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Why do you want to change all the tubes?
I would suggest to take it to a reputable tech and have them give it a once over. It's unlikely that all of the tubes need to be replaced.
I would suggest to take it to a reputable tech and have them give it a once over. It's unlikely that all of the tubes need to be replaced.
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You can use el34 too but you won't get anymore power running 6550's or KT88's or even cut some holes in the lid and fit KT120's or KT150's at wich point it will sound just as good as it did on 6l6 for a few mins till the mains transformer catches fire.
Don't over valve amps unless you are absolutely sure you can supply the heater current and bias modifications needed.
PS What's wrong with the tubes in it?.
Wait, are you saying you're getting shocked by the amp when in use?
If so, shut it down immediately and take it to a tech.
I believe the OP is saying that the tubes are microphonic and that shock and vibration cause noise.
I have read in this forum that replacing 6L6’s with 6550’s will offer more power but have no idea if this is actually true, or if other mods are needed.
As I recall, the non-plus model is not as powerful as the plus model.
I have read in this forum that replacing 6L6’s with 6550’s will offer more power but have no idea if this is actually true, or if other mods are needed.
As I recall, the non-plus model is not as powerful as the plus model.
Call Mesa Boogie on Tuesday, they have great customer service and see the tubes you need. The owners manual is on the web site under discontinued items.