inagroove
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| For Tube Folks... +1 mulveling Thanks for the details regarding the side-getter patch-chronology - very helpful. As a novice, this is my first tube with a side-getter as well as my first 'NOS' tube purchase. If I purchase another, I will be better informed... R... | |
| For Tube Folks... +1 atmasphere I examined the pins when I cleaned them. All showed light-ware - a sheen that indicated they were inserted into a socket. I was not alarmed because the seller's description indicated that they had been tested and had some burn-in ... | |
| For Tube Folks... Hi All - I really appreciate the information. A special thanks to @ Viridian for mention the "The straight glass, three getter tube has a side getter so will have silvering on the side in addition to on the top" I do not want to delve into the... | |
| For Tube Folks... Thanks to all. I appreciate the information! Also, I have failed, twice, to post a photo of the tube on this thread. As a work-around, I added the photo to my SYSTEM, for clarity. | |
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| My Analog Journey - Opinions Sought Thanks to everyone for their thoughts. As expected, there are three points of view: Analogue > Digital, Digital > Analogue & Digital = Analogue . As always, the devil-is-in-the-details. Which Vinyl and which Digital are key, along with... | |
| Be aware of a scam! Yes, thanks for the notice. I agree w @bassbuyer regarding using a payment service that includes buyer protection. Of course this means PayPal, and NOT PayPal Friends and Family. I suggest, than in addition to Amps/Preamps, Speakers, Digital,... | |
| Modular LP record storage suggestions @ howardlee Part II Just looked at the IKEA KALLAX shelving units online, and they list for ~$80. Add ~$30 for wood, glue and screws - a 8-cube storage unit (~600 LPs) costs ~$110, plus a trip to Ikea and an hour, or so, for assembly and adding... | |
| Modular LP record storage suggestions I also use the IKEA KALLAX shelving units (see my system photos). My solution was quit simple: I added a piece of 1/4" ply to the back of the shelf - cut to fit, glued and screwed. The resulting units were DRAMATICALLY STIFFER than the basic u... | |
| Changing the 6550 power tube in a Audio Research Ref 6SE Preamp Thanks to one & all ! It seems the consensus is: Yes, non-SovTek 6550 tubes are safe to uses and will have unique sonic characteristics. If I am unsatisfied, I can always return to the SovTek 6550 (from ARC or else ware) should others seem... | |
| Where's the next weak link in my analog chain? +1 for a better MC Why? Cartridges ware out eventually. You are already committed to buying one or retipping the one you currently have, so start there! FYI - I am very happy with my Hanna ML, which is on your short-list (my system is posted). ... | |
| Declare the correct value on the Customs form? P.S. to the above part b. - I assumed that the port-of-entry agent noticed the LP is undervalued and may not notice the 'returned goods' box was checked. This is reasonable because Tariffs and Fraud are higher-priority issues than 'returned goods... | |
| Declare the correct value on the Customs form? As many have stated: a. No one pays a Customs "(Country Name} Return Goods" duty on this item. So, this is NOT a Customs Duty ($) issue. b. If you lower the value of this item from $1200 to $50, you may red-flag this shipment at the port-of-e... | |
| Turntable upgrade +2 a better Phono-Pre will make a significant improvement. I currently us a Zesto Andros 1.2. It was one of the best upgrades that I have ever made. Also, the 12AX7 JJ tubes last for thousands of hours, are inexpensive and available from all of... | |
| Beware, scammers everywhere Another TIP... When considering a private-party purchase, I ask the seller to provide the items SERIAL NUMBER, when applicable. Scammers hate this question because it allows potential buyers to verify the item is REAL, and usually, what retail... |