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Question: Is buying a THD Hot Plate a worthwhile investment!?
I own a Marshall half stack I would like to get more tube breakup out of without blowing the windows out!.Www@QuestionHome@Com


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I believe it can be, yes!. It isn't the only one that does this, though, I urge you to look at the different models and find one that seems to fit what you expect, tonally!.

I'm kicking myself because I can't remember which one has the reactive load in it!.!.!.!. hmmm!.!.!.!. THD Hot Plate, Marshall Power Soak!.!.!. gah, I can't remember!. Check out the link below, it might give you ideas on how to get "that" tone at a lower volume!. Take the time to look through the whole site, the guy has consolidated a lot of material, links, products, etc!.

Whichever way you go, I strongly strongly strongly advise you NOT to use a device that lowers the power going IN to an amp, ie, from the wall to the amp!. They say Eddie Van Halen did this, but it's my understanding that this is a slightly inaccurate story!. Either way, you run an extreme risk of damaging your amp, esp heater grids and output tranny!. You do not run this risk with using a product like the THD Hotplate that only reduces power between the amp and the speakers!.

Best of luck!


SaulWww@QuestionHome@Com