Would someone mind explaining to me how a choke can change the distortion characteristics of an amp?
I'm working on a 45/100 build. I was told that a 3H choke would give me a more distorted loose sound, and a 20H choke would be tighter and cleaner.
I thought chokes just got rid of hum?
Choke question
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Ydna
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Choke question
~Current Amps~
1. 1963 Sano Supersonic
2. 1990s Fender Dual Showman
3.JTM45/100 Build
~Future Amps~
1. 69 Superlead
2. Lots of Metropoulos amps
1. 1963 Sano Supersonic
2. 1990s Fender Dual Showman
3.JTM45/100 Build
~Future Amps~
1. 69 Superlead
2. Lots of Metropoulos amps
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Mars Hall
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Re: Choke question
The choke aids the filter caps in cleaning up the DC ripple for cleaner power. I have a 20H choke in my JTM45ri build, to tell the truth, i didn't notice a huge change from the 3H, but it did aid in cleaning up some ghosting issues. I prefer the tighter bass response.
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Re: Choke question
also, the choke affects the screens voltage - something that also contributes to the sound
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