Johnny dB

Whatever you choose just make sure you remove the case and get all the packaging and cardboard from around the tubes. I really went to town with the packaging. I hope you enjoy and let the obsession begin. [] P.S. I wouldn't say that it's broken in yet. It was rebuilt about 3 years ago but it was used for the rear channels of a DVD/A - SACD setup so it may have about 30 hours total.

I think deang had a pair of the Quad II tube amps. These are solid state amps, but are supposed to be very tube-like in sound. Never heard or seen them. Must've been popular in the UK as Pink Floyd is said to have had these in their studio for 10 years. I think they're only 45w so if you're under power go with a bigger amp or more sensitive speakers.

Thanks guys for the responses. I've already spoken with Craig regarding these, since he's done all my rebuilds so far. I'm not sure a rebuild is needed just yet, as these sound pretty darn good as is. As far as the 12AU7 question, I found a pair of RCA cleartops that came with my Foreplay so I'm using those. I still would like to know exactly what these telefunkens are. They look exactly like the 12AX7. If I get my camera back I'll post some pics.

Nope, not the ECC numbers. I wish they still had those. It's the numbers on the bottom between the pins above or in the middle of the diamond. I think it's a 28 (I'm at work right now and the tubes are at home). They're probably build numbers or for dating purposes or something else.

I have an extra K-77 that I picked up from my local Klipsch dealer as a spare, but I've never needed it. Your welcome to it if you want. I think I paid $50 for it and it is the M version.

So I picked up a pair of MC-30 locally; and I was doing some tube rolling. The Telefunkens that were in the 12AU7 spot have no markings on them besides the telefunken symbol. I was wondering if there is a way to tell a 12AX7 from a 12AU7? They do have numbers underneath where the diamond is. I was also wondering how do you bias the tubes on these 30's?

The older Kailins had an etched blue face on them and when they'd light up, it looked like neon.

Try Crown D-150A Series 2. 75W @ 8ohms or 150W @ 4ohms

Welcome to the Forum... let the madness begin. Forte's are an excellent choice, what Fisher will you be using?

Oh I forgot to ask. How does that 3 ch. album sound in 2 ch.? Do you feel something missing?

Is that a Cornwall center in the first ad?? Looks like a Rebel in the second one, with those racing stripe-like bands. Cool ads Parrot.

I don't use anything. I have both amps (Scott299B & a Sony HTR) wired to my Khorns. I just make sure that they're both not on at the same time and it's never an issue.

If your looking for new, I doubt you'll find much that'll meet you price point. I'd suggest a decent Vintage Scott 299B. Are you wanting to sell them or keep them? Why do you insist on hitting the return key after any or every arbitrary point? Looks like you're trying to write a Haiku. Don't be afraid to use punctuation, it may help the reader understand just what it is your trying to do. We're all here to help. Help Us, Help You!!

Sounds like you need a better CDP.[]

shload, Oh, I got ya. That's the dB gain w/ the Cream Option. It's a little misleading, but I think it was unintentional. here's a link to the auction in question: http://cgi.ebay.com/Blueberry-Tube-Preamp_W0QQitemZ5880429374QQcategoryZ14974QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

$1700 for LaScalas... I doubt you find a buyer on this forum. We're all looking for bargains. Are you expecting to get 100% of the money you spent on "upgrades"?

There's a BB on Ebay?? Thanks for the heads up!! [] The one on ebay must be an earlier version as it looks nothing like the current BB. It does have the cream option. Since the seller has 3 negs. I would definately pay with a CC. Good Luck!

Craig, sorry to hear about all your troubles on the home front. My prayers are with you.

Get over it... there is plenty of gear to go around for everybody. Now that you know you have a $2200 spending limit that opens the doors to many a decent tube amp. PS I was second on the list for those gems. [:'(]

HH Scott 272, 296, as well as the 299B already mentioned.

meagain, if your considering DVD-A or SACD you need to know that you'll need 5 seperate channels as well as 5 speakers that have a timber match to get the full benefit plus a subwoofer. My DVD-A / SACD consists of a 299A on the khorns, a 299B on a pair of Heresys, and a 99D on a Heresy center. The .1 is a Titanic mkIII 15" and the sound is pretty spectacular even with my cheapie all in one player. Having said that, I believe both DVDA and SACD will soon be a thing of the past as you can no longer get either formats anywhere locally. They have to be ordered and the selection (especially my taste in music) is very limited.

whell, I don't have one and I would definately like to buy it from you.

The nOrh amps are made in Thailand... just as I was.

That is awesome!! What a sucker, do you think he paid 24k for them?? After running them in for a full year, too. He should've let someone else sell them for him especially after his own rave review. Ultimate speaker my @ss!!

I'd say maybe 1 out of 1000 auctions are scams but you only hear of the neg. Maybe a 1000 might be a little optimistic, but you get the idea. I've bought and sold probably a 1000 things and only had a couple of negative transaction. Mostly shipping damage. Although, Ebay & paypals fees suck, I can't find the things I buy locally on ebay. On the same note I can't sell the things I unload on ebay for the price I get. I'd like to try a different auction site but they don't have the traffic ebay has. You just really need to be careful when dealing with ebay. Always ask questions when buying something. I will almost always pay w/ a CC through paypal so I can get compensated. As a matter of fact the last sheister I delt with was on this forum. I bought Music Hall mmf-7 from a another member and he shipped and didn't package it worth a damn. It came and the tonearm and cartridge was totaled. I filed a claim with FedEx and they paid him back, he got the TT back and he didn't refund my $$$. Stopped responding and all that. Luckily I had paid w/ a cc that reversed the charges, but what a dick. Just goes to show you, CYA!!