SET Distortion at higher volumes?


If my SET amp is running out of power with my 96db speakers, does it create distortion that sounds like a record mistracking? I'm trying to track down an issue I'm having at anything over medium levels. I'm getting a high end distortion. Happens at high frequency or energy vocal and horn and piano passages.

dhcod

Showing 2 responses by carlsbad

@dhcod glad to hear your found a problem and it wasn't a head scratcher.  your amp distorting with 96dB speakers would have been, assuming non-concert volumes.

 

I’m playing with a 1.8 watt 45 SET with my 96 dB rated speakers and I can’t turn it up high enough to distort. Amps vary, speaker ratings vary. What tube are you running and what speakers?