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INTRODUCTION
WHAT CAN THE HG-2 DO?
Add Harmonics and Saturation (in multiple ways)
The main signal path of the HG-2 travels from the input transformers to the
Pentode amplification stage, on to the Triode amplification stage and finally to a
passive output attenuation before hitting a pair of Cinemag output transformers.
The tubes naturally produce pleasing harmonics but each stage (Pentode and
Triode) are voiced to produce more and more harmonics and eventually saturation
as you drive them harder. Driving the Pentode quickly produces harmonics
while pushing the Triode saturates the signal in a very pleasing way.
Along with the main signal path, the HG-2 also has a parallel path that
splits off directly from the input transformers. This parallel path is fed into
a pair of 12AX7 tubes, voiced for their own pleasing harmonics. The "saturation"
knob allows you to mix in as much of this parallel signal as you want with the
"dry" signal before being recombined at the Pentode stage. These three knobs
(Saturation,Pentode and Triode) give you full control over how much and what
type of saturation and harmonics you add.
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A N A LO G D E S I G N
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