Wattage Control

As you turn up the volume on traditional amplifiers, the more the notes bloom. This slightly delayed, blossom response is caused by power supply sag. But excessively loud music is harmful to everyone's ears, and many attempts are being made to achieve that "cranked to 12" amp tone at low volumes.

These methods are outlined below, showing how each affects your tone. Click on the links to learn more about how each approach works.

	dummy load (attenuator)	master volume	variable trans- formers	Maven Peal Sag Circuit
Wattage control	yes	no	yes	yes
Power amp distortion at low volumes	yes	no	yes	yes
Power amp distortion control	no	no	no	yes
Eliminates power supply hum	no	no	no	yes
Impervious to varying wall voltages	no	no	no	yes
Easy on power tubes	no	yes	yes	yes
Keeps amp to speaker signal path intact	no	no	yes	yes
Removes high-end fizz	no	no	no	yes

To learn more about what the Sag Circuit can do for you, please visit: power supplies, wall voltage and sag control.