• WARNING: Tube/Valve amplifiers use potentially LETHAL HIGH VOLTAGES.
    Building, troubleshooting and testing of these amplifiers should only be
    performed by someone who is thoroughly familiar with
    the safety precautions around high voltages.

Worn Tube Rectifier

Status
This old topic is closed. If you want to reopen this topic, contact a moderator using the "Report Post" button.
Are there any audible symptoms when a tube rectifier is close to worn out? According to guitar techs, a tube rec either works or it doesn't and also does not contribute to the overall sound unless you change the rectifier type. Can anyone shed some light on this statement? Thanks.
 
Status
This old topic is closed. If you want to reopen this topic, contact a moderator using the "Report Post" button.