Quickrod 50W vs 100W Tone Differences?

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Couldn't find any information from anyone that had tried both. I have a 2018 50W on the way and gotta wonder if I'll miss anything the 100W might bring, other than the selectable B+ voltage switch. I know typically bigger iron => bigger sound and the 50Ws are a little sweeter with more prominent mids. Anyone ever compared both know if there's a tonal difference or if it's strictly headroom?
 
I have the 100 watt quickrod that can be switched to 50 watts. There is a difference in sound, 50 has more mids, 100 sounds wider. Not night day difference and I’ll use either depending on mood. Both sound great…
 
Thanks for the reply. Sounds like the 50 should be good but if I like it and just find it lacking a little then upsizing may be in the cards
 
innogator said:
Couldn't find any information from anyone that had tried both. I have a 2018 50W on the way and gotta wonder if I'll miss anything the 100W might bring, other than the selectable B+ voltage switch. I know typically bigger iron => bigger sound and the 50Ws are a little sweeter with more prominent mids. Anyone ever compared both know if there's a tonal difference or if it's strictly headroom?
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Is that an EL34 based amp? So it does not have the 1/2 power option correct? I guess I lost track of the fact that Scott had a 50w Quick Rod.

@motorboy1 nailed it I think. I had been running at half power (50w 2 - tubes) for so long I forgot how much bigger full power (100w 4 - tubes) sounded. It is not a huge difference though. I do like the option of both on the 100w versions. I have a 2008 so much older than yours @innogator
 
It is EL34 based, I believe they came with EL34Bs stock but this particular one has EL34s swapped in. It does have a half power option as well, pentode/triode I think? Best I could tell, it has all the features of the 100W except the newer B+ voltage selector. I didn't realize there were 50W versions either as you don't see them too often. Anyway, it'll be here later this week so curious how it compares to my Friedmans and Deliverance in particular.
 
innogator said:
It is EL34 based, I believe they came with EL34Bs stock but this particular one has EL34s swapped in. It does have a half power option as well, pentode/triode I think? Best I could tell, it has all the features of the 100W except the newer B+ voltage selector. I didn't realize there were 50W versions either as you don't see them too often. Anyway, it'll be here later this week so curious how it compares to my Friedmans and Deliverance in particular.
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I'm going to bet not as juicy as your Friedmans but articulation and string separation like your Deliverance.

In my opinion, I don't see how it can run on half power. Not on one EL34 in a push/pull amp like this but I've def been wrong before. I just looked and don't see that listed on the splawn website but again - there may be other ways to do half power.
 
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I'm going to bet not as juicy as your Friedmans but articulation and string separation like your Deliverance.

In my opinion, I don't see how it can run on half power. Not on one EL34 in a push/pull amp like this but I've def been wrong before. I just looked and don't see that listed on the splawn website but again - there may be other ways to do half power.
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It is kinda hidden but I had to double check again but it does say 50w w half power switch. Doesn't say how though
 

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Oh cool. That's the dude from Zen amps. He posts here frequently. His QR demo is good for sure. I'm not going to ask him as yours should be in possession soon right?
 
That's right, looking like Monday at this point. Yeah the Zen demos are great though
 
innogator said:
It is EL34 based, I believe they came with EL34Bs stock but this particular one has EL34s swapped in. It does have a half power option as well, pentode/triode I think? Best I could tell, it has all the features of the 100W except the newer B+ voltage selector. I didn't realize there were 50W versions either as you don't see them too often. Anyway, it'll be here later this week so curious how it compares to my Friedmans and Deliverance in particular.
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For the 50 watt amp the 1/2 power is pentode / triode
 
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