VT1- is too hot an input damaging?

[fatback]

Hi dave,

I just acquired an old VT-1 and the input is from a preamp. I can use the pad knob to calm everythig down, but the distortion I can get with a hot input might be useful.

Should I avoid distortion on the way in? Does it mean I'm doing any harm (to the valve)?

Terrible noob question, I know, but i haven't a clue how this thing works. Nice noises tho'.

Thanks,

fatback

Edited December 14, 2009 by fatback

[DHA]

[quote name='fatback' post='683978' date='Dec 14 2009, 01:49 PM']Hi dave,

I just acquired an old VT-1 and the input is from a preamp. I can use the pad knob to calm everythig down, but the distortion I can get with a hot input might be useful.

Should I avoid distortion on the way in? Does it mean I'm doing any harm (to the valve)?

Terrible noob question, I know, but i haven't a clue how this thing works. Nice noises tho'.

Thanks,

fatback[/quote]

No such thing as "too Hot" with valves. Solid State is a different matter.

Drive it as hard as you want.

Dave

[fatback]

[quote name='DHA' post='684846' date='Dec 15 2009, 09:06 AM']No such thing as "too Hot" with valves. Solid State is a different matter.

Drive it as hard as you want.

Dave[/quote]

Thanks Dave. I'll enjoy that.

Great box. I can tell already it won't be the last.

fatback