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Re: Chinese tubes ..

Posted by Bob L. on February 20, 2000 at 09:19:57:
Yes - presently using stock Chinese tubes but considering an upgrade to 5692 tubes and changing the coupling caps - unit is still new and I want to break it in a little more and get a feel for the sound in its stock condition ..
Tweaks for the AE-# listed in the manual ..
1.Oil filled coupling caps - 4 of them
(2) 2.0 microfarad 600 v - $119 a pair !!
(2) .22 microfarad 600 v - $60 a pair
2.Use of 5692 tubes in place of the 6SN7..
Jan 5692 - $100 a pair
3.Kimber RCA jacks ..
$30 a pair
4.Kimber power cord
$154 for a 4 foot length
Bob L.