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Originally Posted by MartyStrat54
 So... Do you know what the bias would be if I went w/ KT77's?
The KT77's are a direct replacement for the EL34's and therefore bias is the same. I set mine at the factory recommended 90mV. Some players like it a little hotter and some go for 80mV. I think the 90 number is good for me.
Also, I have heard of the VooDoo mod's, but I have never used an amp with any of them. So I'm pretty worthless on that subject. Maybe SolarBurn has some experience with them?
Marty |
I had the Deluxe Voodoo mods done to my amp. I thought it sounded good at first. It developed some problems later on playing at volume though. It thinned out. I put it through several tube changes. I saw a vid of another modder FJA and it was his mod on a DSL. I thought it was really good. So good I wanted his mods on my amp.
I just got my amp back from Jerry at FJA. So far its great. I haven't had a chance to really crank it yet but I like what I'm hearing. I had him add a choke with his circuit mods. I already have the MM OT. Here's what he found diagnosing my Voodoo modded amp:
1. Circuit board had black liquid electrical tape covering mod work solder joints. I saw pics of this.
2. Several circuit traces lifted due to previous mod work poor soldering skills.
3. Deep switch inoperable.
4. Presence control did very little.
I'm not going to trash Voodoo but I feel I got a better mod with FJA. It sounds better IMO to my ears. I'm allowed to have a preference. I expect work done on my amp to be top notch. If I don't get that I will certainly share that info. So at this point in time I recommend FJA mods on a DSL50.