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That's a current production Chinese made tube right? Myself, I haven't heard much about the breakup characteristics, but I'm always interested if anyone is getting good sounds from something other than the same tubes everyone is lookin' for. ie. Mullards/ Tele's/RCA Blackplates I would expect...

I recognize that for Tool and that end of the spectrum the LSS isn't choice one, but I find it quite versatile and the 5-15-30 watt choice works well for me, though I do live in a house. To reach more crunch or drive I think a Tube screamer would probably help push channel two as far as you...

Are you serious? What do I do then about the red plating Tungsram's that I bought????

Curious if in my LSS I can use two EL-84's that I managed to pick up for a decent price without filling all four slots. The idea would be to check them out on the 5 watt setting. I'm not sure if they go inside together or outside on the ends? I believe that is how they are grouped? If they...

Can you tell me if, as I suspect, due to the 400 max plate volts of the 7189 compared to 300v with the el-84 that the relationship is such that the tube "should" be less likely to overheat? Jeff

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I bought a quad of Tungsram EL84's that when I tried them in my LSS the outside two looked like they were "neon", so I shut down and pulled them. Seems I'm in for a rebiasing, either cap replaced or pot. ANYWAY...... I was looking online and found a quad of 7189 a's. The specs have 13.2 wt...

Thanks for the reply. Guess I should have realized it is a lot like deciding on who to work on your car. Only difference here is that I'm willing to kill the remainder of the warranty as I see this a required move, whether it be the cap alone or the pot. I just hope the tubes weren't "hot"...

Sweet lookin'. I'm just guessing that the front view is even better! :P

It appears that the seller in my transaction was a noble and upright person. My paypal was refunded the total amount, including shipping. I'll be sending the tubes back. I'll be out of pocket a few dollars, but my feeling as to the transaction is much better. For whatever it is worth, Thanks...

Thanks for the info, though I might have respectfully disagree with the Maverick being the LSS's daddy. Admittedly, I haven't compared the two, but it is a matter of pride in ownership! I don't have any issue with having knobs on the back, if there is a location to place the potentiometer...

Thanks, got them pulled. I did like the sound, though I only played for about 10 minutes. That shouldn't have been long enough to do any damage, I hope??? Seemed as if the amp was WAY louder than it was before, is that a product of the tubes being run so hot? Any idea what the rebiasing...

To my surprise, I mailed him a note and no response at all. I'm not terrible dissatisfied with the three tubes, though they aren't special in any way. I suppose I quickly became a tube snob? I'm inclined to contact paypal and see what they can do on a percentage refund? If I can't get...

Hey all, I just installed four new Tungsram el84's in my LSS and I remembered Thom telling me I should check the tubes, but I don't remember exactly what would mean a problem. The outside two tubes were almost completly red from top to bottom, plates glowing. I'm thinking thats not good as the...

Good advice is why I posted here. I'll admit I'm quick to loose my temper. To my credit, I've learned not to respond with my first instinct, which is typically one of flames on full blast. Perhaps it is my insecurity in this area that makes me feel as if I am being taken advantage of. I see...

Thanks for the reply. I'm leaning towards refund myself. I hate leaving someone with a 100% feedback after the feeling this gives. Seems it is a planned "mistake". Jeff

Looking for advice. I bought what was to have been 4 60's vintage Raytheon 12ax7's, black plate which were listed as testing 58-50-40-58 w/ 32 being Good. The Mfg./Date code was listed as 280-60, though Balwin was printed on the tube itself. I checked and 280 was Raytheon's mfg code. I...

I have deceided to use my LSS on stage to monitor myself. Doesn't solve the problem of hearing vocals very well, but I'm tired of not knowing my sound at all. As for getting my output to the house PA: Is it best to plug into the effects out before full amplification and go straight to the...

Thanks for reply. I was getting the feeling that the Sennheiser EW300 is about preferred entry level based upon various posts in a variety of forums. Given what has been spent so far, it seems crazy to cheap out now. Weve got so much crap we will probably never use, like...

After months of not being able to use the Aviom personal monitor system installed at my church (with Shure wired buds), it appears they may spring for the needed wireless transmitter/hip packs to make the system actually usable. I can't seem to get a good search so I'm posting this question...