bbroussard
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| Additional Preamp Tubes It was not uncommon for the military to re-test and re-package tubes with then-current dates. They are significantly better than actual 1962 production. | |
| Additional Preamp Tubes buellrider97, 8/62 seems pretty late for a triple mica blackplate tube. I think both GE and RCA phased this design out around 1958 or 1959. It might have been stored without printing or possibly re-printed at the time. Regardless, it is a ver... | |
| Additional Preamp Tubes What about the Amperex 7316? Or the RT/RTC/Mazda/Belvu 12AU7? Not the chrome plates. I find that they still provide a high level of detail, just in a smoother fashion, if that makes any sense. For a very affordable option, try the East German ... | |
| HiFi Kit Building- have you ever built any hifi gear? Another Hafler builder here. I built both the pre-amp and the amp in 1978 or 1979. I think I saved $100 on each by doing it myself. Ah, the good old days! | |
| Manufacturers with great customer service @maxwave, The Brama is a very sexy beast. I would be happy if I can find a way to step up to an L2. | |
| Manufacturers with great customer service Hi Max, That is very similar to my issue. The LIO has an AMP button that disables the amplifier signal to the speakers so that you can listen just to the headphones. The reason I wasn't getting sound to my speakers is because the AMP button was... | |
| Manufacturers with great customer service Vinnie Rossi. I purchased a pre-owned LIO that didn't have the DAC module, so I contacted Vinnie and learned that he still had some old stock modules, so I bought one. The physical part of the install was a breeze, but for some reason I wasn't g... | |
| Cables & streamers Interested in the RWA if you decide to sell it. Best regards. | |
| Defunct brands- av123 Raysonic | |
| HELP - Need Tube Amp Technician in North Dallas I sent an email and it bounced as undeliverable. | |
| HELP - Need Tube Amp Technician in North Dallas I sent a text to Frank last week and he didn't respond. I will try his email. Thanks again. | |
| HELP - Need Tube Amp Technician in North Dallas I tried the local guitar shops. The first one had no idea. The second had a guy from New Orleans that came by on an erratic basis. I can try New Orleans the next time I go. Thanks | |
| HELP - Need Tube Amp Technician in North Dallas Thanks. | |
| Marantz SA 1- The Discovery and Remedy of Old Capacitors You may want to invest in one of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LW1Q4X9?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_29&th=1 | |
| Jewelsleeves are gone - any alternatives? I have a bunch of the Space Saving Sleeves that I decided not to use. I am willing to make a deal to get rid of them. Best regards. |