Right channel hiss. Doesn't change with volume. Tube's fault?

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Offline TheCoolDoc

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It's a stock Crack with Speedball build except that I've put in a Sylvania 7236 Tube.

There was subtle hiss prior to replacing the 6080 with the 7236, but now it is a greater than before. Volume doesn't change the hiss except when the amp is warming up there is crackling at very high volumes.

Interestingly when I replaced the 6080 with the 7236 there was zero hiss, but it came back after a few hours.

I can't find any bad solder joints as I've resoldered every single one.

I know the tube takes 100s of hours to form a cathode. Could that be the reason for the hiss or is the circuitry in the amp a concern.

Since it is only on the right channel it worries me. It's not outrageous, but when I put my headphones on you can tell its there.

Tapping the 7236 tube gives no feedback in the sound, however, tapping the 12AU7 does.



Offline Paul Birkeland

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Reply #1 on: February 19, 2015, 09:45:37 AM
There was subtle hiss prior to replacing the 6080 with the 7236, but now it is a greater than before.
It's likely some self noise in the 7236.

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Reply #2 on: February 19, 2015, 09:51:36 AM
It's likely some self noise in the 7236.

-PB

I guess the only way to test that is buy more tubes haha?

Thank you!