Preamp Tube shields?

[Paratrooper]

Hi!
Why doesn't Friedman use shields for the (first) preamp tubes?
Best regards
pT

 

[RedPlated]

Hi!
Why doesn't Friedman use shields for the (first) preamp tubes?
Best regards
pT

Probably because V1 is already pretty far away from the transformers. No need.

 

[RACKSYSTEMS]

It sounds better without them.

 

[RedPlated]

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[Superunknown]

It sounds better without them.

Agreed

 

[LP Freak]

It sounds better without them.

How so?

 

[RACKSYSTEMS]

Just listen

 

[Equ1nox]

"It sounds better without them."

That's what Ken Fisher used to say. You have electrons flowing and now you just placed a cage of ground potential around it confusing the electrons...at least that's was Ken's take on it!!

 

[psychodave]

It sounds better without them.

I've discussed tube shields many years ago and how I prefer Marshall style amps without the tube shields. Many members here felt I was crazy hearing and feeling the difference. Doug Roccaforte commented that there are differences as well. It's nice to see other hearing the same thing.

Here is a link to a thread...look at all of the non believers. lol
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=94412&hilit=Tube+shields

 

[LP Freak]

I knew it made a difference but I wanted to know the difference Dave was hearing.

 

[psychodave]

I knew it made a difference but I wanted to know the difference Dave was hearing.

Just to clarify, my comments weren't directed toward you

 

[LP Freak]

I knew it made a difference but I wanted to know the difference Dave was hearing.

Just to clarify, my comments weren't directed toward you

It's all good I didn't think they were