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sjhusting · July 3rd, 2009, 02:17 PM

Yeah, I did my 5e3 that way, used MM iron - fat stack PT, dual-secondary OT. Got a switch to flip between 5K and 8K. Funny, I've kept 6v6s in it the last two years.

If you don't bump the B+ along with everything else, you don't get more power. Running the 6L6s at 6V6 voltages changes the tone some, but doesn't make it louder. For louder you have to pump up the B+.

I've built ten amps now, the 5e3 was my third, and it's still my favorite. Though the new one (Matchless Clubman-based) may give it a run for its money.

steven

July 3rd, 2009, 02:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
sjhusting Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 951 16 Photos	Yeah, I did my 5e3 that way, used MM iron - fat stack PT, dual-secondary OT. Got a switch to flip between 5K and 8K. Funny, I've kept 6v6s in it the last two years. If you don't bump the B+ along with everything else, you don't get more power. Running the 6L6s at 6V6 voltages changes the tone some, but doesn't make it louder. For louder you have to pump up the B+. I've built ten amps now, the 5e3 was my third, and it's still my favorite. Though the new one (Matchless Clubman-based) may give it a run for its money. steven __________________ "When you have to kill a man it costs nothing to be polite" - WSC