Unbalanced volumes between Channels 1 & 2 - Diezel Einstein

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Hey dudes,

Is there normally a difference in volume in person between Ch1 and Ch2?

On my 50w Einstein, there is a noticeable volume difference between Ch1 and Ch2, especially when on the Clean mode. Channel 1 clean is a LOT louder than channel 2. Let's say if i had the Gain at noon on both channels and @ 9:00 on channel 1, i would have to crank the channel volume on Ch. 2 to get the levels even somehwat balanced. Of course, any louder on Ch. 1's volume, the two channels would be very unbalanced.

Also when using the other Modes on Ch1, the gainier modes tend to not be as loud as the Clean mode. I have replacement preamp tubes, but I REALLY like the tone that it is putting out, other than it being rather quiet. I do not remember when i became aware that this issue existed. The overall tone is spectacular, but this volume difference can be a little annoying.
 
This is perfectly normal. I use the two master volumes to compensate for this. All the cleans go through master 2, and all the other modes through master 1. Master 1 is set at around 11 o clock, and master 2, meaning the clean volume, is set probably around 8 or 9 o clock.
 
ok haha thats what i figured. it's just been so long since i'd gotten the thing, and i've experimented with preamp tubes so much that i was worried that one of the preamps were bad. then again, all hi-gain amps that i've experienced have this 'feature' when trying to balance the two channels. why is that?

interesting use of the master volumes by the way!
 
In my experience of Einstein this phenomenon is far more pronounced at low volume. Once you wind it up it becomes less intrusive.

Pre amp gain setting on Ch1 mode 1 is also key to getting thebest clean sound.

Or just use mode 2 and balance with guitars volume control!!

Great amp. Every time I think about it I want to plug in!!!!
 
This happens in most high gain amps because the clean signal doesn't go through all the stages of amplification, where it is further amplified and then attenuated. It is basically tapped from an earlier amplification stage, before taming it down.
 
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