one and be fine.

 

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Follow up question if I may. Therefore if I'm considering a head that is 100w with a 50w switch, to the same head that is 50w native...The 50w would sound better than the 100 in 50w mode. Correct? I'm trying to make that decision right now on an amp. I understand that the 100w version is "best" more than likely, but I doubt I'll have much opportunity given I'm in Cali and don't have a flippin basement to rock out in.

I ask this absent the idea of an attenuator.

Let me ask this. Have you played a 50 watt and 100 watt amp?

Because i have never felt the need for an attenuator unless it is a non master volume amp

 

[Iamnada]

Let me ask this. Have you played a 50 watt and 100 watt amp?

Because i have never felt the need for an attenuator unless it is a non master volume amp

I've not. I have a 100w JCA 100HDM only at my disposal.

 

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I've not. I have a 100w JCA 100HDM only at my disposal.

Can you play it in your california home?

 

[Iamnada]

Can you play it in your california home?

When no one else is home..yes. I mean, I can play it whenever I want but......Can I really? LOL.