OT: Re: Dummy Loads, Line Outs, and thangs like that

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>--- Mark Sottilaro <sine@zerocrossing.net> wrote:
>> The problem with what you're proposing is that part of what makes a
>> tube amp
>> "warm" is the interaction with the load (speaker) and the tube
>> amplifier stage.

greg said:
>Actually, I think it's the reaction between the speaker(s) and the
>output transformer, but same type idea.

actually, all these things should be considered, if yer interested in such.
the interaction between all 3 is an area where my intrigue has remained 
piqued for a good while, now.....

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g:
>True, but there are speaker load simulator devices which present the
>tube amp with a reactive load. Units like the Marshall Power Brake do
>this. Some also offer a line out which should be far superior in tone
>to the line out your amp may have. I've heard very few amps that had a
>decent sounding line out (it's usually taken BEFORE the power stage, 

there is no 'usually', or, at least:
all of my gtr amps have line-outs from the power stage:
toneking comet 40/20, rivera m100, 2 rivera twin-killers.....

>so
>it's all buzzy preamp distortion...). Some offer speaker simulation
>too, but I guess you wouldn't need that in the setup you described.
>The best sounding speaker simulator/load device I've personally heard
>was the old Marshall SE100. I don't think they make that one any more,
>but the Power Brake might also sound good. I've heard from several
>people that the Palmer is very good too (although more expensive). I
>heard one recording done direct through one and it was very nice.

i like the thd hotplate.

best,
dt / splattercell