steve Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I just bought a used tube..a Mullard 6X4 for my George Wright preamp. I just like Mullards for some reason..anyway, when I first power up the pre, this tube glows brightly for a second or two, then settles down and puts off the same light as the other 4 tubes. Is this normal, or am I asking for trouble? I've used it for about 8 hours now, and there's no noise of any kind. Thanx Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 the tubes on my VRDs "excite to life" going bright then settling in...KT-90s...more will pipe up here to let you know you're ok. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I just bought a used tube..a Mullard 6X4 for my George Wright preamp. I just like Mullards for some reason..anyway, when I first power up the pre, this tube glows brightly for a second or two, then settles down and puts off the same light as the other 4 tubes. Is this normal, or am I asking for trouble? I've used it for about 8 hours now, and there's no noise of any kind. Thanx Steve I thought the George Wright used 6X5? Which one do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Sorry didn't check your profile. It is a 6X4 tube. Wow the AG 1000 I have been drooling over that preamp. How do you like it? Does it sound different with that tube? If it sounds fine don't worry. If you still have questions email George he is really nice and helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Seti I absolutely LOVE this preamp. It had some problems when I first got it, turned out the selector switch was bad. I sent it to George, and he fixed it for me. Very nice guy to deal with. I replaced the Sovtek 6BM8 with a Mullard, and as noted, the GE 6X4 with the Mullard. I think it made a slight difference, smoother sound, but I could be imagining it. At any rate, after I got this preamp, I was able to take down the wall hanging behind my listening couch, because there was no harsh sound anymore. I had it up for the "glare" of the SS pre I was using. IMHO, this is a great preamp! Regards, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Seti..here's a shot of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Very nice. I had the WLA12A for many years and was perfect with SET amps. I would like to try the AG1000 some day. The price is very good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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