The problem with the 1.5K / 10K is that they clip much faster. It is not hard to clip the cathode follower when things are turned up.bluesfendermanblues wrote:Why the stray from the Dumbleators 1k5/10k?? to get less output or a higher impedance?heisthl wrote:max_lwedge wrote: OTOH, the Dumbleator CF is self biased, and the 27k or similar tail keeps the cathode at a much lower voltage. I don't know where the Red Plate design sits. .
It uses a 1k8/27k tail.
which 12ax7 for a dumblator? Cathode follower questions-LONG
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Re: which 12ax7 for a dumblator? Cathode follower questions-LONG
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About 5 miles south of I-94
aka K0GWA, K0 Glas Werks Amplification
www.glaswerks.com