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6083 - andyW 04:19:03 06/21/08 (0)
Test gears I should be looking to purchase..? - JANDG 19:57:11 06/20/08 (6)
- RE: Test gears I should be looking to purchase..? - mikeyb 20:12:26 06/23/08 (0)
- RE: Test gears I should be looking to purchase..? - drlowmu 21:06:24 06/20/08 (4)
  - RE: Test gears I should be looking to purchase..? - JANDG 21:20:36 06/20/08 (3)
    - RE: Test gears I should be looking to purchase..? - tube wrangler 16:21:23 06/21/08 (0)
    - RE: Test gears I should be looking to purchase..? - drlowmu 22:17:18 06/20/08 (1)
      - RE: Test gears I should be looking to purchase..? - JANDG 17:22:14 06/21/08 (0)
Monster soviet polystyrenes - timp 19:45:12 06/20/08 (3)
- polystyrenes??? - andy evans 04:01:37 06/21/08 (2)
  - RE: polystyrenes??? - . 04:12:07 06/21/08 (1)
    - RE: polystyrenes??? - timp 10:42:45 06/21/08 (0)
BYPASS CAPS - kkcinc 19:22:06 06/20/08 (4)
- RE: BYPASS CAPS - Michael Samra 19:30:59 06/20/08 (3)
  - BYPASS CAPS - kkcinc 04:25:17 06/21/08 (2)
    - RE: BYPASS CAPS - Michael Samra 05:56:23 06/21/08 (1)
      - BYPASS CAPS - kkcinc 08:57:53 06/21/08 (0)
Soldering top caps? - Chris Snyder 14:13:47 06/20/08 (1)
- RE: Soldering top caps? - Caucasian Blackplate 15:31:37 06/20/08 (0)
Polypropylene vs. polystyrene for a Dynaco - Paully 07:17:01 06/20/08 (6)
- RE: Polypropylene vs. polystyrene for a Dynaco - JimL 11:47:30 06/20/08 (1)
  - RE: Polypropylene vs. polystyrene for a Dynaco - Paully 11:52:09 06/20/08 (0)
- RE: Polypropylene vs. polystyrene for a Dynaco - mjk 11:28:14 06/20/08 (1)
  - RE: Polypropylene vs. polystyrene for a Dynaco - Paully 11:42:13 06/20/08 (0)
- One other question on the ST-70 - Paully 11:03:56 06/20/08 (1)
  - RE: One other question on the ST-70 - Eli Duttman 16:53:17 06/20/08 (0)
Here is a set that can power the ESLs I bet - Michael Samra 01:04:51 06/20/08 (20)
- The only problem with Turner's designs: - gusser 20:30:07 06/24/08 (0)
- You could do better from 845PSE ... - Naz 04:35:33 06/21/08 (1)
  - RE: You could do better from 845PSE ... - Michael Samra 05:48:40 06/21/08 (0)
- Looks like..... - drlowmu 16:25:19 06/20/08 (0)
- maybe I'm missing something.... - Dave Cigna 16:13:42 06/20/08 (11)
  - yes, I think you did...:) - PakProtector 17:07:46 06/20/08 (10)
    - RE: yes, I think you did...:) - mjk 21:31:03 06/21/08 (3)
      - RE: yes, I think you did...:) - Michael Koster 22:34:22 06/25/08 (0)
      - RE: yes, I think you did...:) - PakProtector 07:21:18 06/22/08 (0)
      - RE: yes, I think you did...:) - mjk 21:40:09 06/21/08 (0)
    - ya, you're right - Dave Cigna 17:38:57 06/20/08 (5)
      - heh-heh-heh - PakProtector 18:22:55 06/20/08 (0)
      - RE: ya, you're right - dave slagle 17:48:36 06/20/08 (3)
        
        CCS in the cathode of a SE amp (bypassed of course) - RayP 04:42:10 06/21/08 (1)
        
        RE: CCS in the cathode of a SE amp (bypassed of course) - dave slagle 09:42:04 06/21/08 (0)
        
        Odd? better than late fer breakfast...:) - PakProtector 18:24:23 06/20/08 (0)
- riiiight - PakProtector 10:33:46 06/20/08 (0)
- RE: Here is a set that can power the ESLs I bet - dave slagle 05:40:11 06/20/08 (2)
  - Why only from 130 Hz up? (nt) - Allen Wright 06:13:10 06/20/08 (1)
    - RE: Why only from 130 Hz up? (nt) - Michael Samra 05:52:49 06/21/08 (0)
interstage tranny / load resistor question - frankn 18:53:26 06/19/08 (5)
- RE: interstage tranny / load resistor question - Rpower 04:58:09 06/20/08 (2)
  - RE: interstage tranny / load resistor question - JANDG 19:45:17 06/20/08 (0)
  - RE: interstage tranny / load resistor question - frankn 17:05:13 06/20/08 (0)
- interstage tranny / load resistor=Padding Resistor - Interstage Tranny 20:00:28 06/19/08 (1)
  - RE: interstage tranny / load resistor=Padding Resistor - frankn 20:36:21 06/19/08 (0)
Any recommendations for a store in LA to get tubes? - junkboy 12:18:19 06/19/08 (2)
- RE: Any recommendations for a store in LA to get tubes? - David Anderson 14:25:34 06/19/08 (1)
  - Thanks...this is perfect...now I can score - junkboy 14:35:27 06/19/08 (0)
Michael percy vacation - tube wrangler 12:12:29 06/19/08 (3)
- His website says July 20th (Starting June 27th) (nt) - Chris O 12:16:18 06/19/08 (2)
  - RE: His website says July 20th (Starting June 27th) (nt) - tube wrangler 13:16:17 06/19/08 (1)
    - Wish We All Could Take A Month Vacation... - Interstage Tranny 20:02:34 06/19/08 (0)
unloaded primary current - pli 11:01:03 06/19/08 (5)
- RE: unloaded primary current - shermanr@prw.net 10:32:56 06/20/08 (1)
  - RE: unloaded primary current - pli 10:55:36 06/20/08 (0)
- RE: unloaded primary current - Tom Bavis 17:25:14 06/19/08 (1)
  - RE: unloaded primary current - pli 07:37:46 06/20/08 (0)
- RE: unloaded primary current - PakProtector 15:15:48 06/19/08 (0)
DIY construction tweaks - Neff 20:21:07 06/18/08 (7)
- RE: DIY construction tweaks - Caucasian Blackplate 14:31:20 06/19/08 (0)
- Baby steps? - SteveBrown 10:40:19 06/19/08 (0)
- RE: DIY construction tweaks... heres a project. - drummerwill 08:49:16 06/19/08 (2)
  - The thing I like most about the pictures is...... - SLM 17:47:52 06/19/08 (1)
    - RE: The thing I like most about the pictures is...... - drummerwill 18:32:05 06/19/08 (0)
- Schematics and Photos say 1,000,000 words. - Chris O 08:01:45 06/19/08 (0)
- RE: DIY construction tweaks - Ron Oehlert 00:38:26 06/19/08 (0)
optimum loading for PSE KT88 - HDS 17:46:32 06/18/08 (2)
- RE: optimum loading for PSE KT88 - PakProtector 12:20:15 06/20/08 (0)
- RE: optimum loading for PSE KT88 - Chris O 08:15:28 06/19/08 (0)
OT for a new SE amp ) 250 Hz. Hashimoto? - Stephen K 11:02:57 06/18/08 (16)
- RE: OT for a new SE amp ) 250 Hz. Hashimoto? - Caucasian Blackplate 16:45:00 06/18/08 (1)
  - Or the MQ Robin Hood OPTs - danlaudionut 23:06:50 06/18/08 (0)
- RE: OT for a new SE amp ) 250 Hz. Hashimoto? - SLM 15:07:04 06/18/08 (2)
  - RE: OT for a new SE amp ) 250 Hz. Hashimoto? - Stephen K 09:05:47 06/19/08 (1)
    - RE: OT for a new SE amp ) 250 Hz. Hashimoto? - SLM 16:43:10 06/19/08 (0)
- just get the best transformer you can afford - richardl 14:38:05 06/18/08 (4)
  - Why not cross over higher and use a mid-bass? - richardl 14:39:27 06/18/08 (3)
    - RE: Why not cross over higher and use a mid-bass? - Stephen K 14:42:07 06/18/08 (2)
      - RE: Why not cross over higher and use a mid-bass? - . 14:48:05 06/18/08 (1)
        
        RE: Why not cross over higher and use a mid-bass? - Stephen K 09:38:53 06/19/08 (0)
- How about Tango M757 - Thomas Mayer 13:14:07 06/18/08 (0)
- 250Hz sounds way to high for the OB sub. - cheap-Jack 11:38:54 06/18/08 (4)
  - RE: 250Hz sounds way to high for the OB sub. - Stephen K 12:09:53 06/18/08 (3)
    - Tell me more about yr loudspeakers. - cheap-Jack 12:42:35 06/18/08 (2)
      - RE: Tell me more about yr loudspeakers. - Stephen K 13:05:33 06/18/08 (1)
        
        Any OT can give you 250Hz & lower LF response. - cheap-Jack 13:22:39 06/18/08 (0)
Welborne labs ps10 problems. - Analogtheo 10:44:50 06/18/08 (7)
- RE: Welborne labs ps10 problems. - Jim McShane 15:29:57 06/19/08 (6)
  - RE: Welborne labs ps10 problems. - Analogtheo 02:10:55 06/20/08 (5)
    - RE: Welborne labs ps10 problems. - Jim McShane 07:15:23 06/20/08 (4)
      - RE: Welborne labs ps10 problems. - Analogtheo 11:49:57 06/20/08 (3)
        
        RE: Welborne labs ps10 problems. - Jim McShane 16:37:40 06/20/08 (2)
        
        RE: Welborne labs ps10 problems. - Analogtheo 01:38:30 06/21/08 (1)
        
        RE: Welborne labs ps10 problems. - Jim McShane 10:57:33 06/21/08 (0)
ASL AQ1003 DT schematic - jdog_57@hotmail.com 09:41:49 06/18/08 (2)
- RE: ASL AQ1003 DT schematic - stewcle 12:11:57 06/18/08 (1)
  - RE: ASL AQ1003 DT schematic - jdog_57@hotmail.com 12:46:08 06/18/08 (0)
Tube equalizer for studio - Stephen K 08:29:34 06/18/08 (13)
- RE: Tube equalizer for studio - elektron 11:10:00 06/19/08 (0)
- http://www.gearslutz.com/board/ - grinagog 19:44:50 06/18/08 (0)
- RE: Tube equalizer for studio - nc 12:53:34 06/18/08 (3)
  - White Passive EQs - drlowmu 21:36:40 06/20/08 (2)
    - 4004. Are you still using them? - nc 21:58:34 06/20/08 (1)
      - RE: 4004. Are you still using them? - drlowmu 22:01:09 06/21/08 (0)
- RE: Tube equalizer for studio - mjk 12:50:22 06/18/08 (0)
- RE: Tube equalizer for studio - Peter H-son 09:21:51 06/18/08 (4)
  - RE: Tube equalizer for studio - Stephen K 10:36:33 06/18/08 (3)
    - RE: Tube equalizer for studio - Peter H-son 12:48:21 06/18/08 (2)
      - RE: Tube equalizer for studio - mjk 13:04:36 06/18/08 (1)
        
        Yes, 'cause it is all passive. - cheap-Jack 13:39:18 06/18/08 (0)
- RE: Tube equalizer for studio - AZ_Gary 09:06:27 06/18/08 (0)
120V secondary PT required for preamp - use 117:120 or line isolation transformer? - LowRedMoon 07:52:23 06/18/08 (3)
- RE: 120V secondary PT required for preamp - use 117:120 or line isolation transformer? - Eli Duttman 16:51:04 06/18/08 (1)
  - RE: 120V secondary PT required for preamp - use 117:120 or line isolation transformer? - LowRedMoon 21:54:08 06/18/08 (0)
- Don't sweat it! - mikeyb 09:53:51 06/18/08 (0)
aikido - Lowrider 05:43:05 06/18/08 (4)
- RE: aikido - casouza 23:23:34 06/19/08 (1)
  - RE: aikido - Lowrider 01:14:16 06/20/08 (0)
- RE: aikido - lovetube 05:59:58 06/18/08 (1)
  - RE: aikido - Lowrider 06:11:39 06/18/08 (0)
Opinions on 77-MIP-8 sockets? - David Anderson 19:05:38 06/17/08 (3)
- For new builds buy a punch - Uncle Clyde 08:56:20 06/18/08 (0)
- RE: Opinions on 77-MIP-8 sockets? - Ty_Bower 21:43:21 06/17/08 (1)
  - RE: Opinions on 77-MIP-8 sockets? - David Anderson 04:53:58 06/18/08 (0)
6GW8 / ECL86 Hickok 600 tester settings? - creeble@yahoo.com 15:34:16 06/17/08 (2)
- RE: 6GW8 / ECL86 Hickok 600 tester settings? - Ron Oehlert 01:09:06 06/19/08 (1)
  - RE: 6GW8 / ECL86 Hickok 600 tester settings? - creeble 14:36:49 06/20/08 (0)
leslie type 147 amp need help - merdy 09:13:13 06/17/08 (6)
- RE: leslie type 147 amp need help - Alpha Al 07:58:11 06/18/08 (0)
- RE: leslie type 147 amp need help - David Anderson 19:39:20 06/17/08 (1)
  - i think you are right.. - merdy 15:46:40 06/18/08 (0)
- does it work, as is? - FenderLover 18:04:36 06/17/08 (1)
  - RE: does it work, as is? - David Anderson 17:38:31 06/18/08 (0)
- Is what worth it? (nt) - Chris O 14:53:26 06/17/08 (0)
PP 7591 grid glow problem, please assist - LowRedMoon 07:42:08 06/17/08 (5)
- Thanks for the tips, guys. I appreciate it! (nt) - LowRedMoon 07:43:22 06/18/08 (0)
- PP 7591 grid glow problem - FenderLover 03:06:44 06/18/08 (0)
- Could be an open output transformer - Alpha Al 11:21:43 06/17/08 (0)
- RE: PP 7591 grid glow problem, please assist - Jim McShane 09:20:44 06/17/08 (0)
- RE: PP 7591 grid glow problem, please assist - Chris O 08:10:51 06/17/08 (0)
Black Gate - kkcinc 18:59:29 06/16/08 (29)
- Black Gate - kkcinc 18:57:40 06/18/08 (0)
- is it true that black gates require breaking in every time you power up your system - hermanesque 12:29:13 06/18/08 (2)
  - I have used black gates for years. - tubesforever 20:59:21 06/26/08 (0)
  - That is what Audio Note UK has claimed but I have not noticed that they . . - John PA 19:09:55 06/18/08 (0)
- FYI - Gordon Rankin 06:40:56 06/18/08 (1)
  - 33 THOUSAND?!?!?!?!?!?! (NT) - jeffreybehr 18:08:57 06/18/08 (0)
- RE: Black Gate - Rob F 17:57:20 06/17/08 (2)
  - RE: Black Gate - Lew 14:32:16 06/18/08 (0)
  - BG's have amazed me the few times I have used them . . - John PA 18:11:19 06/17/08 (0)
- Isn't polypropylene cheaper and better? - andy evans 12:20:02 06/17/08 (10)
  - RE: Isn't polypropylene cheaper and better? - elektron 18:00:37 06/17/08 (0)
  - RE: Isn't polypropylene cheaper and better? - Michael Samra 15:57:31 06/17/08 (0)
  - Yes, but also bigger [NT] - 4season 13:29:19 06/17/08 (0)
  - Agreed - Caucasian Blackplate 13:26:06 06/17/08 (0)
  - Where you can get a 100uF+100uF 550V PP film cap cheaper? (nt) - cheap-Jack 12:45:19 06/17/08 (5)
    - Use a pair of 100 mfd Solens - 4season 13:43:40 06/17/08 (4)
      - RE: Use a pair of 100 mfd Solens - dave slagle 16:41:13 06/17/08 (3)
        
        What areTHSA's ????? - Iczerman 08:14:30 06/18/08 (1)
        
        RE: What areTHSA's ????? - drlowmu 08:57:57 06/18/08 (0)
        
        RE: Use a pair of 100 mfd Solens - Michael V 17:07:10 06/17/08 (0)
- Get them quick before they're all gone for good. - cheap-Jack 11:42:07 06/17/08 (5)
  - I think it is implementation and using the right cap . . - John PA 11:58:35 06/17/08 (4)
    - The B-G caps I listened were all polarized. (nt) - cheap-Jack 12:02:06 06/17/08 (3)
      - Ah, I see. I have always, with rare exception, used the nonpolar. . - John PA 17:20:04 06/17/08 (2)
        
        Yea, non-polar caps for signal path, ALWAYS. - cheap-Jack 07:13:20 06/18/08 (1)
        
        I use non-polars for SS coupling as well. - cheap-Jack 07:32:41 06/18/08 (0)
- Percy - elektron 05:59:28 06/17/08 (0)
- Sonic craft has them - Michael Samra 23:02:15 06/16/08 (0)
- Michael Percy - 4season 19:07:25 06/16/08 (0)
TESTING 12ax7and 12at7 - kkcinc 18:38:20 06/16/08 (4)
- RE: TESTING 12ax7and 12at7 - becketma@yahoo.com 00:54:57 06/17/08 (3)
  - Black Gate - kkcinc 06:14:17 06/17/08 (2)
    - RE: Black Gate - becketma@yahoo.com 06:31:24 06/18/08 (0)
    - RE: Black Gate - Caucasian Blackplate 12:00:08 06/17/08 (0)
Just ordered a dozen Russian 6N3c-E nos, but un-matched - Scottrt 14:55:50 06/16/08 (23)
- Me too, but the seller has gone quiet - Frihed89 00:38:48 06/17/08 (1)
  - Here is where I ordered mine from. (and he takes paypal) - Scottrt 01:15:35 06/17/08 (0)
- 6n3c-e/6p3s-e (caution tweaker content) - twystd 17:59:19 06/16/08 (0)
- RE: Just ordered a dozen Russian 6N3c-E nos, but un-matched - Michael Samra 16:30:36 06/16/08 (11)
  - Hey Michael: - Scottrt 16:45:00 06/16/08 (10)
    - To really make the 6 Pacs shine get rid of the big ass . . - John PA 18:52:18 06/16/08 (6)
      - RE: To really make the 6 Pacs shine get rid of the big ass . . - Michael Samra 21:10:30 06/16/08 (5)
        
        OK: Help get me started doing this... - Scottrt 00:25:03 06/17/08 (4)
        
        ask wheezer - Michael Samra 16:06:18 06/17/08 (0)
        
        They aren't 120uf but maybe you meant. . - John PA 08:47:40 06/17/08 (0)
        
        I see M Percy Audio has 'em ..40 uf at $13.95 each... - Scottrt 00:56:38 06/17/08 (1)
        
        Scott...I figure it was 1200uf..here is some caps - Michael Samra 16:36:33 06/17/08 (0)
    - RE: Hey Michael: - Michael Samra 17:11:30 06/16/08 (2)
      - Ok, you can bias the amp up and down and I have used a . . - John PA 18:47:53 06/16/08 (1)
        
        RE: Ok, you can bias the amp up and down and I have used a . . - Michael Samra 09:06:45 06/18/08 (0)
- RE: Just ordered a dozen Russian 6N3c-E nos, but un-matched - sorenj07 15:54:31 06/16/08 (6)
  - You can't adjust each tube that is why they need to be matched. . - John PA 16:42:09 06/16/08 (5)
    - RE: You can't adjust each tube that is why they need to be matched. . - Michael Samra 17:57:32 06/16/08 (4)
      - Ok, I just went on ebay and looked at some. . - John PA 18:44:31 06/16/08 (1)
        
        RE: Ok, I just went on ebay and looked at some. . - twystd 23:04:51 06/16/08 (0)
      - That is great because even if you match them they will drift some. . - John PA 18:39:19 06/16/08 (1)
        
        RE: That is great because even if you match them they will drift some. . - Michael Samra 21:16:45 06/16/08 (0)
- You need to match the tubes pretty close and to be done right. . - John PA 15:27:44 06/16/08 (0)
Schematic help - Pimm Battery Bias CCS - Perseo 09:25:20 06/16/08 (2)
- RE: Schematic help - Pimm Battery Bias CCS - Gary P 20:20:52 06/17/08 (1)
  - RE: Schematic help - Pimm Battery Bias CCS - Perseo 09:12:37 06/21/08 (0)
Bummer - Euphonia Audio is CLOSED - danlaudionut 04:51:03 06/16/08 (4)
- RE: Bummer - Euphonia Audio is CLOSED - audio845 10:14:26 06/16/08 (0)
- I just saw that yesterday. That is a bummer. (nt) - thermionic addictions 09:15:38 06/16/08 (2)
  - Another "Flash In The Pan" - Interstage Tranny 09:47:09 06/16/08 (1)
    - RE: Another "Flash In The Pan" - danlaudionut 10:09:26 06/16/08 (0)
Meaning of "descrete elements" - tubers 02:14:43 06/16/08 (12)
- ICs, Printed circuit boards, Opamps are OUT, dude - Frihed89 00:49:31 06/17/08 (0)
- RE: Meaning of "descrete elements" - danlaudionut 03:51:09 06/16/08 (10)
  - Yes, but the problem is.. - cheap-Jack 12:13:53 06/16/08 (8)
    - I've made a fourth collumn - Dave Cigna 16:28:33 06/17/08 (3)
      - The 4th "colllumn" for you is : 'replication'. - cheap-Jack 07:23:39 06/18/08 (2)
        
        RE: The 4th "colllumn" for you is : 'replication'. - Dave Cigna 17:29:04 06/18/08 (1)
        
        did you see this one? - PakProtector 14:53:32 06/19/08 (0)
    - RE: Yes, but the problem is.. - Peter H-son 13:41:21 06/16/08 (3)
      - RE: Yes, but the problem is.. - danlaudionut 14:14:04 06/16/08 (2)
        
        Yea, I wish specs can tell anything. - cheap-Jack 07:26:34 06/17/08 (1)
        
        RE: Yea, I wish specs can tell anything. - danlaudionut 07:58:34 06/17/08 (0)
  - RE: Meaning of "descrete elements" - tubers 05:19:02 06/16/08 (0)
Any inmates in Portland, OR w/ a tube tester? - dogwan 15:52:50 06/15/08 (1)
- RE: Any inmates in Portland, OR w/ a tube tester? - Caucasian Blackplate 15:59:03 06/15/08 (0)
Yard sale find: Webster integrated tube amp - gearhunter 09:48:48 06/15/08 (1)
- RE: Yard sale find: Webster integrated tube amp - Tom Bavis 18:03:26 06/15/08 (0)
Looking for a tube expert Montg. Co. MD - jeff.deitchman@verizon.net 09:17:00 06/15/08 (1)
- RE: Looking for a tube expert Montg. Co. MD - idkwid 13:29:46 06/18/08 (0)
5881 coke bottle labeled Eico - jeff.deitchman@verizon.net 06:59:19 06/15/08 (7)
- Mullard EL37 ? If the base is short, then that is... - Interstage Tranny 09:45:06 06/16/08 (0)
- RE: 5881 coke bottle labeled Eico - Audiodyssey 07:11:28 06/15/08 (5)
  - RE: 5881 coke bottle - unclestu52 14:03:59 06/15/08 (2)
    - RE: 5881 coke bottle - R. Mercure 05:34:06 06/16/08 (1)
      - Thanks for the verification (NT) - unclestu52 11:39:28 06/16/08 (0)
  - RE: 5881 coke bottle labeled Eico - Audiodyssey 07:58:30 06/15/08 (0)
  - RE: 5881 coke bottle labeled Eico - jeff.deitchman@verizon.net 07:55:32 06/15/08 (0)
How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - Caucasian Blackplate 23:54:00 06/14/08 (122)
- Tube DIY is not just DESIGN.... - Salectric 18:53:02 06/16/08 (8)
  - and of course... - PakProtector 14:07:42 06/17/08 (0)
  - Change of design vs change of parts. - cheap-Jack 12:40:58 06/17/08 (4)
    - RE: Change of design vs change of parts. - Salectric 13:34:42 06/17/08 (3)
      - A piece of advice. (long) - cheap-Jack 08:44:00 06/18/08 (1)
        
        RE: A piece of advice. (long) - tube wrangler 09:36:07 06/19/08 (0)
      - So design comes first, right? - cheap-Jack 13:39:19 06/17/08 (0)
  - RE: Tube DIY is not just DESIGN.... - Lowrider 22:42:16 06/16/08 (0)
  - RE: Tube DIY is not just DESIGN.... - Caucasian Blackplate 19:45:52 06/16/08 (0)
- This forum is to talk technical tube amp related. - cheap-Jack 12:04:43 06/16/08 (22)
  - RE: This forum is to talk technical tube amp related. - danlaudionut 13:33:10 06/16/08 (21)
    - RE: This forum is to talk technical tube amp related. - Michael Samra 18:07:03 06/16/08 (0)
    - Tube rolling doesn't need soldering, right? - cheap-Jack 13:57:30 06/16/08 (19)
      - RE: Tube rolling doesn't need soldering, right? - Neff 18:31:32 06/16/08 (2)
        
        Yes, that is the divide-line btween engineering vs tweaking. (long) - cheap-Jack 08:09:55 06/17/08 (1)
        
        RE: Yes, that is the divide-line btween engineering vs tweaking. (long) - danlaudionut 09:00:29 06/17/08 (0)
      - RE: Tube rolling doesn't need soldering, right? - rdf 16:49:47 06/16/08 (5)
        
        Who said "tweaking isn't good enough" ?? - cheap-Jack 08:27:32 06/17/08 (4)
        
        RE: Who said "tweaking isn't good enough" ?? - danlaudionut 09:33:53 06/17/08 (0)
        
        RE: Who said "tweaking isn't good enough" ?? - danlaudionut 09:03:55 06/17/08 (2)
        
        "Tweaks/DIY" is officially listed in AA front home page. - cheap-Jack 09:17:23 06/17/08 (1)
        
        Tweakers' Asylum is THE header (nt) - danlaudionut 09:19:38 06/17/08 (0)
      - RE: Tube rolling doesn't need soldering, right? - tube wrangler 14:30:15 06/16/08 (0)
      - RE: Tube rolling doesn't need soldering, right? - tube wrangler 14:14:50 06/16/08 (0)
      - RE: Tube rolling doesn't need soldering, right? - danlaudionut 14:07:39 06/16/08 (7)
        
        Yes, but there is always a priority. - cheap-Jack 09:05:18 06/17/08 (6)
        
        RE: Yes, but there is always a priority. - danlaudionut 09:18:10 06/17/08 (5)
        
        We'll lost many technical readers if.. - cheap-Jack 11:25:59 06/17/08 (4)
        
        RE: We'll lost many technical readers if.. - tube wrangler 08:53:15 06/18/08 (3)
        
        I hear you. But reverse it true, too. - cheap-Jack 11:29:57 06/18/08 (2)
        
        RE: I hear you. But reverse it true, too. - tube wrangler 23:23:36 06/18/08 (1)
        
        I respect yr viewpoint. (nt) - cheap-Jack 06:40:38 06/19/08 (0)
- If the cap rolling is in context... - mpathus 16:40:02 06/15/08 (3)
  - RE: If the cap rolling is in context... - Neff 18:20:56 06/15/08 (2)
    - RE: If the cap rolling is in context... - mikeyb 10:19:13 06/16/08 (0)
    - I hear ya... - mpathus 19:57:16 06/15/08 (0)
- Personally I believe like many here that $$$$$ capacitors are way overpriced CF what design / redesign can do. - Timbo in Oz 16:26:15 06/15/08 (14)
  - RE: Personally I believe like many here that $$$$$ capacitors are way overpriced CF what design / redesign can do. - Michael Samra 16:33:32 06/16/08 (0)
  - " 'cos his SWMBO made him promise to stay away from valve circuits from there-on" - Chris O 07:19:35 06/16/08 (2)
    - I love your FOO with filaments! - Timbo in Oz 14:06:37 06/16/08 (1)
      - SWMBO = She Who Must Be Obeyed OK Got It (nt) - danlaudionut 14:09:36 06/16/08 (0)
  - RE: Personally I believe like many here that $$$$$ capacitors are way overpriced CF what design / redesign can do. - Michael Samra 00:44:48 06/16/08 (3)
    - Guess I'll cancel that order for an IT - mikeyb 10:29:02 06/16/08 (2)
      - RE: Guess I'll cancel that order for an IT - Michael Samra 18:10:20 06/16/08 (0)
      - Try a grid choke (nt) - danlaudionut 14:11:06 06/16/08 (0)
  - Exactly - Caucasian Blackplate 16:41:57 06/15/08 (5)
    - I took your advice regarding the 12AX7's......... - vinylkid58 22:13:09 06/15/08 (4)
      - RE: I took your advice regarding the 12AX7's......... - Caucasian Blackplate 22:14:53 06/15/08 (3)
        
        RE: I took your advice regarding the 12AX7's......... - vinylkid58 22:45:14 06/15/08 (2)
        
        RE: I took your advice regarding the 12AX7's......... - Caucasian Blackplate 00:49:24 06/16/08 (1)
        
        RE: I took your advice regarding the 12AX7's......... - vinylkid58 12:12:23 06/16/08 (0)
- Black plate was taken out of context - Michael Samra 15:35:19 06/15/08 (1)
  - RE: Black plate was taken out of context - Caucasian Blackplate 00:58:33 06/16/08 (0)
- Clean this place up. - sorenj07 15:01:42 06/15/08 (4)
  - RE: Clean this place up. - danlaudionut 19:07:20 06/15/08 (3)
    - Well Said, Dan - Mike C 06:41:57 06/16/08 (1)
      - When I started, cap replacement didn't happen. - Ray Moth 02:39:38 06/19/08 (0)
    - RE: Clean this place up. - tube wrangler 21:08:32 06/15/08 (0)
- Didn't the guy who posted above read through this thread? nt - Uncle Mike 14:51:16 06/15/08 (0)
- yeah...right - PakProtector 12:18:26 06/15/08 (12)
  - RE: yeah...right - sorenj07 15:04:42 06/15/08 (2)
    - right as usual...:) - PakProtector 18:18:52 06/15/08 (1)
      - RE: right as usual...:) - sorenj07 20:31:23 06/15/08 (0)
  - RE: yeah...right - Caucasian Blackplate 12:35:59 06/15/08 (8)
    - Not all have your knowledge and experience - Lowrider 00:17:38 06/16/08 (7)
      - RE: Not all have your knowledge and experience - Caucasian Blackplate 00:36:56 06/16/08 (6)
        
        RE: Not all have your knowledge and experience - Lowrider 00:44:24 06/16/08 (5)
        
        RE: Not all have your knowledge and experience - Michael Samra 17:00:54 06/16/08 (0)
        
        I will second that you are "just inches away" - Russ57 10:33:30 06/16/08 (0)
        
        RE: Not all have your knowledge and experience - Caucasian Blackplate 00:51:45 06/16/08 (2)
        
        After the EURO2008... ; ) NT - Lowrider 00:58:59 06/16/08 (1)
        
        Cool! - Caucasian Blackplate 01:00:10 06/16/08 (0)
- there's a vintage forum and a tweaks forum..... - mqracing 11:10:16 06/15/08 (4)
  - Yes, but the boarder line sometimes is too fine to be obvious. - cheap-Jack 11:40:37 06/16/08 (1)
    - RE: Yes, but the boarder line sometimes is too fine to be obvious. - tube wrangler 14:37:13 06/16/08 (0)
  - RE: there's a vintage forum and a tweaks forum..... - Uncle Mike 14:47:44 06/15/08 (0)
  - RE: there's a vintage forum and a tweaks forum..... - Doc B. 11:24:24 06/15/08 (0)
- RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - Doc B. 10:28:32 06/15/08 (6)
  - DIYAudio is elitist, to say the least... NT - Lowrider 00:03:00 06/16/08 (2)
    - RE: DIYAudio is elitist, to say the least... NT - Doc B. 09:17:49 06/16/08 (1)
      - RE: DIYAudio is elitist, to say the least... NT - Lowrider 22:36:12 06/16/08 (0)
  - RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - tube wrangler 14:20:33 06/15/08 (2)
    - RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - Doc B. 08:36:28 06/16/08 (0)
    - RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - sorenj07 15:11:39 06/15/08 (0)
- Who lLooks out for the youth here? - gusser 10:14:54 06/15/08 (4)
  - RE: Who lLooks out for the youth here? - tube wrangler 14:57:03 06/15/08 (1)
    - RE: Who lLooks out for the youth here? - sorenj07 15:17:13 06/15/08 (0)
  - RE: Who lLooks out for the youth here? - JANDG 12:59:31 06/15/08 (1)
    - Hahah - Chris Snyder 14:01:07 06/15/08 (0)
- Caps are small beer ... - Stephen R 08:14:27 06/15/08 (0)
- RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - JANDG 07:24:08 06/15/08 (0)
- My thoughts............ - drlowmu 07:13:05 06/15/08 (2)
  - RE: My thoughts............ - Thergit 06:30:28 06/16/08 (0)
  - RE: My thoughts............ - sorenj07 15:22:24 06/15/08 (0)
- There seems to be a cycle - danlaudionut 06:48:59 06/15/08 (0)
- I disagree a little, but you may have a valid point.. - Neff 06:19:45 06/15/08 (0)
- RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - . 04:05:08 06/15/08 (6)
  - caps - Jim Dowdy 04:43:01 06/15/08 (5)
    - amen Jim.... - mqracing 10:54:50 06/15/08 (0)
    - RE: caps - Doc B. 09:21:28 06/15/08 (3)
      - Zero parts amp - Perseo 12:52:34 06/16/08 (1)
        
        RE: Zero parts amp - Doc B. 14:30:34 06/16/08 (0)
      - good one, Doc! - Jim Dowdy 09:54:31 06/15/08 (0)
- RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - Michael Samra 01:01:46 06/15/08 (18)
  - RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - mqracing 11:43:59 06/15/08 (2)
    - RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - Michael Samra 15:02:03 06/15/08 (0)
    - RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - rdf 14:42:33 06/15/08 (0)
  - RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - Thergit 02:29:31 06/15/08 (14)
    - RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - Uncle Mike 14:30:49 06/15/08 (8)
      - RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - danlaudionut 14:58:55 06/15/08 (7)
        
        RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - mjk 07:51:52 06/16/08 (3)
        
        RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - danlaudionut 09:15:51 06/16/08 (2)
        
        RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - mjk 11:40:38 06/16/08 (0)
        
        RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - mjk 11:10:21 06/16/08 (0)
        
        RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - timp 18:04:24 06/15/08 (1)
        
        RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - Michael Samra 22:19:36 06/15/08 (0)
        
        Hear here )smile( NT - Cleantimestream 17:34:18 06/15/08 (0)
    - RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - Michael Samra 03:39:58 06/15/08 (4)
      - RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - kellymon 18:35:25 06/15/08 (3)
        
        RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - Michael Samra 10:11:13 06/17/08 (0)
        
        RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - Thergit 06:16:22 06/16/08 (1)
        
        RE: How about a poll: who considers cap rolling Tube DIY? - Michael Samra 11:23:09 06/17/08 (0)
conductors and insulators from capacitor talk today - Michael Samra 23:08:26 06/14/08 (33)
- RE: New-2007" M-Cap ZN Tin Foil - reb 16:21:31 06/17/08 (1)
  - RE: New-2007" M-Cap ZN Tin Foil - Michael Samra 18:57:17 06/17/08 (0)
- Gosh - 4season 09:31:05 06/17/08 (0)
- Do you just make this stuff up? How can you say something is "probably" with absolutely no proof? - hermanesque 22:09:14 06/15/08 (18)
  - RE: Do you just make this stuff up? How can you say something is "probably" with absolutely no proof? - Michael Samra 18:20:04 06/16/08 (17)
    - RE:YOU ARE just in a rage because I do not like ANY of the Russian caps that you constantly yak one and on - reb 14:35:31 06/17/08 (1)
      - RE:YOU ARE just in a rage because I do not like ANY of the Russian caps that you constantly yak one and on - Michael Samra 19:19:19 06/17/08 (0)
    - THIS BELONGS IN "TWEAKS" (nt) MODERATOR - wheezer 13:43:06 06/17/08 (0)
    - Michael, you usually are rather logical and thoughtful, but this time I think you've lost it. - jeffreybehr 10:13:11 06/17/08 (9)
      - If its dead laughubly wrong maybe you can explain this - Michael Samra 12:07:29 06/17/08 (3)
        
        RE: If its dead laughubly wrong maybe you can explain this - Ray Moth 02:42:25 06/18/08 (1)
        
        RE: If its dead laughubly wrong maybe you can explain this - Michael Samra 09:09:25 06/18/08 (0)
        
        Who the hell said anything about 'larger'? Only you. Stick to the subject--your assertion... - jeffreybehr 23:54:21 06/17/08 (0)
      - RE: Michael, you usually are rather logical and thoughtful, but this time I think you've lost it. - Michael Samra 11:53:01 06/17/08 (1)
        
        WOW, talk about changing the subject! We're discussing YOUR assertion... - jeffreybehr 23:52:31 06/17/08 (0)
      - RE: Michael, you usually are rather logical and thoughtful, but this time I think you've lost it. - Michael Samra 10:36:04 06/17/08 (2)
        
        have you ever cut one of those Russian teflons open? - hermanesque 11:24:31 06/17/08 (1)
        
        RE: have you ever cut one of those Russian teflons open? - Michael Samra 11:44:53 06/17/08 (0)
    - somebody is lying or misinformed - hermanesque 21:51:52 06/16/08 (3)
      - RE: somebody is lying or misinformed - Michael Samra 02:30:24 06/17/08 (2)
        
        "The thing is it doesnt make a shit bit of difference anyway" I agree, so why did you bring it up? - hermanesque 08:31:42 06/17/08 (1)
        
        RE: "The thing is it doesnt make a shit bit of difference anyway" I agree, so why did you bring it up? - Michael Samra 10:17:23 06/17/08 (0)
- What about Tin dedrites? - Just Looking 12:37:03 06/15/08 (1)
  - dendrites and whiskers... - mqracing 14:11:53 06/15/08 (0)
- Hmmmmm - Uncle Mike 04:33:55 06/15/08 (8)
  - RE: Hmmmmm - Michael Samra 15:09:58 06/15/08 (0)
  - RE: Read this Audionote blog on cap foils. - reb 06:01:58 06/15/08 (6)
    - a bit mixed-up - FenderLover 06:09:30 06/15/08 (5)
      - RE: a bit mixed-up - reb 06:17:49 06/15/08 (4)
        
        In all likelyhood, they do not use tin foil. - sser2 15:18:02 06/15/08 (2)
        
        RE: In all likelyhood, they do not use tin foil. - Michael Samra 16:34:12 06/15/08 (1)
        
        RE:Tin Foil for capacitors available here: - reb 14:00:23 06/17/08 (0)
        
        RE: a bit mixed-up - Michael Samra 15:14:39 06/15/08 (0)
A ham fest find today - Michael Samra 19:16:20 06/14/08 (5)
- RE: A ham fest find today - Gary P 20:27:37 06/17/08 (1)
  - RE: A ham fest find today - Michael Samra 01:10:38 06/18/08 (0)
- nice find! - arend-jan 02:43:26 06/15/08 (0)
- Got, forklift? - Mossback 01:01:19 06/15/08 (1)
  - RE: Got, forklift? - Michael Samra 01:07:41 06/15/08 (0)
More Spring Cleaning - Vintage Test Equipment - danlaudionut 12:52:52 06/14/08 (2)
- Only the EICO Model 249 VTVM left (nt) - danlaudionut 15:14:26 06/14/08 (0)
- E-mail sent for the 200CD oscillator. (NT) - jeffreybehr 13:53:50 06/14/08 (0)
FT3- Foward+bright/ K72- Foward +tizzy/unrefined/K40Y-Foward+Grainy - reb 11:09:10 06/14/08 (20)
- RE: FT3- Foward+bright/ K72- Foward +tizzy/unrefined/K40Y-Foward+Grainy - Eli Duttman 08:28:14 06/15/08 (0)
- RE: Whatever yoy say Michael............ - reb 17:08:01 06/14/08 (1)
  - RE: Whatever yoy say Michael............ - Michael Samra 21:34:13 06/14/08 (0)
- Lets get it straight here - Michael Samra 16:22:43 06/14/08 (0)
- RE: FT3- Foward+bright/ K72- Foward +tizzy/unrefined/K40Y-Foward+Grainy - Michael Samra 16:04:08 06/14/08 (2)
  - ))The size tells the real story(( - Naz 16:45:22 06/14/08 (1)
    - RE: ))The size tells the real story(( - Michael Samra 19:08:26 06/14/08 (0)
- FWIW, I THINK (but of course don't KNOW) that reb's opinion that tin foil... - jeffreybehr 13:49:29 06/14/08 (3)
  - RE: FWIW, I THINK (but of course don't KNOW) that reb's opinion that tin foil... - Michael Samra 16:25:12 06/14/08 (2)
    - I find the 'styrenes (RTX series) to be quite nice sounding. - jeffreybehr 21:32:09 06/14/08 (1)
      - RE: I find the 'styrenes (RTX series) to be quite nice sounding. - Michael Samra 21:42:40 06/14/08 (0)
- RE: FT3- Foward+bright/ K72- Foward +tizzy/unrefined/K40Y-Foward+Grainy - Uncle Mike 13:07:49 06/14/08 (2)
  - "I thought tin foil was a common use name for aluminum foil?" Decades ago,.. - jeffreybehr 13:49:55 06/14/08 (1)
    - This precisely why I shit can the theory of all the cap BS - Michael Samra 11:02:19 06/17/08 (0)
- RE: FT3- Foward+bright/ K72- Foward +tizzy/unrefined/K40Y-Foward+Grainy - jon_s 12:05:09 06/14/08 (5)
  - RE: FT3- Foward+bright/ K72- Foward +tizzy/unrefined/K40Y-Foward+Grainy - Michael Samra 21:55:56 06/14/08 (0)
  - RE: FT3- Foward+bright/ K72- Foward +tizzy/unrefined/K40Y-Foward+Grainy - reb 12:54:55 06/14/08 (3)
    - RE: FT3- Foward+bright/ K72- Foward +tizzy/unrefined/K40Y-Foward+Grainy - Michael Samra 16:07:23 06/14/08 (0)
    - RE: FT3- Foward+bright/ K72- Foward +tizzy/unrefined/K40Y-Foward+Grainy - jon_s 13:17:30 06/14/08 (1)
      - RE: FT3- Foward+bright/ K72- Foward +tizzy/unrefined/K40Y-Foward+Grainy - reb 14:28:58 06/14/08 (0)
Pansonic Electrolytic caps - Lew 10:22:56 06/14/08 (12)
- RE: Pansonic Electrolytic caps - Neff 20:58:15 06/14/08 (1)
  - RE: Pansonic Electrolytic caps - Michael Samra 21:44:47 06/14/08 (0)
- RE: Pansonic Electrolytic caps - wheezer 12:25:44 06/14/08 (9)
  - RE: Pansonic Electrolytic caps - Lew 14:21:43 06/14/08 (8)
    - RE: Pansonic Electrolytic caps - Michael Samra 18:59:29 06/14/08 (7)
      - So where is a good place to pick these up? nt - John PA 19:15:13 06/14/08 (6)
        
        RE: So where is a good place to pick these up? nt - Michael Samra 21:52:57 06/14/08 (5)
        
        Mike, that's what I'm going to do, too.. - Lew 08:22:01 06/15/08 (1)
        
        Lew wait a sec here!! - Michael Samra 18:31:03 06/16/08 (0)
        
        Thanks. I see that they are on Digikey and yes . . - John PA 22:58:30 06/14/08 (2)
        
        RE: Thanks. I see that they are on Digikey and yes . . - Michael Samra 03:20:49 06/15/08 (1)
        
        I have a tube headphone amp and not much . . - John PA 09:06:49 06/15/08 (0)
not tube but of DIY interest: today's dump find -- Simpson 260 VOM - mhardy6647 08:25:25 06/14/08 (4)
- das Ding an sich - mhardy6647 19:03:00 06/17/08 (0)
- You dog! - Poindexter 09:27:21 06/14/08 (0)
- RE: not tube but of DIY interest: today's dump find -- Simpson 260 VOM - danlaudionut 08:28:53 06/14/08 (1)
  - RE: not tube but of DIY interest: today's dump find -- Simpson 260 VOM - mjk 10:24:42 06/14/08 (0)
It would be fun... - Lowrider 00:06:53 06/14/08 (2)
- have you consider making a new amp? - lovetube 06:16:55 06/14/08 (1)
  - I would like very much - Lowrider 00:30:12 06/15/08 (0)
I'm looking for a DIY Pro in OC California... - Audiodyssey 23:16:31 06/13/08 (0)
FT3 update - Michael Samra 22:42:23 06/13/08 (2)
- RE: FT3 update - reb 10:59:45 06/14/08 (1)
  - RE: FT3 update - Michael Samra 01:15:47 06/18/08 (0)
Looking for a tube DIY person living in Florida - Mike B. 11:51:36 06/13/08 (3)
- RE: Looking for a tube DIY person living in Florida - wheezer 06:34:57 06/16/08 (0)
- Where in Florida? (nt) - somejoe 13:01:58 06/13/08 (1)
  - RE: Where in Florida? - Mike B. 16:30:53 06/13/08 (0)
Who are some of the best industrial grade capacitor makers? - Frihed89 11:01:11 06/13/08 (31)
- RE: Who are some of the best industrial grade capacitor makers? - Michael Samra 13:11:59 06/17/08 (0)
- RE: Who are some of the best industrial grade capacitor makers? - JANDG 17:12:32 06/13/08 (0)
- RE: Who are some of the best industrial grade capacitor makers? - Peter H-son 15:12:05 06/13/08 (0)
- Polypropylene "Orange Drops" - 4season 14:00:55 06/13/08 (2)
  - RE: Polypropylene "Orange Drops" - Eli Duttman 15:44:51 06/14/08 (0)
  - RE: Polypropylene "Orange Drops" - Michael Samra 22:37:53 06/13/08 (0)
- RE: Who are some of the best industrial grade capacitor makers? - Caucasian Blackplate 13:49:31 06/13/08 (0)
- General Electric................... - drlowmu 11:23:38 06/13/08 (23)
  - Thanks Jeff. How about some that are not closeouts? NT - Frihed89 12:55:26 06/13/08 (22)
    - RE: Thanks Jeff. How about some that are not closeouts? NT - drlowmu 13:27:56 06/13/08 (21)
      - RE: Thanks Jeff. How about some that are not closeouts? NT - Eli Duttman 13:50:27 06/13/08 (20)
        
        Its really not just a question of OFC leads - drlowmu 15:16:58 06/13/08 (19)
        
        RE: Its really not just a question of OFC leads - Eli Duttman 15:38:14 06/13/08 (18)
        
        Its really not a question of solder type either.... - drlowmu 16:27:14 06/13/08 (17)
        
        RE: Its really not a question of solder type either.... - Jim McShane 10:40:29 06/14/08 (16)
        
        RE: Its really not a question of solder type either.... - drlowmu 14:39:23 06/14/08 (1)
        
        RE: Its really not a question of solder type either.... - Michael Samra 18:55:17 06/16/08 (0)
        
        Don't waste your time - gusser 12:33:29 06/14/08 (13)
        
        RE: Don't waste your time - Peter H-son 16:09:54 06/14/08 (1)
        
        Isnt that the truth!! - Michael Samra 11:36:19 06/17/08 (0)
        
        Agreed - Thergit 16:07:36 06/14/08 (9)
        
        A lot of needless name calling... - drlowmu 21:47:15 06/14/08 (0)
        
        maybe - PakProtector 16:19:48 06/14/08 (7)
        
        I mean that it seems reasonable - Thergit 17:55:54 06/14/08 (6)
        
        RE: I mean that it seems reasonable - drlowmu 19:55:43 06/14/08 (4)
        
        RE: I mean that it seems reasonable - gusser 08:54:07 06/15/08 (3)