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Post by jcoutu1 on Nov 9, 2014 20:35:24 GMT -6
I think one of mine busted in shipping. It should be hitting the tester tomorrow, but I'm expecting to replace. What are you guys using?
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Post by jcoutu1 on Nov 10, 2014 8:48:41 GMT -6
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Post by littlesicily on Nov 10, 2014 8:58:05 GMT -6
Not sure as I didn't build this DRIP STA. Next time I have to unrack/open it up I'll let u know though.
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Post by Johnkenn on Nov 10, 2014 9:20:07 GMT -6
I'll go look...I know when my Sta was sick, I think the 6v6 was the issue. I think it's Electro Harmonix, though.
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Post by tonycamphd on Nov 10, 2014 9:32:05 GMT -6
I think in the drip sta- build papers on their site, they have tube recommendations for standard/medium/high end builds? I think i remember reading that....?
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Post by jcoutu1 on Nov 10, 2014 13:34:44 GMT -6
I think in the drip sta- build papers on their site, they have tube recommendations for standard/medium/high end builds? I think i remember reading that....? The Drip BOM calls for... 1 pair matched 6v6gt tubes Tung-Sol 6V6GT New Production $35 for matched pair (important) How about heat with the Sta? Does it throw a lot? Do I need to leave open spaces or can it just be racked up? |
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Post by tonycamphd on Nov 10, 2014 15:01:19 GMT -6
I think in the drip sta- build papers on their site, they have tube recommendations for standard/medium/high end builds? I think i remember reading that....? The Drip BOM calls for... 1 pair matched 6v6gt tubes Tung-Sol 6V6GT New Production $35 for matched pair (important) How about heat with the Sta? Does it throw a lot? Do I need to leave open spaces or can it just be racked up?if you have air draw from the bottom of your rack, and release up high, and your sta- enclosure has vents on the sides, you're good to rack it I think. |
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Post by ericn on Nov 10, 2014 15:34:09 GMT -6
Most of the Originals lived in racks packed full with no space, so I wouldn't be to worried, but I do like space with enclosed tubes.
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Post by matt on Nov 10, 2014 15:57:28 GMT -6
The 6V6s in my STA are Egnater-branded Rubys. They are in there by accident, though. When a tube got noisy, I replaced both with the tubes out of an Eggie Tweaker just to test things out. It sounded so good I left them in.
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Post by matt on Nov 10, 2014 16:04:16 GMT -6
How about heat with the Sta? Does it throw a lot? Do I need to leave open spaces or can it just be racked up? It does not throw a lot of heat, IMHO. You should be fine with an open-back rack. |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Nov 10, 2014 16:10:45 GMT -6
So I'm planning on racking it in one of these, but laying on it's back with the controls facing up, mastering desk style. The bottom (or back of Sta) will still be open for airflow though. So it seems like the Tung Sol tubes that Drip recommends will be sufficient. I don't need to get some obscure NOS 6V6's or anything for this bad boy. Thanks guys! |
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Post by wiz on Nov 10, 2014 17:22:14 GMT -6
I just cracked the top of one of my DRIP STA's .. the one NOT Racked.. 8)
Tung Sol's from Tube Depot
cheers
Wiz
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Post by Johnkenn on Nov 16, 2014 20:33:17 GMT -6
Wonder what replacing with NOS Brimar or Marconi would sound like?
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Post by Johnkenn on Nov 16, 2014 20:44:43 GMT -6
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Post by matt on Nov 16, 2014 21:03:04 GMT -6
Are Tele 12ax7's extremely rare or something? Maybe, but $1400 for two tubes seems crazy to me. |
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Post by mulmany on Nov 16, 2014 21:47:47 GMT -6
Those are the holy grail for audiophile use. |
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Post by unit7 on Nov 17, 2014 4:04:52 GMT -6
I believe one of the more rare/expensive 12AX7, but $1400..wow, not that rare. Christian handpicked a low noise Telefunken 12AX7 for my LA2 build. Think it was $110. |
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Post by RicFoxx on Nov 17, 2014 7:45:35 GMT -6
Jesse,
I sold mine...cant help man.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Nov 17, 2014 8:30:29 GMT -6
Jesse, I sold mine...cant help man. Sold it? You animal! |
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Post by unit7 on Nov 17, 2014 9:25:24 GMT -6
Just checked mine. Fenders in one and Electro Harmonix in the other. Came from RI that way.
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