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  1. Benjib

    Nicely Updated Dynaco ST-35 or Stock Fisher SA-100?

    I need help. I am finally putting together my first tube-based system. I have initial budget of approximately $1000 CAD for an amp. In my area there are two amps that I like (but haven't heard). One is a nicely updated but mostly stock Dynaco ST-35 with new boards/components, new tubes, new...
    • Benjib
    • Thread
    • dyna dynaco fisher help opinion request st35 tube
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  2. lattiboy

    Advice on a new tube buffer

    Hello everyone, I previously had the FX audio tube buffer that is so popular here and elsewhere. It was a super fun device, but It’s been about five years and I’m assuming there have been new models released with better or different features. I am looking for purely a tube buffer, I’m not...
  3. kcline

    Hot Weather Tube Based System AKA Analog Room #1

    I have had this SET 45 amp for around 6 or 7 weeks, not much power but on the right recordings WOW. The Hot weather part is this amp does not get hot I can touch the output tubes while playing, the Fisher 400-C pre, also does not get hot.
  4. M

    Homebrew amp: 2a3 driven by single D3a stage

    Hi folks, A couple months I stumbled across some cheap used RCA bi-plate 2a3's (matched pair at 4100 umhos), so a little weak), and decided it was time to dip my toe into DHT SET land. I am not an expert, and relied heavily on AK and other forums to help guide myself, and there was a good...
  5. Danzilla

    Sale listings painful to see.

    Hey. I think most of us that shop the local sales regularly have a few listings they've seen a little too late that were so wrong we can even feel bad for the seller. Happened to me today and I wanted to share. I don't imagine having had a shot at it, being already "sold" and posted 10 hours...
  6. kcline

    Home Brew SET Tube Amp # 45 High Power?? 1.75 watts

    My good tech friend is back in town after moving 5 hrs away in the extreme southern mts. of NC 9 miles north of GA line. Last fall when I got my Cornwalls, I asked if I could use this amp to hear what 1.75 watts sound like. He has not had a system setup in 5 years, always comes to my place to...
  7. DoctorJon

    Need some wisdom with a vintage Jensen ID [See Pics]

    Hey all, Just found some vintage Jensen speakers at a thrift store for under 15 bucks. However, I know very little about Jensen speakers this old. I predict there from the 1960s after doing some comparison with other similar photos. Are these Jensen's of this era known for being pretty quality...
    • DoctorJon
    • Thread
    • 1960 amp jensen speakers tube
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  8. J

    Integrated Amp for Monitor Audio Silver 100

    Hi, any good suggestions on a best value integrated amplifier for Monitor Audio Silver 100 at three price range (i.e. <&1000, $1500 & <$2000)? I'm believe Monitor Audio Silver 100 is leaning to a bright to neutral sound signature and hoping to balance it with a more musical amplifier (leaning...
    • jervz
    • Thread
    • integrated amplifier monitor audio monitor audio silver 100 pre amp solid state sound stage tube
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Equipment Reviews & Opinions
  9. D

    Is it safe to use a MC225 with Wilson Audio Watt / Puppy

    Hi, Mcintosh peeps, I am loving the sound of the MC225 I bought just a few months ago, recently picked up a great used pair of Wilson Audio Watt 2 / Puppy 3' and am wondering Is this combo safe? Can I damage my speaker or amp using them together? I really want the amp to work, I have other...
  10. F

    Help finding data on vintage Peerless Transformers

    Hello, First post here, but regular reader ;) i got a set of 2 x input and 2 x output transformers that i pulled from a working Westrex cinema PA tube amp ( it was impossible to keep it and restore it... ). They seem to be Peerless / Altec Lansing corp. Transformers, with references : T-101...
    • flavien+8
    • Thread
    • altec peerless tranny transformers tube xformers
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  11. D

    Tube Preamp please help me choose

    Hi Everyone, Still new here and learning, the help from this site has been amazing! I am trying to choose between 3 Preamplifiers and could use some help again. My power amp's are original Dynaco MK3 monoblocks unmodded and speakers are Wilson Audio Watt2 puppy 3's. I use a Pro-Ject Pre Box...
    • DenverJW
    • Thread
    • dynaco dynaco mk3 mc225 mcintosh preamp preamplifier tube wilson audio
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  12. Nexusmusic

    Monarch International AF-300

    Hello fella AudioK! Hope everyone is doing great despite these heavy times we're all facing. Was wondering if anyone here have heard about Monarch International AF-300 tube amplifier I know Monarch has done a few very good tube amplifier but I can not find anything about this. And I wanted...
  13. FireGuruMN

    Sansui SM-80 Monster Amplifier from the 60's

    I'm going to be restoring a Sansui SM-80 that appears to be in all original condition and apparently was working when I bought it. I am just going through and lining up my first parts order but I was having trouble finding any schematics on the interweb. But low and behold Sansui included a...
  14. kcline

    Book: Tube Lore 2 by Ludwell Sibley

    Not a Audio tube book but covers in one volume almost all based gridded tubes made in the USA and Canada, Has complete chapters on WE and Eimac and lots of info. from the RCA tube headquarters in NJ. Great Book also comes with CD-ROM, I have not looked at that so far. 288 pages
    • kcline
    • Thread
    • audio tube western electric
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  15. Defeño

    Heathkit W-5M Rebuilds

    It's amplifier day here in Boston. What that means I that I just took delivery of a pair of Heathkit W-5Ms that I ordered off of eBay about a week ago. I had been mulling the purchase of such an amplifier for a while now. Initially I was attracted by the tube cage design (I know, random, huh?)...
    • Defeño
    • Thread
    • build heathkit w5m rebuild tube w-5m w5-m w5m
    • Replies: 121
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  16. D

    Ok, Does this Dynaco MK 3 work with Wilson Audio Watt 3 / Puppy 2 ?

    First off thank you to everyone for helping a newbie many times, this site is amazing! I am looking for a high current tube amp or integrated for my Wilson Audio Watt 3 / Puppy 2's. Under $2K and thinking about pulling the trigger on a set of Dynaco MK 3's at 60 WPC. I have no idea if the...
  17. W

    very cool custom EL84 guitar amps

    so I found a few of these hammond AO35 18 watt EL84 amps at a sale a few months ago. Converted them into a close rendition of Dr Z Carmen Ghias. These sound absolutely great and were a perfect fit in the vintage Bell and Howell speaker boxes. The flag one was dipped by a good friend, the...
  18. Molnar142

    McIntosh MC275 Mrk VI ... Tube Temperature Question - Problem?

    Looking for some help regarding a McIntosh MC275 MkVI The other night I was listening at a relatively high volume level (no distortion...~95dB) After about 3-4 minutes there was a very brief crack/distorted sound and the amp shut off. Three front tubes on the right were blinking red. I gave...
  19. Brow2070

    Zenith Console Restore & Troubleshooting

    Just picked up a Zenith Tube console I want to restore. It powers on and I have sound coming out of the small tweeters but nothing out of the 12" woofers. I'm going to start with cleaning the pots first before I move on unless there are any other suggestions. Everything inside looks to be...
    • Brow2070
    • Thread
    • console record player stereo stereo console tube turntable zenith
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  20. ritchie

    Italian Tubes

    Searching for a pair of 6CG7 and found these on ebay. They look great, especially the boxes. Do Italian tubes sound that much better than those made elsewhere? Are they really worth the asking price? Or are you just paying for the rarity and the packaging?
  21. Riki

    ISO Tube Mono Block Kit Ideas for Realstic Super Tweeters

    I have a pair of realistic super tweeters that I use with a pair of Heathkit AS-101 speakers. I was thinking that it would fun to build some small tube mono block kits to power the super tweeters (and it would look cool). From what I could find online the tweeters are 65+ DB/1w/1m. I couldn't...
    • Riki
    • Thread
    • diy power amp heathkit mono block realistic super tweeters tube
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  22. O

    Newcomb KX-30 value?

    I can't find too much information on the thing. I had a Newcomb H25 that was modified and I've seen that a lot, but can't find anything on this model. I didn't know if this has a value because I've never seen one sell or what it could be best utilized for if anything. It turns on and worked okay...
  23. akadrhouse

    Sansui 1000A question

    I recently acquired a very nice looking Sansui 1000a. It does look pretty much original, so I will be replacing all the Suzuki Oil Caps eventually and going through it. The guy I bought it from has used it as a daily driver for two years, so I did take the chance and turned it on to give...
  24. ssouci

    X-202: How to Maximize Sound Quality?

    I have a Fisher X-202 integrated amp wondering what other owners are are doing to squeeze the most out of their amps in terms of SOUND QUALITY, and to a lesser degree, reliability what things have you done that provided the greatest and most worthwhile improvements in sound quality, in terms...
    • ssouci
    • Thread
    • amp amplifier executive fisher tube x-202 x202
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Fisher
  25. G

    Seco 1100 Marquee

    Hello, I am trying to help rehab a Seco 1100 tube tester that is missing the signage. Does anyone have one that could describe the actual piece or how it fits into the frame? Or where I could locate a replacement piece? Any help or manuals would be greatly appreciated! I have posted this...
    • gtsarah
    • Thread
    • diy fix rca replace seco sign tester tube
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tube Audio
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