Recent volume drop - Laney LC-30
Posted: 09 Nov 2012, 17:14
I've noticed that my amp has become much quieter recently. It's generally a really loud amp and I've rarely needed to push it past '2' at rehearsals, even with a heavy handed drummer, but I've had to gradually turn it up more over the past few weeks even though I'm in a pretty quiet band and a fairly dead room. It might not sound like much but I was on 4-5 at last rehearsal, which would be uncomfortably loud before.
The only thing which has changed recently is that we have our own rehearsal room which gets pretty cold, whereas I used to bring my gear home every night. I always let it warm up for 20 minutes or so before using it but I wonder whether the cold has had a detrimental effect on it.
My initial guess is that the output valves (EL84) need replacing but I wondered whether you guys can offer some input.
If it is likely the valves (tooobs
) do you have any opinions on cryo ones? I think they're just regular JJ's in there but I've seen cryo ones advertised and wondered whether they're worth the extra cash?
The only thing which has changed recently is that we have our own rehearsal room which gets pretty cold, whereas I used to bring my gear home every night. I always let it warm up for 20 minutes or so before using it but I wonder whether the cold has had a detrimental effect on it.
My initial guess is that the output valves (EL84) need replacing but I wondered whether you guys can offer some input.
If it is likely the valves (tooobs
) do you have any opinions on cryo ones? I think they're just regular JJ's in there but I've seen cryo ones advertised and wondered whether they're worth the extra cash?