Daddy Dee Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 Craig, As a rank newbie I have following the tube threads on this forum and have learned alot. Well, at least enough to know that the tubes were calling me and that if I could run across a 299 I'd send it to you to rebuild. Had no idea that this weekend the timing would be such as to run across the one you built for Dean. Being really low on the learning curve, I'm sure to be scratching on your door for help in giving the amp the proper TLC and appreciation. Dean tells me just to let him know if you should give me any trouble. LOL. Dean, I've got a 20 year old daughter that I'm continually keeping in prayer for her protection. We are keeping you and your family before the Lord. On the 299b, your association with Craig is sure my good fortune. I'm sorry for the circumstances, and glad that your daughter is home. This forum has been a good community to discover. Hope your work will bring you to LRAFB sometime. Let me know so I can buy your dinner. I've got a buddy who's got 13 acres in crawfish and they are just coming in season. Also, thanks for your TLC and creative work on restoring the 299c. The wood side trim looks great. I've seen some rather grungy looking cases on Ebay. This is one sweet looking amp. Thank you. Regards, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 3, 2003 Author Share Posted May 3, 2003 You 'lurkers' really should post more often. We need the new blood to keep it all going. Scott and LaScalas -- well, you'll finally be able to take the cotton out of your ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted May 4, 2003 Share Posted May 4, 2003 Dandy , Welcome aboard !! Are you sure Dean didn't say if you needed my guidance to "send him the bill" Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 4, 2003 Author Share Posted May 4, 2003 If you weren't so damn big -- I'd stomp on yer foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted May 4, 2003 Share Posted May 4, 2003 Dean, I just read your post for the first time. My thoughts echo those above; I'm sorry about your daughter and she's fortunate to have the family to come home to that she does ... For those of you who missed Dean's Scott opportunity to get into nice vintage tubes on the cheap, I'll be selling my restored, NOS-reworked HF-81 very soon and am just getting the word out there ... All new caps, refinished cabinet, Mullards and Telefunkens, $595 firm. This is less than what I've put in it but the price is about right. It's a peach. Craig can vouch for it. Please see attached photo. I only need the money to help pay off the new incoming Lessard Horus monoblocks. I have this -81 attached to my Klipschorns presently and they sure do sound fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easylistener Posted May 4, 2003 Share Posted May 4, 2003 I am thinking of getting into the whole tube gear, but have a question. How it sound with my RF3II? I would like to get a good amp first then some heratage speakers. Dean Sorry to hear man. I am young and I have been there, it will be slow but things will get better. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 4, 2003 Author Share Posted May 4, 2003 what kind of music do you listen to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easylistener Posted May 4, 2003 Share Posted May 4, 2003 Nora jones,norman brown,Clapton, kenny g, etc. No hard rock, Greatful dead pink floyd. Do you need special pre amps for tube amps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 4, 2003 Author Share Posted May 4, 2003 If you guy the separates route, you should be mating your tube amp with a tube preamp. If on a budget, you should consider a nice integrated unit like the one I just sold. As you can see above, Chris Robinson just put his Eico up for sale for $600 -- which would be an outstanding option for you considering your musical tastes. Do you listen loud? The RF-3's are a very good sounding speaker. Heresies will give you more midrange at the expense of some low end. Both speakers are very good. I like them both about the same for different reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easylistener Posted May 4, 2003 Share Posted May 4, 2003 Thanks Dean you are great at anwsering my questions. All I have to do is get some money now. How would these amps sound with Forte's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted May 4, 2003 Share Posted May 4, 2003 ---------------- On 5/4/2003 12:41:01 AM NOSValves wrote: Dandy , Welcome aboard !! Are you sure Dean didn't say if you needed my guidance to "send him the bill" Craig---------------- Craig, It's more like Dean was telling me you are such a regular guy there won't be any bill to send. Except for parts. .... the 299b has kind of been adopted, but will be keeping the same doctor!!! Well, I actually appreciate the fact that when you're in business you can't do a "brother-in-law" job for everybody and still make a living. Good work is worth what it costs and it's not a fair expectation for you to pull the whole wagon on your own time. Thanks for the welcome. It's nice to be able to show up at the forum, read posts and get a hard time all in the same location Thanks in advance for your support, coaching and hand holding for newbie tubies. Considering the attitudes about most things as disposable in our culture, it's pretty cool to be keeping fine vintage gear in service. Regards, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 4, 2003 Author Share Posted May 4, 2003 Easylistener -- The Fortes would sound excellent with the Scott and Eico vintage amps. Dee -- I could have sworn Craig gave me a lifetime transferrable warranty with that thing. As you long as you don't do the turn it on, turn it off, turn it on, turn it off thing constantly -- I wouldn't expect any problems with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis Posted May 4, 2003 Share Posted May 4, 2003 sorry about your daughter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 4, 2003 Author Share Posted May 4, 2003 Getting better. She actually did some dishes, helped fold some clothes, and has pretty much emptied out our fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted May 4, 2003 Share Posted May 4, 2003 The emptying of the fridge is always a good sign. Been there myself. Good luck and our prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 4, 2003 Author Share Posted May 4, 2003 "...been there myself." Well hell, no wonder my fridge is empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted May 4, 2003 Share Posted May 4, 2003 The leftover lo-mein was pretty tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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