post poweramp power attenuator

gemm012 · 10th December 2006, 04:52 PM

Hey. I heard a little bit about power attenuator use with tube amps. I understand the concept of playing at the lower volume while pushing the power tubes to get a nicer sound. I just want to know about any pros and cons to using them other than that, such as shorter tube life. Thanks.
Galen.

ak_47_boy · 12th December 2006, 09:29 PM

I think tube life would slightly decrease. As for everything else it would not matter. As long as you are not useing crazy expensive tubes i see no reason not to do this.

10th December 2006, 04:52 PM	#1
gemm012 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2006	post poweramp power attenuator Hey. I heard a little bit about power attenuator use with tube amps. I understand the concept of playing at the lower volume while pushing the power tubes to get a nicer sound. I just want to know about any pros and cons to using them other than that, such as shorter tube life. Thanks. Galen.

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12th December 2006, 09:29 PM	#2
ak_47_boy diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2006	I think tube life would slightly decrease. As for everything else it would not matter. As long as you are not useing crazy expensive tubes i see no reason not to do this.

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