d2jsp
Log InRegister
d2jsp Forums > Off-Topic > Entertainment Room > Musicians Chat > Tube Amplifier? > What Is The Difference?
12Next
Add Reply New Topic New Poll
Views: 378Replies: 12Track Topic
Member
Posts: 19,661
Joined: Jun 25 2005
Gold: 16,417.00
#1
Dec 12 2009 03:16pm
what is the difference between a tube amplifier and a regular amplifier?
Member
Posts: 21,339
Joined: Aug 23 2007
Gold: 45,206.40
#2
Dec 13 2009 12:55am
the sound is more powerful and crisp. have you ever played one?
they are really clear
Member
Posts: 4,374
Joined: Jun 25 2005
Gold: Locked
Trader: Scammer
Warn: 10%
#3
Dec 13 2009 01:08pm
tube amps are just better.
Member
Posts: 6,759
Joined: Jul 8 2007
Gold: 0.00
#4
Dec 13 2009 02:27pm
Quote (ThouShallFall @ Dec 13 2009 12:55am)
the sound is more powerful and crisp. have you ever played one?
they are really clear


there are muddy tube amps.
the main difference is the natural break up in tube amps at higher volumes. tubes have a tendency to sound fuller and louder too
Member
Posts: 19,661
Joined: Jun 25 2005
Gold: 16,417.00
#5
Dec 13 2009 06:53pm
Quote (ThouShallFall @ 12 Dec 2009 23:55)
the sound is more powerful and crisp. have you ever played one?
they are really clear


nope never played one :(
Member
Posts: 9,692
Joined: Apr 10 2006
Gold: 19,597.59
#6
Dec 15 2009 08:17pm
Quote (Derkaderk @ Dec 13 2009 03:27pm)
there are muddy tube amps.
the main difference is the natural break up in tube amps at higher volumes. tubes have a tendency to sound fuller and louder too


vouch. tube amps add a "warmth" to the sound. if playing acoustic instuments with passive pickup you want to avoid tube amps generally (even with preamp/DI box). solid state amps handle that kind of signal much better.
Member
Posts: 19,661
Joined: Jun 25 2005
Gold: 16,417.00
#7
Dec 15 2009 08:58pm
Quote (juliusjuice @ 15 Dec 2009 19:17)
vouch. tube amps add a "warmth" to the sound. if playing acoustic instuments with passive pickup you want to avoid tube amps generally (even with preamp/DI box). solid state amps handle that kind of signal much better.


can you guys gimme a link for a good and cheap tube amplifier please? im kindof noob into the music world :(
Member
Posts: 17,393
Joined: May 13 2007
Gold: 1.00
#8
Dec 15 2009 09:13pm
Quote (juliusjuice @ Dec 15 2009 09:17pm)
vouch. tube amps add a "warmth" to the sound. if playing acoustic instuments with passive pickup you want to avoid tube amps generally (even with preamp/DI box). solid state amps handle that kind of signal much better.


...
Couldn't possibly disagree with that more. I don't understand how you came to that conclusion.
Member
Posts: 2,597
Joined: Feb 23 2007
Gold: 220.00
#9
Dec 15 2009 09:35pm
well...acoustics have special amplifiers.
Member
Posts: 4,470
Joined: Apr 9 2005
Gold: 9,610.00
#10
Dec 17 2009 02:10pm
Solidstate amps have a tendency to sound more "harsh" than a tube amp, and most solidstate amps wont clean up with the guitars volume knob if you're on the OD channel. Tube amps are also a bit warmer sounding and compressed.
Generelly the louder you play a tube amp, the better it sounds because of the powertube saturation being added at higher volumes.
Go Back To Musicians Chat Topic List
12Next
Add Reply New Topic New Poll

© 2003-2024 d2jsp  Contact