steelgtr

Guys, I'm looking for reasonable phono stage for this amp. Would this be a good candidate with the adjustable gain?: https://www.amazon.com/Fosi-Audio-Preamplifier-Phonograph-Pre-Amplifier/dp/B07XNTHHBP Or any other suggestions? bob

Please post any reasonable tube upgrades that made a big difference! bob

Pretty impressed so far. Only have some M&K 750 4 ohm speakers at home and trying different 12ax7 tubes.

The 12ax7 is a Mullard too? Which affects the tone the most the 12ax7 or the EL84? bob

Loss of sound quality sounds like more audio voo doo talk bob

Do I need to break it in first? with or without a load? thx

Is this little guy a true single end amp? EL84 is a pentode so it can't be a SET right? (still learning) bob

Thanks, What is a Long plate? Is that the preamp tube? bob

I I bought this by mistake, just thought I was checking shipping charges. Might be fun with the La Scalas to get my feet wet. Great reviews, no tax, free shipping and 12ax7 based. https://www.tubedepot.com/products/tubecube-7-stereo-vacuum-tube-amplifier?fbclid=IwAR0mPJNJoLq34t42WXhnb30SR2BgrB4Q0be03-zRN7Vu-pvlekDJ2x3e3SY Looking for upgrade ideas, opinions, etc? thx bob

Is there a socket adapter that does not require rewiring/jumping? thx bob

Hi Guys, I have a pair of original 1978 La Scalas that sound glorious to me. I've been told that the xover caps must be "bad" after all these years. Am I missing something by not updating the xover or at least the caps? Appreciate any advice! thx bob