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Title: Bridging the SE84CKC into mono Post by Steve Deckert on 01/16/13 at 03:13:17 Quote:
No problem using the newer SE84CKC along with your C+ amp. Just adjust the gain controls on each amp until you get a nicely centered image. You can of course have your C+ version updated with the CKC mod to have matching amplifiers, but until you do I think you'll discover that the slight differences will be complimentary to the balance and tone of the recordings. This is supported by experiments with using different tubes on each channel and even different amplifiers with similar power ratings. As far as matched tubes in each side, yes, it's best for maximum power but otherwise does not effect the sound. As far as matched tubes across both amps, (basically a matched quad shared between the two) the answer is no, it's not necessary. We don't make an official Y-Cable. We use MOGAMI copper wire inside the amp between the jacks and the volume control, which is similar to what is used in the Audioquest Y-Cable, so it's pretty hard to hear a big difference there since the 6 inches is so short. For less money than it would take to make a custom pair of silver Y-Cables we can install a stereo/mono switch inside the amplifier(s) so a Y-Cable is not needed. The speaker binding posts can be bridged with a small piece of our ZenStyx wire using silver banana jacks, sized to fit perfectly. The cost would be $75 for the set. Yes, if you connect the left amplifier up by using the left positive and right negative, then do the same on the other side. Here is a sample of one side: |
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