tube socket buzz

indierocker · Post by **indierocker** » Wed Jan 29, 2003 12:03 am

I have an ad30tc and one of the tube sockets causes a buzzing while i play, could it be an easy fix, or would i need to get a new socket, if i do need to get a new socket where would i get one? once i also experianced a power drop on channel one, could that have something to do with it? one last thing, could i just need new tubes, i have only had the amp a few months, but i bought it used and it can't be more than 2 years old. my v4 has 30 year old tubes and still runs strong so i will disapointed if this thing eats tubes every year.
Thanks, Ben

VintageJon · Post by **VintageJon** » Wed Jan 29, 2003 4:45 am

Is this a physical buzz- like a tube hold-down spring rattling,
or an electrical buzz coming through speakers or only evident when listening closely to the socket area?

-Jon

indierocker · Post by **indierocker** » Wed Feb 12, 2003 11:59 pm

it comes through the speaker. if u flick/tap the tubes it makes a noise, its that noise just prolonged. u know what i'm saying?
thanks, Ben

VintageJon · Post by **VintageJon** » Fri Feb 14, 2003 5:31 am

Sounds like filament rattle to me. I saw an OR80 last week with
filament rattle so bad it came throught the speakers.

new tubes time I think...

-Jon

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