Fender 5B6 with 6V6 point to point build

[rp]

Octals have a bigger plate structure so tend to be more microphonic, as you add gain this might worsen. Depends on the tube and you won't know till you try, give it a try and report back.

[Phil_S]

I guess I'm wondering whether cascading would sound like crap with the octal tubes.

I'm no expert but I think the correct electronics term is "cascode."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascode
http://www.valvewizard.co.uk/cascode.html
Enough hair-splitting.
Merlin says to try a 6SN7.

[matt h]

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[LedZepp007]

I think he's just talking about cascading (series) gain stages...

Yeah this.

[Phil_S]

Too much to learn, too little time! Thanks for explaining the difference.

[matt h]

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[Structo]

Synchu,

Did you keep the 2M grid leaks at the input?

[LedZepp007]

I think I will give this a try based on what's-his-face's PTP layout. I may need to double check a cascaded layout with you guys before I embark, though. I can always build a 5e3 later.

[Synchu]

@Structo - yep. 2M at the input. But, I guess whatever larger than 1M is used should be fine.
Didn't try a serial arrangement, but its an easy mod and can be put on switch so once I get off the HRM, I am (very) slowly tweaking, I would try that.
Niki

[WRC34]

Late to the party here but excellent looking & sounding build!