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Old 04-02-2008, 09:52 AM   #36 (permalink)
MIDI
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Re: JVM or DSL or TSL

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Originally Posted by AXEL View Post
The DSL 401 uses EL84 tubes, the TSL I believe uses 6L6. They sound completely different. I believe (but am not sure) the 401 also has a solid state preamp. In either case, I haven't heard a lot of good reviews on the 401. Get the TSL or (even better) a DSL 50 head and a 2 x 12 bottom (which is what I use).
The TSL uses 4 - ECC83 (12AX7) preamp tubes and 4 - EL34 output tubes.
Also, the TSL is not complicated to use. I've had mine for over 7 years and nothing has broken on it. The 3rd channel is a big plus!!!!
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