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Just got an RM20 what modded module first???
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<blockquote data-quote="Mike P" data-source="post: 102240" data-attributes="member: 2263"><p>Oh, so you have an RM20C? </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Actually, they're only 15 watts. EL84's are 7.5 watts each. I prefer 100 watt heads over 50 watt heads due to the output transformer having more headroom. If you stick with the RM20, I'd recommend upgrading the transformers to Mercury Magnetics. You'll have an awesome little rig!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Trace (Voodoo Amps) recommends and uses ARS12ax7's in his modules (they're used by Bogner & Friedman as well) and older Sovtek WXT+ EL84's. I couldn't find any when I briefly used an RM20 and chose Mullard's instead. IMO, the difference between the stock JJ's and the ARS/Mullard combination was HUGE. There was so much more depth and clarity with the ARS/Mullards and the amp came alive. The next step, which I didn't take, would have been to upgrade the transformers to Mercury Magnetics. Instead, I bought an RM100.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Some of the modules, for better or worse, have so many switches and settings that it can become really frustrating to dial in a great sound. I prefer simple with a great tone. Others like the options...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mike P, post: 102240, member: 2263"] Oh, so you have an RM20C? Actually, they're only 15 watts. EL84's are 7.5 watts each. I prefer 100 watt heads over 50 watt heads due to the output transformer having more headroom. If you stick with the RM20, I'd recommend upgrading the transformers to Mercury Magnetics. You'll have an awesome little rig! Trace (Voodoo Amps) recommends and uses ARS12ax7's in his modules (they're used by Bogner & Friedman as well) and older Sovtek WXT+ EL84's. I couldn't find any when I briefly used an RM20 and chose Mullard's instead. IMO, the difference between the stock JJ's and the ARS/Mullard combination was HUGE. There was so much more depth and clarity with the ARS/Mullards and the amp came alive. The next step, which I didn't take, would have been to upgrade the transformers to Mercury Magnetics. Instead, I bought an RM100. Some of the modules, for better or worse, have so many switches and settings that it can become really frustrating to dial in a great sound. I prefer simple with a great tone. Others like the options... [/QUOTE]
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