Primaluna 300 integrated running 6L6 with high bias switch

I doubt the plate voltage changes. That switch most likely changes the voltage to the power tube grid. Much easier -- and much safer -- to do it that way.

Plate voltage doesn’t change. Bias current changes. If you know what the bias cureent is then current x 417= plate dissipation. 6l6 has a max plate dissipation of 30 watts. I like a little margin so I use 25. 25/417= 59mA which is what I would use for my maximum bias current. this is why I really don’t like auto bias. you can’t just set your bias at 55 and know it is right.

Jerry

edit to add that KT88, 6550 and KT120 all have a higher rated plate dissipation power (watts) so high may be too much bias current for the 6L6, resulting is reduced life and possible red plating.

I really like the primaluna presentation. The detail and warmth are great, but the bass is a little soft.  It’s not lack of bass, but the bass is a little mushy compared to my Audio Research VSI 60.  
 

The VSI 60 has hard hitting solid bass with a colder overall presentation.  I’m afraid to run this amp very often.  It tends to go out and take the tubes with it every couple of years.  I’ve had it maybe 10 years, and always rotate my amps so it’s not running all the time.  In that time, I’m on my 3rd set of KT120s, plus it has to be repaired every time.  That’s a lifetime of power tubes in the primaluna.  

I’d like to keep the primaluna’s mids and highs, but have firmer bass.