Deadringer 2 FET question

[Mark0614]

Hi

During the COVID19 I have been going through old projects. I have been working on my Deadringer 2.

I originally built the Deadringer 2 using the IRF510 FETs (for clipping) but changed to the 2N7000 as the IRF510 wouldn't fit in my enclosure. I have now a larger enclosure and can accommodate the IRF510, is it worth replacing the 2N7000 with the IRF510?

Is there a noticeable sonic difference?

During the whole process I decided to run the effect of 18v instead of 9v (via the Road Rage pcb). I think the Deadringer sounds more articulate with 18v, though I could be mistaken as the battery I was using initially was only good for 7v.

Regards

Mark

[Mark0614]

Is anyone looking at this forum at all?

[Willybomb]

It may be that no one has tried it.  Socket the trannie holes and try them out.

[madbean]

I think the IRF510 is a slightly different flavor of clipping but it's a really subtle thing. I like them but yeah, they are a real pain due to their size. IIRC, they felt a little more articulate to me than the 2n7000. But, I tend to stay away from magic word descriptors with these types of things.

[Mark0614]

Thanks for your reply and help. I'm wondering would it really be worth replacing the 2N7000 with IRF510 given that it will cost about $10 as I can't buy just two.

I find the 2N7000 to be a bit muffled and prefer the LED's for that reason.

Regards

Mark

[Mark0614]

I bit the bullet and put the IRF510 FETs in. They sound better than the 2N7000's.

Regards

Mark