[Elecraft] Drake twins quiet compatred to K2?

Tue Dec 31 13:44:00 2002

I dunno about how much quieter tube radios are, but I've heard the same
description as to why tube rigs sound better (even vs odd order harmonics).
The golden glow reflected on the wall doesn't hurt either ;).

Whatever the reason, I do know my ol BA Hammarlund HQ-180 sure sounds sweet
listening to DX AM late at night.

Mike K5PU

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Machesney" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 8:24 AM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Drake twins quiet compatred to K2?

> The explanation I've heard of this phenomenon relates to the fact that
> tubes, as well as FETs, are "square law devices;" that is, the
> input-output transfer function contains even-order harmonics which are
> also characteristic of "natural" audio systems like musical instruments.
> Conversely, bipolar transistors produce "odd order" distortion. In point
> of fact, keeping the distortion low is always a design goal, so one
> wouldn't ordinarily think that it would make any difference.
>
> Brian K1LI
> K2 #3070
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> There are some folks who swear that audio amplifiers using tubes have a
> "smoother sound" and are "quieter" too.
>
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