erik2A3 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 What JBryan said. The EL84, either single ended (few watts) or push-pull (a handful of watts more over single-ended), is an exceptional tube -- for me. As he said, it has much of the air and ambience of the 45, 2a3, 300b big triodes, and can be extremely dynamic and engaging -- at a much lower cost than the triodes. I have just about completed a complete overhaul of the Leak ST20, and was very surprised at the amount of energy and clarity of the EL84 in that circuit. Extremely satisfactory with Heresies, but every personal preference in this hobby is merely that- a personal preference. Trust YOUR ears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik2A3 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 The Transcendent T16 and Decware Mini Torii are just as good with that great all rounder -- the Klipsch Heresy. That has been my experience.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Mike, the Magnavox SEP SBQ5 amp... what is SEP? Single Ended P? Have you got a pic you'd mind posting of that rascal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Mike, the Magnavox SEP SBQ5 amp... what is SEP? Single Ended P? Have you got a pic you'd mind posting of that rascal? Single Ended Pentode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik2A3 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Very nice wood trim on that! The 12AX7 and EL84 are nice together. Edit: and refreshing to see someone else who uses run-of-mill cables like me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Very nice wood trim on that! The 12AX7 and EL84 are nice together. Edit: and refreshing to see someone else who uses run-of-mill cables like me! Actually, the Magnavox 8600 series amplifier use a 6EU7...a six volt 12AX7 I suppose... I swap amplifiers so much that the subtle differences in cables is rather pointless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 very nice Mike. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik2A3 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 The 12Ax7 and EL84 still sound great together and are commonly seen on the same amp! Just kinda referring to that driver as a common choice in both PP and SE outputs using EL84s. I have a tiny 4 watt single ended EL 84 amp that sounded huge with Klipschorns, and continues to sound the same...almost...with La Scalas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninanina Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 I have an urge to try a 300b with the Heresy's I did have a trial at home of a 300b many years ago and found it very sweet but I didn't have the Heresy's then As I have said it is impossible for me to trial any tube amps at home now as there are no dealers locally that stock anything apart from Naim & Audiolab etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Socket holes drilled through 1/8" steel plate with a stepped bit...too much fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninanina Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 That looks coooooool..... [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I have a homemade 2A3 dht stereo amplifier that originally was set-up with TJ 2.5 volt 300B tubes. They had a lush sound that I liked. Not really a 300B, however... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik2A3 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Single-ended 300Bs with Heresies is very, very good combination! I've also used 2a3s and 45s with Heresies, and the 300B is really a preference (which is only that, a personal preference -- like every single comment regarding a passive or active part). To your own ears be true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Sockets, power cord socket, and power switch hole drilled out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Ceramic tag strips and ceramic sockets pinched from a Tek scope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik2A3 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 The Decware Mini Torii, a gift from my amazing wife last year, is designed for use with the 6L6, 6K6, and some others of that family. Absolutely stunning with Heresies, a system I could be happy with forever after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 It's a build thread now... Stancor PS xformer pinched from a Heathkit SE integrated 6BQ5 amplifier Chassis plate was fabricated and acquired at a boat trailer manufacturer I worked at, except the drilled holes. The base is brazillian cherry 3-3/4" (or 4") hardwood flooring from when I worked with a friend doing hardwood floors. Sockets and tag strips pinched from oscilloscopes. The project isn't without it's little flaws, however... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Looks good Mike. Really interesting to hear where the parts started their lives in various pieces of gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Have to start calling Mike "Mr. Wizard" - always making something out of nothing. Wow. I like a little power with Heresys, and I've always liked the EL-34 in Ultralinear. I'd be hunting down a used set of Quicksilver monoblocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Have to start calling Mike "Mr. Wizard" - always making something out of nothing. Wow. I like a little power with Heresys, and I've always liked the EL-34 in Ultralinear. I'd be hunting down a used set of Quicksilver monoblocks. In my experiences, it always seems to take a little more power to run smaller loudspeaker enclosures, such as bookshelf type. Single-ended EL-84 can get larger speakers such as Cornwalls to good moderate levels in a smaller room. And if you can tolerate the lack of power, you can get into the single-ended sound. (if one is into that sort of thing) While not near the wattage of PP UL EL-34, PP EL-84 can have some grunt, depending on the amp/circuit/topology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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