Not really, no. It may increase the distortion a bit. Randomly changing parts without doing basic measurement is not a good idea. Likewise, you need to do some basic calculations to determine dissipation before changing resistor wattages.
All 6L6 designs seem to use 470Ohm or higher.
I read on multiple discussions that its better to use between 470 and 1k to reduse osscillation and put a little less stress on the tubes...
I read on multiple discussions that its better to use between 470 and 1k to reduse osscillation and put a little less stress on the tubes...
My last 7 or 8 builds with 6L6GC-type used anywhere from zero to 100R. No oscillation and years of tube life.
Ok, maybe another dumb question but here goes.
What would lowering the resistor to say 100r do? I noticed upping it made the amp sound duller. I measured the 200r that were in there and they measured anywhere between 191 and 212 so I do want new ones in that closely match
What would lowering the resistor to say 100r do? I noticed upping it made the amp sound duller. I measured the 200r that were in there and they measured anywhere between 191 and 212 so I do want new ones in that closely match
Slightly lower distortion (perhaps inaudibly lower). The screen current is nonlinear with voltage swing, so the voltage drop across the resistor (and hence the voltage applied to the screen) will also be nonlinear.
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