What will happen if I use a 6.6k ohm OT CT vs. a 8ohm OT CT?

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What will happen if I use a 6.6k ohm OT CT vs. a 8ohm OT CT?

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the 6.6 or 6.9k CT OT's seem to be much cheaper........

what will I lose/gain?

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Re: What will happen if I use a 6.6k ohm OT CT vs. a 8ohm OT CT?

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I assume you mean 8k not 8 ohm :P
The answer to your question is you might not notice much difference, but you might get less clean range.
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Re: What will happen if I use a 6.6k ohm OT CT vs. a 8ohm OT CT?

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I assume you mean 8k not 8 ohm :P
The answer to your question is you will probably get less head room .
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Re: What will happen if I use a 6.6k ohm OT CT vs. a 8ohm OT CT?

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thanks for the reply, and, of course, I meant 8k :oops:
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