Scifi,
Thanks for all this information. |
Sherod and Scifi,
I have contacted Joseph Chow about the tubed power supply grade. I will report back here -- hoping to have a positive outcome soon. |
Sherod and Scifi,
Sorry about the typos. My previous post should have read:
I have contacted Joseph Chow about the tube power supply upgrade. I will report back here -- hoping to have a positive outcome soon. |
Gammajo,
That's interesting. I tried a pair of Siemens Cca and they did not work for me in positions 1 and 3. I am now using a pair of Philips SQ in positions 1 and 3 and they are very good. I have other tubes coming to compare. |
I recently purchased the TP 2.3 preamp. I had some Siemens Cca ready to roll. I was surprised with the results. The synergy was not working with my system. I have had good success with Amperex 6922 and Philips SQ -- rotating between 1 to 3 and 2 to 4 -- while I await the delivery of other tubes. The TP 2.3 is starting to sound like the great amp others have written about on this thread.
Regarding tube rolling, I have read of success with Amperex PQ White Labels. I have been in touch with Joseph Chow who has suggested I try Telefunken (I assume E88CC) in 1 and 3 and Mullard CV2492 (preferred) or Amperex (not yet specified) on 2 and 4. Does anyone have experience with this? Thanks for any helpful suggestions. |
Mjm6,
IMO all 4 positions are crucial. I did not realize how true this was before installing the E188CC in 2 and 4. |
Anyone have experience with Amperex, Telefunken, Mullard or other brands with the TP 2.3? |
Scifi,
Is this an external power supply? I have the 2.3 with all the trimmings that are advertised on Joseph's site but I don't recall reading about this specifically.
Sherod,
What were the improvements with this new fuse? |
Sherod,
Thanks very much for all the details. |
Scifi,
Thanks -- in the process. |
I made some cable changes recently -- added David Elrod. Now the Siemens Cca are the perfect pair in positions 1 and 3.
A while back Gammajo mentioned loading the TP with bookends. For years I have done bottom loading of all components and speakers with sand boxes -- Tupperware-style containers filled with dry beach sand. I just tried top loading the TP with a single container (about 5 lbs. of sand). The sound seems to improve. Two containers make the sound diffuse. I just tried top loading my transport. Seems like more improvement. Has anyone else tried loading with their TP system? |
Has anyone tried Siemens E188CC in positions 2 and 4? |
Tom, thanks for your kind offer but I will pass. I have tried a zillion tubes here including some of the top-rated Russians. None even come close to the E188CC. You should try a pair if you can. |
Scifi,
There are 2 kinds. You want the A-frame version only. There is a current listing on Ebay. If you Google Ebay Siemens E188CC A-frame the first item is what you are looking for. |
Mjm6,
IMO all 4 positions are crucial. I did not realize how true this was before installing the E188CC in 2 and 4. |
Mjm6,
IMO all 4 positions are crucial. I did not realize how true this was before installing the E188CC in 2 and 4. |
