Lowering Tube power amp output


Hello everyone,

Wanted to ask the tube power amp users here if there is a way to reduce power output/ heat generation from the amp. I have a Rogue Audio Zeus amp which is rated at 200w/ channel. Can removing some power tubes reduce output power and lower heat dissipation? How can I lower its power draw effectively without causing any damage to unit

tubelvr1

Showing 1 response by carlsbad

No other way to reduce heat generation other than remove some tubes but I don’t know if your amp supports that. Likely this won’t work because of bias circuits that depend on two tubes to compare. You need someone that understands the amp well.

I have an Ayon amp with 4 x 6c33c tubes and makes 400 watts of heat. cant use it in the summer. In the summer I use my Decware. I’ve got it to dialed in I may end up selling the Ayon rather than switching back in the winter.

Jerry