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Daryl said:I wouldn't mind trying one as a phase inverter. Hardest working tube in the amp, next to the power tubes. Lifetime guarantee, huh?
kc2eeb said:Ok, I read the whole thing;
http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/7408401/fulltext.html
What he is basically doing is using a circuit using semi-conductor devices to react as and mimic the actions of a vacuum tube. Of course, entirely possible and a great expenditure of talent, knowledge and effort. Not to mention money.
If anything, what it may not do is mimic the inconsistent properties of vacuum tubes i.e. tubes don't always sound the same and wear with age.
KillTone said:there is no "loss" by using these in place of real tubes - other than the inconsistency? A semi-conductor can adequately mimic a tube on a tonal level?
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