tksteingraber
Responses from tksteingraber
| A DAC that crushes price vs. performance ratio @macdude I have rolled tubes in my Lab12 ref dac and it has made a difference. In my case it wasn’t because it was too bright. The stock EH tubes just didn’t show what the dac was capable of. I ended up with french made Dario Miniwatt (Philips) ... | |
| Recommendations for a vacum tube tester The tester just proved it’s usefulness. Bought a pair of new, nos, matched tubes from Viva Tubes. Visually did not appear new? So I tested them. One tested replace and second one tested just barely good. Also, the tubes were 25% different and were... | |
| Recommendations for a vacum tube tester @atmasphere thank you for your input. The reason I asked is that the number listed on the Hickok chart does not appear to be the min and I read it was what an average new tube should test at and I wanted to verify that with experienced Hickok test... | |
| Recommendations for a vacum tube tester Anyone know the test settings on a Hickock (600a) tester for Kt 77’s. None listed on their comprehensive listing chart? Would it be the same as EL 34 or different? I am 2 weeks into ownership and I have to say I am glad I made the decision to buy... | |
| Decware and “The List” @oddiofyl WOW… on your side he is just looking to spew hate. This site needs to support us hobbyists in all our different journey’s. Not tear down. If you are in the kiddie pool then I am in a mud puddle. We are all at different levels in thi... | |
| Ten Years After “Space in Time” 50th Anniversary Re-Mix Yes much improved in my mind. Check out the article link if you haven't already. | |
| Decware and “The List” Yep I was told it was a 1 year waitlist and it looks like I will get mind at the two year mark. Appears you need to double what they say to manage your expectation. No refunds on deposits as well if you tire of waiting. They do seem to move quic... | |
| Decware and “The List” 15 months and counting on the list and I’m number 426…looking forward to the day it arrives! | |
| Recommendations for a vacum tube tester @oddiofyl or others …my Hickok 600A arrived and It seems to be working as expected. Numbers vary compared to other testers but it seems very good at determining if a tube is good or bad, it’s strength and how well balanced the triodes test. I ha... | |
| Tubes for a pre stage... matched NEW or unmatched identical NOS? Agree with @vthokie83 RCA Clear Tops are a fantastic tube at an amazing price. Way better than any new production that I have tried | |
| Recommendations for a vacum tube tester Ok I just got sucked down this rabbit hole even though I was in the camp “I don’t need a tube tester”. Won on an offer a Hickok 600A in very good working condition per seller and pics. It was calibrated in 2022. Cost me $250 + tax shipped to m... | |
| Recommendations for a vacum tube tester @fuzztone here’s an example of an old tester in good working order and recently calibrated per the seller? $699 plus shipping.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/394531823919?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=6qQJLq77T... | |
| Recommendations for a vacum tube tester You will need to spend in the $500-1000 for a unit that is in working condition and calibrated for accuracy. Plus you will have to maintain it as well. Testers in that range will tell you if tubes are good or not but cannot match tubes correctly... | |
| Tubes for a pre stage... matched NEW or unmatched identical NOS? Agree with vinylvalet…i have heard the same from several sources as well. Tube sellers charge a premium for high test results that may or not be a true indication tube health or SQ and say different. Buying tubes new or old stock is always a risk ... | |
| Decware and “The List” @alucard19 Thanks…no doubt Decware makes wonderful boutique components and Steve really knows what he is doing. I am willing to be patient and am really looking forward to this amp…just doubt I want to wait 2 years again. Their success and popul... |