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tube replacement for bat vk60
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tube replacement for bat vk60
Try cleaning the tube pins with pure electricians alcohal and/or fine cloth sandpaper (the name of it slips my mind now) before changing tubes. I have eliminated "rustling" in signal tubes by cleaning them well, plus thay sound a lot better. 
Space-Tech Laboratory preamps
Thanks. I went to the website and poked around a little at AA as well. I also like the description of the manufacturers shop which is a dying breed (type of shop). 
Favorite Audio Ad
I used to enjoy the tape ad (think that it was TDK) with the man seated in a chair with his hair being swept back from the sound. I beleive that this was an award winning ad and was done as print as well as television.. 
How can power cords make a difference?
Trelja: I have the HT IEC adapter on it's way for my Pioneer CD burner. I will try upgrading the power cord for the analog to digital copies that I will be making. Upgraded PC's have worked on everything so far with the exception of my tube amp (w... 
Cones/Bearings for CD player
I have the Neuance shelving, but have not yet installed it. There are user reviews of the product at this site in the "shelf" and "isolation" threads. I am hoping to completely eliminate the use of cones and footers so that my equipment can rest o... 
Space-Tech Laboratory preamps
Kublakhan: No info on you preamp, but the same praise has been given to the little Bottlehead preamp, approx. ($150-$280) in kit form depending on upgrades. Does your preamp have one or two volume pots? One pot would be a selling point for me as t... 
Speaker Cable for Tube SET System?
Psychic: I live in LA and am a little concerned about one of the relatively unshielded speaker cables that I am considering. I had as hell of a time with lightly shielded power cords awhile back. Unshielded IC's dont seem to be a problem, but the ... 
Speaker Cable for Tube SET System?
"listed" s/b "listened". 
Speaker Cable for Tube SET System?
Psychic: I could not locate an info specifically on speaker wire at the site, though I did not spend a great deal of time searching. I listed to one of Steve's first models (way outdated now) and he has an incredible product, regardless of the pri... 
Music to make you laugh by
Wirehead: I watched/listened to Shatner recite the lyrics to "Rocket Man" (maybe on SNL) years ago and had a combination barfing/laughing fit. 
Lets fight Part2
Wirehead: You are absolutely right. Why egg him on, especially when he is not a Pinhead (at all) but just another Nancy. 
Speaker Cable for Tube SET System?
Kitch: When you start acting like Jerry Lewis, it's time to back off on the Perc's. What are you using the Coincident's with? Oh, and take it easy and let it heal properly. 
Speaker Cable for Tube SET System?
Trelja: I will ask Kevin about the ETA before I make a move. I have looked into DIY silver cable, but figured that by the time I got the balance right I would have spent more than the "store bought" versions 
intro to tubes
Yamski: You may also want to read through Audioasylum.com (the tube and SET asylums). I cannot think of any cut and dried answers to your questions, and you will see why after spending some time at these sites. When you get more involved and start...