807's vs 6146's as Modulator Tubes?
Bry Carling
bcarling at CFL.RR.COM
Sat Sep 8 08:32:19 EDT 2007
You need to look at what impedance the mod transformer is
designed to handle.
I think your best bet is to stay with the 807s if that is what
it was designed to use. There is nothing to be gained by
going to 6146es.
> Will I notice any difference if I run a pair of 807's
> OR a pair of 6146W's as the modulator tubes modulating
> a pair of 6146W's in my Knight T-150A?
>
> The modulator design is currently similar to that used
> with the Viking and Valiant and other rigs of that era.
>
> I'd prefer to use the same tubes in the modulator and
> rig for the simplicity of keeping one type of power tube
> in my backup drawer.
>
> If the 6146W's are an acceptable choice then I will have
> a solid pair of 807's and the matching sockets available
> to swap for a pair of 6146W's and sockets (I will add a
> little cash or a BA accessory to my half of that swap).
>
> --
>
> Thanks! & 73, doc, KD4E
> Personal: http://bibleseven.com/kd4e.html
>
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