2 x 220uF, 2 x 330K on 50W

[mat]

What would be the difference in using 2 x 220uF, 2 x 330K instead of 2 x 100uF, 2 x 220K on 50W D-clone's power section (with 2 x 6V6, 6L6 or EL 34) ? Pros/cons ?

[Funkalicousgroove]

Bigger filters usually make the amp "Faster" and make the bass response tighter.

[heisthl]

I think there are more overtones in both clean and OD modes with smaller filter caps. In fact it's a fun exercise to change from 100 to 50uF on the main B+ and listen to the difference in clean harmonics. The last 2 builds I've settled on 60uF. I haven't played with the values on a 100 Watt yet.....

[mat]

Thanks for the explanations, I'll swap to 100uf/220k's then.

[mat]

Now I dont know wheter to put in 80uF or 100uF..

Would the 80uF have more harmonic content ? because that is what I like these amps most..hmmm.

[keithrick]

Mat, I just put my amp back in its case. Now I am gonna have to pull it out again! I have the higher filtering as well. It sounds great and the bass is tighter but I am missing some harmonic content. I originally upped the values to 220uf x2 thinking it would eliminate some percieved high end hash. PLease, update the thread on how your amp responds to the lower filtering. I still have my original caps and might revisit them in the near future. but....

As tempting as it is to dig back in to that amp, I have a JTM45 clone on the bench now 85% complete!

[mat]

Mat, I just put my amp back in its case. Now I am gonna have to pull it out again! I have the higher filtering as well. It sounds great and the bass is tighter but I am missing some harmonic content.

Ok, I will definitely put in 80uF's and 220K's.

I originally upped the values to 220uf x2 thinking it would eliminate some percieved high end hash. PLease, update the thread on how your amp responds to the lower filtering. I still have my original caps and might revisit them in the near future. but....

No, this is for my new HRM combo project, but I'll record something as soon it is finished

As tempting as it is to dig back in to that amp, I have a JTM45 clone on the bench now 85% complete![/quote]

Cool Hope to see/hear of it soon

[tonejunkie]

I went from the 2x220uf to 2x100uf in a 50W ODS HRM and I thought it made the amp respond in a less harsh manner in the high end and give me a little more harmonic content overall. My 2 cents.

TJ

[mat]

I went from the 2x220uf to 2x100uf in a 50W ODS HRM and I thought it made the amp respond in a less harsh manner in the high end and give me a little more harmonic content overall. My 2 cents.

TJ

Good news Did You change also the resistors ?