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I have a few Sovtek LPS, might try those in PI for giggles. Forgot to mention in previous post that I got my Archon 50 used & it had a Fender-branded 12AX7 in the V5 PI slot- everything else were the stock JJs, not sure if previous owner swapped it or if that was from the factory.

Thanks- I will try that, not sure it would help with the SYN-1 though. I am currently running "double 4CM" with both the HX FX and the SYN-1 into the Archon, plus a custom 5 pin to TRS cable for switching channels on the Archon via the HX FX. This is just at home, I can't see doing it live-...

This is such a broad topic. It matters - a lot - what playing scenario(s) you are in. Live or studio? for live- are you mic'ing the cabinet to run through a PA for front of the house and/or monitors? Is it an indoor or outdoor venue? if indoor- how large is the room, how far will the cab be...

I am very curious to know if there is some specific reason PRS didn't include loop level controls, and if anyone has gotten their Archon modded to add send/return controls rather than using volume pedal in the loop. My Archon 50 combo is from 2018 - well after the loop fix became standard...

I have an Archon 50 combo (same pre-amps as the 100), just did some tube swaps yesterday . I put ANOS GE 5751WA in V1, and ANOS GE JG-12AT7WA Grey Plate Triple Micas in V5 (PI) and V6 (loop). NOS made in USA 12AT7s are readily available & about the same price as current production...