Hello Mark!
On 16 Feb 98, Mark Carrig wrote to Rich Lockyer:
 MC> still is pretty damn acceptable. I'm just curious if witeither Rubies or
 MC> perhaps Groove Tubes migh help to "Mush" the distortion out a bit...
The Sovtek 12AX7WXT is a high-gain version of the 12AX7.  I've also heard 
that it's generally not recommended due to quality and longevity problems.
 MC> I looked thru the schmatic and didn't find an adjustable bias pot, but
 MC> like you said, being biased a bit cold is precisely why it sounds the 
ay
 MC> it does. I think if I biased it pretty hot, almost on the edge of 
runaway,
 MC> it would deliver an increadable tone..
Like Jeff says... they sound wonderful right before they blow up ~8-)
C-ya! Rich
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