Incoming JCM 900 Mkiii

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Re: Incoming JCM 900 Mkiii

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Hmmm maybe. I thought they were a drop in but could be wrong.

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griff7628 wrote:Hmmm maybe. I thought they were a drop in but could be wrong.
I know zero about amps electronics but a quick google told me there is a small resistor mod that needs to be done ... could be totally wrong :rofl: :rofl:
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willow13 wrote:
griff7628 wrote:Are KT77's worth considering for this amp?
I think you might need to swap out some resistors to be able to run them??
Nope, they’re like EL34’s but with more highs & lows.
Just bias the amp just like you would when installing new tubes :thumbup:

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willow13 wrote:I know zero about amps electronics but a quick google told me there is a small resistor mod that needs to be done ... could be totally wrong :rofl: :rofl:
That's KT88.
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godgrinder wrote:
willow13 wrote:I know zero about amps electronics but a quick google told me there is a small resistor mod that needs to be done ... could be totally wrong :rofl: :rofl:
That's KT88.
Yep

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cool .. totally trust you train spotters :rofl: ..... I know sweat fuck all about this stuff :rofl: :rofl:
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That's why we have forums! :D

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