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We know how to make amplifiers operate power tubes gently. I saw someone purchase $610.00 of 6L6G's on Ebay recently. That's clearly a collector's premium price! Those tubes mean ALLOT to the purchaser. There are literally hundreds of other examples like this.

I can design tube amplifiers to run these tubes gently enough to be 'daily drivers'. You will still receive the beautiful tonality vintage tubes have to offer.

Don't be afraid to run your favorite tubes more often! Get an amplifier designed to run them perfectly and increase their lifespan by at least 4x's.

Please call or write for more details. Visit my web site too!

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An interesting fact to this design modification is that it prolongs the life of ANY power tube. 

If you want to keep a good sounding set of tubes longer, we have the answers.

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Wow- It doesn't look like that many people are interested in making their tubes last longer.  Why is that?

If you have some good sets of tubes- wouldn't it be better to enjoy them for longer period of time? Make it so they can be used every day?

Music without the heat dissipation via tube technology is wonderful. Why worry bout your tubes when it is completely unnecessary?

As NOS tube inventories decline and prices skyrocket,  (like they already have.....) amps that can quadruple the mileage on your tubes will be a blessing.

Don't forget that new tube life is quadrupled as well.  Keep that beautiful new matched quad sounding like new for years!

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I hate to harp on something (not really...) but I'd like to know how often you do not play your favorite set of tubes because of wear worry. 

Audio sounds better when worry is subtracted from the listening equation.

Sit back, relax, think about the music. It's that easy!

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It is believed you can just plunk something like a 6L6G down in place of a 6L6GC or vintage EL34 in place of a new EL34 and so on.

In the case of the EL34, yes you can. Not so for the 6L6G substituting for the 6L6GC!

Actually- really not so for the EL34-El34 substitute (they will burn out too quickly).

6L6G's operate with less B+ than GC's. Put them in a GC circuit and they will produce much more heat then you'd like them to. If they're producing more heat, life expectancy is significantly reduced.

The EL34-El34 sub is not as bad- but the thought of replacing a $20 tube with a $50+ tube and not doing anything about it gives me a very uneasy feeling.  What is the sense in driving the more expensive one so hard?  If it's producing the equivalent wattage and heat of the cheaper tube- that's too much!

Take note: If your amp DOES treat tubes gently and tube replacements come every decade or so- you don't need to read this.

Introduction: NS-30C (C for Classic):

A NS-30C can be made specifically to gently operate multiple tube types. This amplifier is derived from technology based in the 1930's & 40's for a truly unique system capable of extracting all the positive attributes of a tube while not sacrificing too much power. All of my amplifiers share something from this time period- but this one is much,much more involved. There are several changes and all of them are at the circuit level and not used in any of my other amps. Tube life is expected to run at least 4x's longer than with a standard tube amplifier.  The "C" shares about 10% of the circuitry of a standard NS-30. Several changes were made- several upgrades and mods to be precise.

More information will be coming along soon.

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Tube types that can be used with the NS-30C:
 
All new 6L6, EL34, KT88, 6550, WE350B's, KT66's, Kt77's as well as ALL vintage varieties of these tubes.

This amplifier will be automatically biased, no matter what tube is plugged in. In fact, there will be a bias switch for the larger tubes.

A special edition can be built specifically for 807's.

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I think it's about time you quit flaming those vintage tubes. 

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What's for supper tonight, hun?

Dear, the stove is out. I just placed some hotdogs around those tubes on your amp! Works great!

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The 30C is about going back to tube amplifications' roots as well as treating tubes with kid gloves. This is a serious 1940's makeover, meaning the amp's entire design has evolved into something that improves the amp's lifespan as well as the tubes. More iron and a different capacitor makeup proves to be a winning combination. I always liked 1930's-50's commercial tube gear.

This is not about older being always better. It's about not forgetting what past engineers have accomplished and integrating their best approaches with modern circuit improvements.  Being eccentric never produced good designs. Being flexible and willing to try new techniques is of paramount importance to develop new and better products.

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Why make the NS-30C?

I wanted an amplifier that utilized an older topology- something based on 1930's and 40's circuits instead of the 50's. Circuits change based on the parts that are available to make them. Evolution dictates that certain things are left behind in favor of the 'new and improved'.  A problem arises: The good is left behind with the bad. Well, the good left behind happned to be too good to ignore. Oftentimes engineers become lax due to components that pick up the pieces of neglect for them.  With computer coding, we now have compilers that can write War & Peace from a simple program that took 95% less memory 25 years ago! 

It is important to me to retain the skills of early engineering masters. It is also important to figure out ways to improve upon what they did using current technology. Think of what Tesla could have accomplished with our modern hardware!

Tube technology is remarkable and deserves way more accolades than it presently receives. No other audio based technology retains its worth better than tube gear. No other technology is as upgradeable over time, as easy to modify or repair.  I am making it my job to insure a bright future for tubes.

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Do you believe that expensive tubes or a exceptionally good set of tubes should be treated better than your average grade of tubes?

I would hope the answer would be yes.

The 30C is a special order amp. I would be happy to discuss this special amplifier with you via email or phone.

A NS-30C is a vintage tube roller's delight!