[TenTec] Titan I, II, III...

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Hello, They most likely decided to upgrade the Titan line due to tube cost & 
availability.
The Titan I (which I have) uses 2 of the Eimac 3CX800A7 / 3CPX800A7 which are 
now extremely expensive - $475 to $500 each. Very good, clean, reliable tube 
but you need to watch grid current closely to keep from blowing the tubes. It 
only handles 4 watts grid dissipation. Mine has a foldback protection circuit 
in it for this.

The Titan II tube, 4CX1600B is no longer manufactured and very hard to find 
replacements for. So they went to the Titan III using 2 4CX800's which are 
plentiful and very cheap - $95-$100 each.

 I prefer the Titan I because of cleaner IMD products, and I think the Blower 
for the tube is quieter than the later Titans. You can also find a good one 
used for 1/2 the price of a new Titan. (even cheaper than a new Centurion) 
However, I would not contest with this amp due to the high cost of tubes. I mainly 
ragchew and wok casual DX. 


 73, Todd - KT0DD - kd7efq at aol.com
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