rhythmdevils

How much would decent tubes set someone back on the elekit ?

@HotRatSalad it takes KT88’s or 6L6G power tubes. KT88’s are expensive but my favorite was RCA 6L6GB tubes which are not expensive and a pair of 12au7’s don’t need to be expensive. $50? But you could spend $150-200 with nice 12au7’s like Mullards or $500 with KT88’s and nice 12au7’s.

@HotRatSalad here’s a nice compliment of tubes for the 8200
https://tinyurl.com/3kwnpksu
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I currently have 3 amps that take only one 12au7. My 12au7 stash is ruined :(…

Many audio tubes are dual triode, so in some amps, one side gets hit harder than others. I know in some guitar amps, the other side might not even used.

@Azimuth are you trying to make me have a nervous breakdown? :D

@bixby I’ve had at least a dozen people try to convince me in systems I know well. Maybe I’m deaf but zero fucking difference.

This feels like the type of think I'd want to see blind tested

I'm going with regular fuses. Thanks everyone! :D

Gratitude dominates my relationship to music, and derivatively, to my gear, pedestrian though it may be.

Actually, I always thought I’d like to listen to different gear depending on mood, but I never do. I only ever use my HD650 to reassure myself that I really like the Clear Mg better. So I guess I won’t be amassing gear over the years, but I’m still hesitant to sell the HD650 because future gear _might_ have better synergy …

Another thing is different gear for different situations, though. I’ll definitely keep my Timeless, at least one dongle, at least one BT headphone etc.

Restraint against drunken or sexy-time flailings for bedside stacks, and extra air circulation for the hot Canadian climate :)

@Vansen obviously these holders add moar bass.

"moar base" FTFY

You both might find this interesting: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/tube-warm-up-time-technical-measurements.3810/

That being said I give my tube amps a minute or two before listening

Yeah, whatevs I couldn't be bothered to wait. I just want to hear that phat bass!

I don't think there's anything wrong with just listening right away. No risk of damage or anything

I do think upgrading to the 12 is worth it. It's a really beautifully made device. It feels like a Rolex or something. And the camera quality is far far superior to the 10. But beyond the 12 I would wait for Apple to design something that actually affects usage and doesn't just look cool in a list of specs.

@joch I might go that route instead of getting a new phone. My XS does everything I need. I have iPad Pro for other stuff.

@yotacowboy <fistbump> I'm on an 8 Plus with a cracked screen. Can't see upgrading until it physically dies.

Would buy, aint gonna lie.

I tried to convince my GF to get me a vintage tube caddy for x-mas. didn't happen.

Nice. I am always chasing that high, the feeling of empowerment when you 'unlock' new sounds. Congrats :)

I'd say you're crazy in a good way.

@Claritas im definitely crazy :)

You might need a lens for each eye for depth perception, maybe something like this? https://a.co/d/1lP0D1M or lab goggles with flat lens that won’t warp light https://a.co/d/ceinLX5

https://a.co/d/dmERmYS I think Christian has a case of these brand new laying around from the PPE days.

what about a face shield instead of goggles? or different drill bit or speed that produces cleaner shavings? or shop vac right at the cutting point?

Take your custom elsewhere would be my recommendation

What did they say in response to your request? Nothing, or did they say _why_ they won't tell you? (Curious)

They said this: “We don't publish the cable's capacitance; we don't find it to be a relevant specification in deciding which cable (or what length) to use.” BS. Why not publish it anyways? Plenty of space on your website

Ask and you shall receive ;)

Headphones used Slam! It's super effective!

I was complaining (legitimately) after waking up from a nap and decided to just post something positive instead. Hence the weird edit. Haha

"just post something positive instead"

Great idea!

Yeah speakers are definitely better but I feel like a traitor

THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPELS YOU!!!!

I hope your headache abates soon and you can enjoy the music again very soon.

Yikes! Yea, that sucks... I guess cyber campers can be a resourceful bunch.

I was actually monitoring and hoping to grab an LCD-4 to send over for your mod services but was too slow and had already sold out. Maybe next time.

I hope the LCD-4 doesn't become rare

It sort of works here. The 2 days does not seem to include the day of order or delivery though, so typically order on Monday and receive on Thursday is their "Prime Two Day Shipping".

I’m seeing fewer product pages promising 2 day shipping now, even if they have Prime. In general Amazon has been good at keeping to the estimates on the product pages, sometimes getting stuff delivered earlier

We have good coverage here in Boston metro and they generally deliver (90%) on the expected delivery date. That said, I often use Amazon Day delivery to consolidate stops at our address.

A lot of this depends on how hard the amp runs the tube. For example, a good 6CG7 usually lasts somewhere around 500 hours (give or take 200), but DNA Starlett rubs the tubes very gently and they can last a very long time

I think it's luck. The power and driver tubes on my EC are still good and were daily driven basically 24/ 7 during pandemic and some long as 2015 ish. They are run at slightly below average operating point per datasheet. One of the rectifiers died while I was listening due to gas leak caused by a glass fracture near the pins ... maybe too much rolling or defect in glass. All I know is I got every last drop from it

I think the answer to that (as well as most questions in life) is it depends. Basically nobody knows. If you don't roll a lot, and turn off the amp if you're not planning to use it for over an hour, you should get some mileage from your tubes. Also, tubes don't really need to warm up too long. @atomicbob did a piece about maximizing warm up time and 10-15 minutes was all it takes to start enjoying your tunes.

I just wish my imgur links would manifest as actual images here instead of getting the little image error with a question mark in it, have to link images to text like an asshole. Like who gonna click on all that extraness?

@caute You’re probably copying the Imgur “post link” instead of the “image address”. On a Mac just right click on the image in Imgur and chooose “copy image address”. Or “open in new tab” then copy that link.

the link has to end in .jpeg/.jpg/.png

That worked! Thank you sm!

Did you experiment if it is maybe the input tube picking up noise instead?

They are RCA 2a3 tubes. Im sure it's the 2a3's because when I swapped the from right to left the noise followed the tubes from the right channel to the left channel.

This is why we need fiber networking :P