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Please ensure that the ohm load is correct to avoid damaging your amplifier if you intend to use both the internal and external speakers simultaneously. Q: Do the Spider Valve Mk II 112 and 212 combos support external speaker cabinets? If so, will the external cabs mute the internal speakers of the Spider Valve Mk II?Ī: Yes, the Spider Valve Mk II supports the use of additional cabinets. Be aware of “red plating”, when too much current across the plate can result in damage to the tubes and nearby circuits. for speaker simulation or power attenuation?Ī: There are no known issues regarding the use of any direct recording simulators or power attenuators between the power amp output and the speaker cabinet, but if there is damage caused by improper connections or malfunctioning gear, it will not covered under the Line 6 warranty. Q: Can I run a Palmer S.E., THD Hot Plate, Power Soak, etc. Q: Can the Spider Valve Mk II be run with a Variac?Ī: This is not recommended as the lower voltage can cause problems with the digital processing in the Preamp section of the Spider Valve Mk II. Please see the following link for more information on cabinet connections:

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Q: Can I run my Spider Valve Mk II amplifier without a speaker load?Ī:No, you cannot run the Spider Valve Mk II series without a speaker load. Q: Is there a headphone output on the Spider Valve Mk II series?Ī: There is no headphone output on the Spider Valve Series, but you can use the XLR output to go to a mixer, then use the headphone jack from the mixer. Q: Is there a bias switch to change the power tubes to EL-34s or other power tube types?Ī: No, the Spider Valve Mk II does not offer bias switchable options and was designed to only be used with 5881WXT type of 6L6 power amp output tubes. Q: What Line 6 controllers work with the Spider Valve Mk II series amplifier? Care must be taken with this and should be done by a technician well practiced in tube technology and modifications of this type.

Q: Can the Spider Valve Mk II handle another 12A_7 style tube without damage to tubes or circuitry?Ī: Yes, the 12AX7/AT7/AU7/AY7 types, but as these tubes act as a phase inverter and a boost to the power amp (rather than traditionally 'cleaning up' the preamp section), you may not get the result you are looking for. When viewing the SV MKII HD100 upright from the back, V1 is on the right side. Q: What are the function of the 12AX7 tubes?Ī: V1 is the booster to the output tubes, V2 is the phase inverter for the output tubes. Spider Valve Mk II HD: (2) Sovtek 12AX7LPS or Shuguang Electron Group 12AX7B China preamp tubes, (4) Sovtek 5881 /6L6WGC WXT matched set power amp tubes. Spider Valve Mk II 112 & 212: (2) Sovtek 12AX7LPS or Shuguang Electron Group 12AX7B China preamp tubes, (2) Sovtek 5881 /6L6WGC WXT matched set power amp tubes. Q: What tubes ship in the Spider Valve Mk II amplifiers? What is the power output? Spider Valve 412 cabinet: (4) Celestion Vintage 30s, 16 ohm Spider Valve 212: (2) Celestion Vintage 30s, 16 ohm Spider Valve 112: Celestion Vintage 30, 8 ohm Q: What speakers are used in the Spider Valve Mk II amplifiers? Q: What are the specifications of the Spider Valve Mk II series? Q: Where is the Master volume located in the chain?Ī: it is after the preamp, and before the power amp. Q: Do the Master volume and presence control applied to the power amp section only?Ī: Yes, the master volume and presence control are true analog. POD Connections, Routing and the 4 Cable Method Q: How can I connect a POD unit to my Spider Valve Mk II series amplifier? Q: Are the Spider Valve Mk II series amps Mono(phonic)?Ī: Yes, the Spider Valve Mk II series amplifiers have a monophonic output (as are most tube amplifiers).

Q: I noticed that the Artist/Song Presets from the Spider IV are not present on the Spider Valve Mk II?Ī: Yes, as many end users had asked for more locations to store their personal presets, we have removed the artist/song presets for the Spider Valve Mk II. The empty 64 preset locations have defaults (1-4) in them as a starting place. Q: What are the presets on my Spider Valve Mk II amplifier?Ī: There are 64 presets (16 banks of 4) programmed into the amplifier at the factory, and 64 empty preset locations for an end user to program.