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12V Deep Cycle battery with Pure Sinewave inverter for tube amp?

Recently I purchased the largest 12v deep cycle battery that I could find. I also purchased a small 500 watt pure sine inverter. After connecting my El34 Single Ended to the inverter, the results were incredible. I was just curious what the community thought about this idea, comparitively to power conditioners and what not. 
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imhififan
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The purpose in asking is to see whether it would be possible to bypass A/c and feed d/c to the amp or preamp with a modification to bypass the a/c section?
Yes, almost all audio electronics are power by DC!
Maybe you can consider install car stereo on your sailboat. 
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If there is a danger with fumes releasing, would a gel type battery solve this problem?
Yes, Sealed Lead Acid type of battery is the answer! However,  Gel cell batteries must be charged correctly or they will permanently reduces capacity.
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Be careful handling lead acid deep cycle batteries! Hydrogen gasses and fumes emitted during charging is both an irritant and potentially explosive so ventilate the battery and area well at all times.

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