This is the initial post for documentation and seeking assistance repair and restore one Bell Sound 2425 by Matt McConnell aka Spenser.
Comments and suggestions greatly appreciated.
Information to begin:
-This piece came to me missing the four (4) 12AX7 tubes.
-Tubes all test OK. The four (4) 6V6GT outputs test weak.
-Photofacts service manual is in my possession.
-This piece does have the bolt-on, stereo MPX adapter as you can see; tube on it unable to test; did not have proper tube-tester-adapter.
-Transformers do not smell or look damaged.
-Bottom not yet removed. Going to do that next and see about replacing capacitors.
-At the end is another Bell Sound 2425 thread an Audiokarma member kindly provided.
Questions:
1) Any recommendations on make and model 12AX7s justified at this stage for when we fire this up?
2) I might see if I can borrow the 6V6GTs but at the same time any recommendations make and model justified at this stage, too, in case I decide to go ahead and buy a set of these, as well?
3) Other comments and suggestions?
Thanks!
http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/bell-model-2425-tube-receiver.644299/
Comments and suggestions greatly appreciated.
Information to begin:
-This piece came to me missing the four (4) 12AX7 tubes.
-Tubes all test OK. The four (4) 6V6GT outputs test weak.
-Photofacts service manual is in my possession.
-This piece does have the bolt-on, stereo MPX adapter as you can see; tube on it unable to test; did not have proper tube-tester-adapter.
-Transformers do not smell or look damaged.
-Bottom not yet removed. Going to do that next and see about replacing capacitors.
-At the end is another Bell Sound 2425 thread an Audiokarma member kindly provided.
Questions:
1) Any recommendations on make and model 12AX7s justified at this stage for when we fire this up?
2) I might see if I can borrow the 6V6GTs but at the same time any recommendations make and model justified at this stage, too, in case I decide to go ahead and buy a set of these, as well?
3) Other comments and suggestions?
Thanks!
http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/bell-model-2425-tube-receiver.644299/
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