gartenman

ditto!!

Ditto!!!

I am by no means putting down Telefunkens. I like them in certain applications. I prefer British 12AT7s for phone purposes. The G.E.C. A2900/12AT7 is the best in my opinion but expensive. ($390 s pair for NIB if you can find them). After the A2900s I like the Brimar 6060's Yellow T Label/12AT7. They are rated for 10,000 hrs so even if used have loads of life. Just make sure they have been properly tested. The only person I know who regularly has them is Brent Jesse. You can review info about the tubes at http://www.audiotubes.com/12at7.htm Brent might have some used ones also. The Brimar CV455 look like good buys as well as the Mullard 10M series. I've never heard either but Brent only sells the best and if you don't like them can return them for something else. Good luck.

what did you think of the JH album? I was a little disappointed in the sound quality, but then I forget it was recorded a long time ago. congrats on the system

The RCA Blackplates are a very affordable option for the 12AT7s. If you want to spend about $150 you can sometimes find good used Brimar 6060 (12AT7). It's in the top 5 best 12AT7 tube of all-time.They go for over $350 new but are phono grade and last forever. Telefunkens are nice but the ECC801S will cost some change and they are a very nuetral sounding tube but I've never heard of a Bugle Boy described as neutral. Mullards have a smooth, rich and warm sound. Telefunkens tend to be clear and detailed and Bugle Boys are a hybrid of the previous 2 tubes. If you get a Bugle Boy don't get just any, get a long plate!! If buying used be sure to buy from a reputable dealer who doesn't charge a arm and a leg. I don't have knowledge about tubes from heresay or what I read on the internet, rather because I own all of the above mentioned tubes.

what is your budget for the 3 tubes, 2(12AT7) & 1(12AX7)

The guy states " I listen to all kinds of rock music from classic to modern to heavy" so he is not purely looking for a heavy metal set-up. If people are happy with their Cornwalls, why not be happy for them? Everyone has their own personal taste taking into the synergy of many factors. If someone likes a certain speaker/amp combo I say cheers to them!

could i buy a copy of the plans for the Tuba HT? ggartenman@woh.rr.com Gary

Eicos, Tripletts are also good testers as long as they measure load, mutual transconductance, emissions etc. and can be properly calibrated as was importantly noted

i'd like to know what i bought, if you are buying tubes from sources like Ebay or Audiogon (or essentially anyone you do not know), you have to have a tube tester!!! i've had plenty of experience with people telling me they were selling me a tube that tested NOS only to find out when i tested them after receiving them in the mail that i was being sold tubes that were close to junk...if you're spending your hard earned money this information is crucial so you can immediately start the process of getting a exchange, starting a claim or asking for your money back... i'm just saying i like to know a tubes projected life expectancy which in and of itself is not an exact science but still very valuable info to have...If i'm buying a NOS Tung Sol 6550 Black Plate advertised for $200, i'd rather have the one that tests 66 over the one that tests 44 (the difference is 1,000's of hrs of more use) ... if you had a choice between buying a quad that tested 66,66,66,66 or a quad that tested 51,66,59, 44 which would you pick?

I also recommend Knuconceptz, high quality, great prices, quick shipping

Does anyone have a reel to reel tape head demagnetizer I could borrow for a RTR I recently bought and want to demagnetize the heads? I will make it worth your while monetarily.

Are C !'s the same or diffrent as I plan similar project. Thanks!

before buying one, be sure to ask what tests the unitis capable of performing and if the tester can test tubes with a load put on them, if it can't do that then their benefit is marginal...lots of testers will test tubes which says the tubes are fine but the true benchmarkof a tubes strength is when it is subjected to a load

Coyotee poses good questions. I think Cornwalls are a good speaker to start with...affordable, upgradable,sound good with all kinds of music

thanks!!!

check out: http://kcanostubes.com/categories/3/1/6L6-7581-5881-KT66-EL37-5932.htm it shows all the compatible replacements...if you want a suggestion, get the Tung Sol 5881, I have a pair in my Fender '63 Vibroverb and they sing!! if you need more info email the guy on this site he is very nice and helpful

I have a pair of Cornwall I's with serial# 8451471. I could use help identifying which crossovers these have (B, B2, B3) so I can get the right crossover rebuild kit. thanks

The Scott is a great recommendation!

look on Audiogon.com for a good used Clearaudio, Grado or Dynavector....you can find some great buys from honest people...

It's an old wives tale that solid state is more reliable than tube. I'll give it to you that SS is a little more simple than tube, but is the trade-off for inferior sound quality worth it? Before committing to SS you have to listen to a good tube set-up; tubes are not as complex as people think. Don't believe everything you hear. Besides with SS your stuck with what you get, with tube you can roll tubes and create that sound you want!! Tubes are not more costly. Tubes get hot, but take the cabinet off a SS unit and see how hot they get. It'd be a shame to have such nice speakers only to mate them with dry, cold, ear fatiguing digital technology. Klipsch speakers love tubes!!! Tube technology has advanced so far. It's so easy now to bias tubes. Tubes last a long time!!! Get some VRD's from NOSValves.com and you never regret it!!! Way under your budget too.

Email sent. If interested they are yours.

thanks so much!!

Those look sweet!!! Did your La Scalas come with grilles as my versions do not. If you modded yours to accept the clothe for the bass bins and grilles over the tweeter and mid I'd appreciate it. Thanks. 6922 is in the mail.

Does anyone know of anybody in the Indianapolis-Cincinnati area that reveneers Cornwalls?