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Calling all MC275 MK IV owners..............

I just set up my new MC275 and although the tubes have about 90 minutes on them, I'm blown away by the sound - I wish I discovered tubes 10 years ago.

Anyway, a few questions:

1. What gain level do I set the amp to. I cranked it all the way up but is there an "optimum setting?" I'm running these in stereo mode with unbalanced connections.

2. In a couple of days another MC275 gets delivered and I plan to run them in mono mode also using unbalanced connections. What gain setting is optimal for that configuration?

3. I have the amps on a trigger switch and noticed that on power up the tubes sort of glows a bit brighter for a second then settles back into the normal orange filament glow. is this normal?

4. What is tube rolling?

Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it. Sorry if these questions are a bit stupid.
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tomryan
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Don't worry about tube on tube getting fuzzy or hazy. I've been running like that for years and years and with the right equipment, get magnificent music making. Just last night I was listening to a Gene Ammons CD which sounded open, clear, and as if the band was right in the room. And this with a tube pre-amp, SET tube amp, and I am sure the original recording was done with all tube studio equipment.

Both tube and SS stuff nowadays (and going back a few years) can make beautiful music. There are tube designs which can sound a but fuzzy and hazy (older C-J stuff) and designs that can sound crystal clear and almost over-lit (Some OTLs). You have to check out each piece on its own merit.
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