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    Tube Choices For VTL ST-150

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    Just picked up a used VTL 150,could probably use some tubes.I am hoping for some advice on tube brands and power tube options.Also,would an input/driver tube upgrade/change be a good idea?

    Does this amp take 6350s? If so check these out:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/72)-4-Vintage-Tung-Sol-Tubes-6350-Radio-TV-Juke-Box-NOS_W0QQitemZ160412743096QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20100315?IMSfp=TL100315161005r8907#ht_500wt_1182

    Tung Sol are GREAT tubes and you might be able to pick up some great tubes here for a steal.

    Tube Choices For VTL ST-150

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    Just picked up a used VTL 150,could probably use some tubes.I am hoping for some advice on tube brands and power tube options.Also,would an input/driver tube upgrade/change be a good idea?

    I wholeheartedly agree with Gothover about the GoldLions. What preamp (12AX7, 12AU7,!2AT7) tubes are in it now? I can definitely help you out with those within your budget. I have several references of people I've helped here on the forum who had similar needs. Actually I sent some tubes to Gothover so you could ask him.

    G-man

    VRDs in the house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    I cnat wait to get my Thorens TD 125/SME 3009 hooked up with a denon 301 and a PS audio Phono preamp.

    I hear you! I say a thanks in my heart to Craig everytime I fire my up. They just seem to get better and better as they break in. Can't wait to hear how you like your Thorens, particularly how you like the cartridge and the PS audio Phone preamp. I have some Fisher/made by Telefunken 12AX7s and Brimar 12AU7s I could send you for a test drive in the VRDs. If you like 'em we can talk price, which would be very affordable. If you don't like 'em just send them back. You'd only be out $5 for shipping if you don't like them. You can ask CigarBum as a reference about me. Just trying to help out a fellow VRD owner get the most out their treasures.

    G-man

    VPI Scout and Blueberry

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    I have used the Scoutmaster (know it is not a Scout, but close enough)with a BB w/Cream in a previous system. The table was a fine match, but had to get the cartridge nailed down to bring it to its best. After trying Grados and the Dynavector 17D I found the match made in Heaven so to speak. I settled on the Dynavector XX-2. Great cart., great match for SM and BB. A little pricey but worth it.

    I liked the table with the BB so much that I am doing it again. Another SM and BBX w/Cream. This time I have gone with a Benz Micro Wood SL. I may be in for an even better match to the table according to the fellow I spoke with at VPI before purchasing the Benz. Also ran it by Mark first also and he said the same will probably go for the Cream.

    Thanks for the input. I ordered the Clearaudio Maestro. I love the organic sound from wooden cartridges. I've heard great things about the Scout with the Dynavector 20X.

    The Absolute Sound Top Picks 2009 (March 2009)

    Clearaudio Performance

    Clearaudio Statement

    Clearaudio Maestro Wood

    Benz-Micro Wood SL

    Clearaudio Goldfinger v2

    Clearaudio Nano

    Phonomena II

    Phonomena Nova

    Aesthetix Rhea

    Belle value after mods

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    modded speaker are not real klipsch

    why is it so important for us to label things...i'll take a barrett jackson modded '69 Z-28 over an original any day...the complete redo if far superior mechanically to the original...so if i can't call my Camaro a Camaro because it's been modded by barrett jackson, what do i call it then...why if we improve on a good idea does it make it not real? my VRD's came with Valve Art power tubes...now, since i changed them to Tung Sol 6550s are they now not real VRD's? this whole analogy of qualifying an item as real or not serves only to feed the egomanical, obsessive-compulsive types who think that if its anything but stock then its inferior...i'll take my unreal VRD's against any real VRD any day of the week...now i just have to come up with a name for them...judge not lest yea' be judged...

    price is based on the quality of workmanship, period...

    Vinly cleaning machines

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    Thanks Gartenman, now I know what to do with that old Dual turntable.

    you can build a record cleaner fairly cheap...all you need is a old record player and a old vacuum cleaner motor, mine cost $36 to build only because i enclosed the vacuum cleaner motor in a wooden box and i bought a used elbow connector and suction tube made by VPI...you can make your own but these work better and they aren't that much when you consider the money you save, button on left side of box turns on vacuum....cleaning fluid applied manually... ...i learned a little from each listed reference...

    http://www.teresaudio.com/haven/cleaner/cleaner.html

    http://www.enjoythemusic.com/recordcleaner.html

    http://www.soundfountain.com/amb/rc1.htmll

    http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-professional-record-cleaning-machine/l

    http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=241633l

    Vinly cleaning machines

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

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    JJ, for that amount of records I really don't think a manufactured, as

    opposed to, DIY machine, would be cost effective.

    For $20 to $40 bucks (there's a cheapy on Amazon for $20), you can get a

    steam cleaner and some microfiber towels and go to town.

    Here's my review, which also contains a link to another review. Good way to

    go, for less bucks. Of course, only my machine is tube rectified.

    http://community.klipsch.com/forums/t/130215.aspx

    Well said Thebes. I use the steam cleaner in conjunction with my homemade RCM and it works very well... it doesn't take a rocket scientist to make your own RCM and they work just as well and save yourself $400...

    VRD KT88 Tubes

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    I do. The Tung-Sol 6550A Coke Bottles. Ridiculously rugged and long lasting and a very smooth top end. Haven't had any recently, they may be tough to find.

    preamp amp tubes make the Biggest Sonic change

    Craig uses PentaSCs from an affordability factor as he runs his amps for long periods working in his shop. If money was no issue he'd use Tung Sol 6550 Black Plates per our conversation.

    if money is no issue then by far the Tung Sol 6550 Black Plates, original Genalex KT88s or G.E.C. KT88s of which i own quads of each...i prefer the Tung Sols only because they sound richer...i've played other power tubes since listening to the Tung Sols and believe me they are all they are cracked up to be...they are followed pretty closely by the GE 6550As which I sold over 40 a few months ago and they were snatched up in 5 days so those in the know, know... i am selling 2 more quads of NOS Tung Sol 6550 Black Plates while they last...i really liked the reissue Gold Lions but have heard some really good things about the Penta Labs SC (make sure they are the SC).....below is a competition i read in a hifi magazine which i concur with mostly except that the GE's should be 3rd on the list

    VTV 6550/KT88 Shoot Out for Hi-Fi

    Genalex KT88 Gold Lion 1969 - 4.87

    Tung-Sol 6550 1957 Black Plate - 4.77

    JJ KT88 2002 - 4.63

    Ei KT90 1999 - 4.52

    EH KT88 Reflektor 2002 - 4.16

    Sveltana 6550 2001 - 4.13

    Svetlana SVKT88 2002 - 4.09

    Svetlana SV6550C Reflektor 2002 - 3.98

    Philips Sylvania 1970s - 3.98

    Chinese 6550 Valve Art 2002 - 3.89

    GE 6550A 1970s - 3.78

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