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1st full tube amp Oldchen EL34

Picked this up inexpensively to try on my Klipsch Quartets or Chorus 1s. Do not know much about vacuum tubes. I have recapped many ss amps but this is foreign to me. Seeking any and all advice on various nuances. 
 

I have a significant amount of silver coated copper wire encased in PTFE, was considering replacing the wiring. Have not opened it up yet so more to come based on what I find. Thanks for any feedback. 

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tablejockey
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10 watts, single ended Class A=if it was designed as intended, and the tubes are quiet, it should sound great? At $250 shipped- BEST amp deal out there!

Could a great base for a DIY project, IF you know what you're doing?

 

 

 

tablejockey
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Oldchen brand-does that indicate it's run by old guys from the CCP, instead of young, rebellious anti Xi Jinping millennials?

Seriously, if you have access to a legit tech that knows tube amps to point out potential safety concerns, that's maybe to best move. They need a schematic to really know what's going on. I'd see if the company can provide one.

The transformers and quality of the parts, obviously are going to limit just how   much it can be tweaked to sound "better."

That could add up quick.$$

 

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