VDS Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Selling my VRD Stereo amp. Great condition, works perfectly. Ultra linear/Triode operation Lots of info on this forum about this amp. Lots of love. Selling it as I’m moving to solid state amps. Comes with many tubes: Gold Lion kt77, new Mullard EL34, Art Valve 350b (with its own rectifier tube), 3 Psvane KT88 (1 blown), many 12au7. $2200 plus shipping Thanks, Ted 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 Wonderful amp indeed! GLWS...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDS Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 Well, not much response... but. I swapped the VRD in and removed my pass XA25... I’m keeping this VRD! I think I prefer it over the Pass. IDK, but I’m going to keep listening, it does so many things well. I can’t see any reason to sell it now. no longer for sale. thanks, Ted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Good move, Ted....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 try some good tubes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDS Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 I know this is a vague question, but any recommendations for 12ax7’s for the VRD? I have Telefunken, Brinmer, and Mullard 12au7’s, but only 1 pair of ax7’s, rca commander? looking for smooth midrange, don’t care about bass, I have separate amp for below 500hz. Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 if you have the true Telefunken and Mullard, you have the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul79 Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Mullards! I like the 10M 12AX7 as they seem to have better focus and extension than a standard Mullard 12AX7, and still give that beautiful midrange, but they can be a premium now days. For 12AU7, I prefer the long plate Valvo, or the short plate RT 12AU7WA. This one: https://upscaleaudio.com/collections/preamp-tubes/products/radiotechnique-12au7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 RCA black plate and Tele smooth plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted September 5, 2021 Moderators Share Posted September 5, 2021 Can I move this out of Garage Sale to Tube Amp section @VDS? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VDS Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 1 hour ago, dwilawyer said: Can I move this out of Garage Sale to Tube Amp section @VDS? Yes, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted September 6, 2021 Moderators Share Posted September 6, 2021 4 hours ago, VDS said: Yes, thanks Done, thank you. I changed the title, feel free to change the title any way you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 I guess everyone has their preferences. I prefer Amperex (Holland) late 1950's/early 1960's in both the 12AX7 and 12AU7 slots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 On 9/4/2021 at 5:22 PM, paul79 said: Mullards! I like the 10M 12AX7 as they seem to have better focus and extension than a standard Mullard 12AX7, and still give that beautiful midrange, but they can be a premium now days. For 12AU7, I prefer the long plate Valvo, or the short plate RT 12AU7WA. This one: https://upscaleaudio.com/collections/preamp-tubes/products/radiotechnique-12au7 This amp was my own personal stereo VRD that someone talked me into selling to them... Trust Paul I don't believe anyone on the planet has tried more tubes in VRD's that included me. In the end you'll never go wrong with any "VINTAGE EURO Made" Mullard or Amperex in either the AX7 and AU7 slot. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 That is also my favorite in those spots... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 I've had Amperex Bugle Boys in the 12AU and 12AX positions for years. That was after trying a few but not too many others. These seem to satisfy me the most for a mix of music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieboy Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Looking for one of these amps if anyone has one. Thank you Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbeefheart Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Wow very interesting amplifier!! These must be handmade built to order small company? Any more info on them? Since you are asking about what are the best tubes for the amp I would find out the exact primary impedance of the output transformer and what the B+ is. Then use the power tube that fits best. EL34 would want a higher load, 6k p2p vs 4k p2p for the KT88. In triode mode both tube types are only 200 ohms difference for internal impedance so they would be ok with similar plate loads. If you use triode mode the most then no worries. I also find myself listening to tubes nowadays more than solid state. I do love some of my Pass type amps but they are not the same as a lot of other solid state amps. I do enjoy any great amp but tubes tend to be powered up here for more often lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieboy Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 @NOS ValvesCraig... I sent you a private message. Thank you in advance. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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