What tubes are compatible with this amp? I would like to try some Russian tubes and want to know which models work.
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I answered you or someone else this same question, please check. Main (driver??) tubes are EL-34's
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Gemini doctor have been VERY helpful to me on this matter. But the main tubes - the EL-34's - are quite common. The other tubes are only slightly esoteric. All info is available from them and should be listed in product info. The other tubes besides main tubes can be sourced by several vendors- I can reccomebd someone to you if you buy an amp. The prices are fine, if not as cheap as an EL-84 amps'.
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I found the information for compatible tubes at tube depot.com. I replaced the Chi-com tubes with Tung Sol. Here are the tubes I used: Power tubes: EL34B - Pre Amp tubes: 6SL7G. I also got a Sovtek 5AR4 for the rectifier. The sound is different with the replaced tubes. Something more spacious and dynamic than the originals. But different tubes give different results. Hope that helps.
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Yes the Tungsol is a good tube that what I am using, I also like like the Svetlana 12AX7 Nice tube or Electro Harmonix tubes not bad either ... Power tubes SED Wing C or Svetlana with the Tungsol or the Svetlana 12AX7.. Mullards are OK
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The tubes can last for many years, well over a decade in most cases. I did replace the tubes. The kind of sound (tone and clarity or distortion) you want the amp to produce on it's own will determine which tubes you could try. I use pedals for overdrive so general higher quality tubes to give more "head room" (clearer tones at higher volumes) are what I used. Just Google 'replacing the tubes in a VHT Special 6' and you'll see a lot of discussions about which tube combos will make the tube either clearer. more distorted, warmer, sharper, louder, quieter or whatever. One great thing is, even if you do NOTHING with the tubes this amp will still sound wonderful. I love mine. The tubes can last for many years, well over a decade in most cases. I did replace the tubes. The kind of sound (tone and clarity or distortion) you want the amp to produce on it's own will determine which tubes you could try. I use pedals for overdrive so general higher quality tubes to give more "head room" (clearer tones at higher volumes) are what I used. Just Google 'replacing the tubes in a VHT Special 6' and you'll see a lot of discussions about which tube combos will make the tube either clearer. more distorted, warmer, sharper, louder, quieter or whatever. One... » Read More The tubes can last for many years, well over a decade in most cases. I did replace the tubes. The kind of sound (tone and clarity or distortion) you want the amp to produce on it's own will determine which tubes you could try. I use pedals for overdrive so general higher quality tubes to give more "head room" (clearer tones at higher volumes) are what I used. Just Google 'replacing the tubes in a VHT Special 6' and you'll see a lot of discussions about which tube combos will make the tube either clearer. more distorted, warmer, sharper, louder, quieter or whatever. One great thing is, even if you do NOTHING with the tubes this amp will still sound wonderful. I love mine. « Show Less
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Amp is self biasing, works great! I've had the same tubes for almost a year now with no problems at all.
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96db, but the factory recommends at least 20 watts to a max of 100. But tube amps generally are converted for every one watt a tube amp puts out is equal to 4 watts in a solid state, thus your amp is about 40 watts, therefore it should work fine. As with any sound system simply be careful that you don't distort the sound, distortion kills more speakers then distortion free high volumes.
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if it doesn't state MK2 it would be the Ak100 is 20ohms.There are places like ebay where you can send the AK100 and have it modified to match the Mk2
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As others have suggested, connect the line-out on the pre-amp to the audio-in of the Little Dot and you are good to go. And for another winning combination, I would recommend the MUSES02 op-amp and a pair of Ei 6HM5 tubes (EF95-compatible).
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I bought the Lyr and Bifrost by SchiitJust sent the Bifrost in for an overhaul - new boards (UBER) and getting new tubes for the LyrFor under $1k I don't think you can do better - Just got the wife a Valhalla for her HD650s - even SHE likes it <g>
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quite an amazing tube amp. i can plug my acoustic to it and play on the clean channel or plug in my les paul through a pedal and go to town. the sound is clear and crisp if you want to sound that way or adjust the knobs to make it sound the way you want it to. i like to play the blues, but if you are into heavy metal, this amp can handle it. you can also switch the tubes for different sound affects. watch a few YouTube videos on it. hope this helped.
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You can buy the tube from most music stores, or online. Just get the tube model
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Power amp tubes: JJ Electronics (matched pair). V1: Something NOS would be best but if you can't afford one of those try the Gold Lion 12AX7. V2: I am using a TungSol Gold Pin 12AX7. V3: Groove Tubes makes a special tube for this position called "12AX7 Phase Inverter". Basically, the output on both sides of the tube are equal. This and the V1 tube seem to be the most important for that "bell-like tone". If you are a tone nut like myself, the search for the ultimate tone never ends. I am constantly buying new tubes to try in my V22. So far, the best I've have found/can afford are the Gold Lion 12AX7 in V1, TungSol Gold Pin 12AX7 in V2, Gold Lion Gold Pin Phase Inverter in V3, and JJ Electronics EL84 for the power amp tubes. Happy hunting!
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It does not matter,a 5 watt tube amp will work just as well as a 50 watt Solid State amp,Its just a effects pedal.
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The answer depends highly on the individual. Just about any standard amplifier will work. The question is... what do you want out of an amp? You can get amps all the way from those that hook on your belt to huge stage amps. But this should work with pretty much any amp on the market. I would recommend an "accoustic combo" such as the Luna AA25.
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No its simple just purchase the correct cables and good ones. I bought the cables from emotiva when I purchased the amp.
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No because it's going to be way, way too much power for the 50ohm HE-300. I'd recommend a Fiio E17 Alpen, it's not a tube amp but sounds great & has a DAC built in. The Valhalla is a fantastic, clear sounding amp that won't really color or warm the sound as you'd expect from a tube amp. I paired them with 300ohm HD 650's (w the upgraded Equinox cable) and I thought it was a near perfect match.
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Dear John,Great integrated amp and bookshelf speakers. I like the way you think! This will be an excellent match. Please let me know if I can be of any additional assistance.Regards,Eric CohenWorld Wide Stereo
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Higher ohms are always compatible. As long as you stay above 2 per channel or 4 bridged you'll be fine with this amp.