Rocket Master Voume

[james21789]

Hey everyone,

I looking into building a rocket, most likely with a 6V6 power section. While I don't want to ruin a classic amp, the lack of a master volume concerns me. The friend I'm building it for will be using it for both solo practice as well as gigging. I am trying to decide between a pre-PI Master Volume and an air brake. Being new to the world of TW clones I thought I'd see what the general consensus is on how to best overcome this issue. I've been looking at these threads for inspiration (thanks Tom and Rob!!!).

http://ampgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... ght=bottle

http://ampgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... sc&start=0

Thanks,

-j

[mcrracer]

VVR Is probably the better solution.

[Zippy]

VVR Is probably the better solution.

There is a lack of concensus on that. The VVR may be more sexy and expensive but "better" is all in the ears of the beholder. I have heard it in octal Rockets in both modes - scaling the whole amp and scaling just the power amp - and prefer other, more simple methods of employing a master volume.

Check also the threads on the "Rocker" aka Rockster 66 (with KT-66s) for discussions regarding alternative solutions.

[rawnster]

I put a LarMar MV in a big bottle rocket the other day. The guy who owns the amp called me a few days later and was beaming about it, going off on how much he loved it. He said finally he could remove a couple of dirt pedals from his board.

[M Fowler]

I control the voltage through the PI no MV and no VVR on the Rocket and I like what I use.

This is referenced in Merlin's book but I and my friend Colossal learned about this trick in my Egnator Rebel 20. Then I read about it in Prichard's amps and finally when I got Merlin's book.

I will someday compare the watts control/prime control to the LarMar.

I have never used a VVR.