In Reply to: A 12AX7 as splitter? bad idea, way too much gain posted by Timbo in Oz on August 14, 2017 at 00:09:03:
Many amps from the '50s and '60s used the 12AX7 (or equivalent) as a phase splitter ahead of the output tubes. It might not be the best choice for this use, but it does work.
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- No Gain if It's a Cathodyne - Triode_Kingdom 08/14/1705:28:22 08/14/17 (5)
- I know, my LEAK St20s now sound a LOT better with a 6CG7 in that role, in LTP with a FET CCS. - Timbo in Oz 14:50:50 08/14/17 (0)
- Cathodyne (Concertina) PI in Fender Princeton amps - FenderLover 07:54:35 08/14/17 (3)
- Tone? we're talking about a hi-fi amp, aren't we? - Timbo in Oz 15:10:39 08/14/17 (2)
- Actually, I'm kinda agreeing with you... - FenderLover 19:40:24 08/14/17 (1)
- Interesting,... - Salectric 11:54:38 08/16/17 (0)