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| Preamp Deal of the Century Stiltskin, thanks for your reply. With the Mullard brown base GZ-37 the other tubes light up in 9 to 11 seconds. With the Valvo (Mullard code) GZ-34 the other tubes light up almost immediately and that cannot be good for them. Am I wrong?Additiona... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Do all GZ-34 rectifiers speed up the turning on process on the Syrah so much? I wouldn't think that is so good for the tubes. Do Mullard and Philips Miniwatt metal bases do this, too?Regards,frankiealverti | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Hi David, the battery change didn't work.I am leaving tomorrow and will bring the Syrah to a good tech mid January...Thanks and best,frankiealverti | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Yes, merry Xmas everybody and another big thanks to Mick Maloney for bringing Supratek to us and to slowhand for starting this highly informative thread.frankiealverti | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Hi ecclectique,thanks. I just saw one battery inside. I know there are quite a few different Syrahs, but, do you think that is normal?Best,frankiealverti | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Hello ecclectique, big disappointment. The GZ-34 did not solve the problem. On the contrary, with it in place of the Mullard GZ-37 the funny sounds began just a couple of minutes after begin of vinyl play... The GZ-34 is a Valvo with Mullard codes... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Fiddler, thanks for your perspective. It is very much appreciated. You have tried so many tubes on your Supratek. My Syrah has a pair of matched GE side getter 6SN7s. I may buy the EH for a spare and try them in January. Best, frankiealverti | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Hello ecclectique,I am so fascinated by your kindness, experience and knowledge that I have waited until this hour (02.14 over here) for your reply. THANKS!YES, you are right, I meant the 7027A. My RCAs and Westinghouses did a great job in my Heat... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Hi Ecclectique, thank you so much for your comprehensive reply. My used Syrah came with a pair of matched metal based 7029's ("made in U.S.A.", the reputed dealer here in Germany wipes out the branding and re-brands them with his own name), but Mi... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Hello Ecclectique, thanks for sharing your vast experience and knowledge. During the last week I have read and saved many of your postings in this fine thread! Would you please let me know (according to your experience) if the plastic based, round... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Houstonreef,you have to read the thread or at least large parts of it. I made it in six days... There are some marvellous recommendations on tubes from really experienced people. One thing I remember is many were excited at the sound of the Electr... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Hi, is the 6F6GT as adequate and as good as the 6F6G for the Syrah? I was offered a pair of plastic based, straight-glassed Sylvania 6f6GTs. Thanks and happy holidays.Frankiealverti | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century My used Chenin arrived yesterday and after settling in, it sounds really great, really more like musical instruments and less like electronics than any other preamp I have heard. Ah, those timbres! And those flowing dynamics, more like the real th... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Richmon,thanks. Seeing them in the picture I just couldn't figure out what they were for.Best,frankiealverti | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Hi Slowhand,thanks for the reply. Just one more question. I can see two small switches on the Chenin main chassis (front left and right). What are they good for?Best,frankiealverti |