200S Mods

[Isaac]

Yes, somewhat higher. Each section comprises two 100mfd caps in series, for 50 mfd, plus a small cap in parallel. Of course, it also has the resistors forming the voltage divider, in parallel with each cap. Stock values are 30 mfd in the first section and 20 mfd in the second, so there's twice as much capacitance feeding the power tubes now.

Anyway, regardless of whether or not it's in my head, it sounds sweet!

[Soundmasterg]

With those increased cap values, the change in response isn't in your head. Rather than a tone change, it is just that the amp can now respond to high current demands quicker, so it has a tighter bass response and probably a slightly higher damping factor too I would guess. Glad you like the change! I did too when I modded mine and think going with increased cap values in these is a great idea for a bass player.

[Isaac]

Thanks to EdBass for suggesting the Triode Electronics capacitor board.

[Soundmasterg]

I've got one of those too, but its for my Dynaco Stereo 70. I'm still surprised that they didn't have a connection point on the board for the standby.

[Isaac]

I was, too.