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Old big · « **on:** 11 May 2018, 02:06 pm »

I enjoy reading in Audio Circle. I have started learning about tube gear in my older age.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #1 on:** 11 May 2018, 10:10 pm »

Welcome aboard Old big

What tubes do you prefer?

Phil A · « **Reply #2 on:** 11 May 2018, 10:47 pm »

Welcome!

JLM · « **Reply #3 on:** 11 May 2018, 11:11 pm »

Welcome!

There's much to learn about tubes. I dipped my toes into the tube world a few times but didn't have good experiences (flabby/exagerated bass a couple of times, blown tubes a couple of times, no difference with/without on a preamp/then a DAC that had that option, no difference with some tubes on a really nice tube amp compared to early class D amp). Friends with tubes typical make their systems sound warm/thick/syrupy. In the right system I'm sure tubes can sound good, but several of the experts claim that the very best tubes sound like the very best solid state, so what's the point?

Thinking of tubes, vintage can be cool, in fact I'm more drawn to old big speakers than many new ones.

Wind Chaser · « **Reply #4 on:** 11 May 2018, 11:25 pm »

Welcome OB. As Jeff says, tubes can be nice, but they most certainly are not the end all be all.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #5 on:** 12 May 2018, 08:51 am »

several of the experts claim that the very best tubes sound like the very best solid state, so what's the point?
Unfortunately the point is the price(hi), a hi quality(expensive) SS amp also sound good. I heard some very good Jeff Rowland, not cheap.

Old big · « **Reply #6 on:** 12 May 2018, 10:33 pm »

Hello all! Thanks for welcoming me.
I am currently listening to a quad of JJ 2a3-40 in a pair of monobloks I built!
I understand a little bit more about tube amps because I used to work in a Magnesium and Cl2 plant which had Rectifiers, regulating transformer, anodes, cathodes and such! SS makes my head spin.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #7 on:** 12 May 2018, 10:45 pm »

Oh nice, we love photos

ArthurDent · « **Reply #8 on:** 12 May 2018, 11:03 pm »

Greetings & Welcome to AC Old big

Old big · « **Reply #9 on:** 13 May 2018, 01:58 am »

Ok Im new to this so ill see if i can post pictures

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #10 on:** 13 May 2018, 02:02 am »

Nice, much appreciated.

Old big · « **Reply #11 on:** 13 May 2018, 02:07 am »

I had some rough cut Black Walnut planned down yesterday for the bases but haven't got around to finish!

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #12 on:** 13 May 2018, 02:21 am »

Dont mind this is a nice amp.
The OPT is Hammond?

Old big · « **Reply #13 on:** 13 May 2018, 02:23 am »

UTC LS-55

Old big · « **Reply #14 on:** 13 May 2018, 02:31 am »

This is the first one i built, a little different but i built matching chassic's for both when i decide which on to go with.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #15 on:** 13 May 2018, 02:31 am »

How is the sound from this OPT main the mid / treble?

Old big · « **Reply #16 on:** 13 May 2018, 03:01 am »

To me its sounds good in all areas but i aint no audiophile. I built it off Pete Milletts design. My first scratch build!

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #17 on:** 13 May 2018, 03:05 am »

Do you have listen the current SEA Hammond OPTs?

Old big · « **Reply #18 on:** 13 May 2018, 03:13 am »

Ive never heard a hammonds opt.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #19 on:** 13 May 2018, 03:17 am »

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