Author Topic: Newbie and Not-so Noob Thread: Questions (FAQ) on anything Tubes (Read 97940 times)

tedgat · « **Reply #510 on:** Sep 02, 2007 at 08:02 PM »

Please help ,what could be the problem of my amx amp ?it has a humming sound on the left channel?
Anything that i should check first before send it for servicing?

iceman90a · « **Reply #511 on:** Sep 03, 2007 at 02:50 PM »

switch power tubes on the left side with those on the right, if hum is still there - try switching driver tubes, just to rule out if the tubes are source of hum

ATJr. · « **Reply #512 on:** Sep 03, 2007 at 03:45 PM »

Quote from: tedgat on Sep 02, 2007 at 08:02 PM

Please help ,what could be the problem of my amx amp ?it has a humming sound on the left channel?
Anything that i should check first before send it for servicing?

depending on how loud the humming is, you can try wriggling you iinterconnects, could be loose contact somewhere...

tedgat · « **Reply #513 on:** Sep 03, 2007 at 08:06 PM »

ok will try ,medyo malaskas kasi.any other ?

JojoD818 · « **Reply #514 on:** Sep 03, 2007 at 11:20 PM »

try mo muna yun advice ni Tony while the power is off. then patunugin mo pag meron pa hum left channel off ulit then try naman yun advice ni iceman na swap power tubes, pag lumipat sa right palit ka power tubes. pag hindi lumipat sa right yun hum, yun naman driver tubes ang swap mo. pag lumipat sa right yun hum palitan mo na yun driver tubes.

if any of those advised to you doesn't work to remove the hum, better bring it to amx or to a qualified technician.

tedgat · « **Reply #515 on:** Sep 05, 2007 at 04:09 PM »

thanks sa advise i'll bring it to phasetron nalang ,nothing happens

RU9 · « **Reply #516 on:** Sep 06, 2007 at 10:46 AM »

Quote from: tedgat on Sep 05, 2007 at 04:09 PM

thanks sa advise i'll bring it to phasetron nalang ,nothing happens

Wala na yata ang Phasetron sa Makati.

You can go direct to their factory outlet, Kinetic Audio Technologies, 123 Mangosteen Road FTI Complex Taguig City, MM Tels 8380590, 8384301 local 3552 nad 3554

JojoD818 · « **Reply #517 on:** Sep 06, 2007 at 10:55 AM »

Quote from: tedgat on Sep 05, 2007 at 04:09 PM

thanks sa advise i'll bring it to phasetron nalang ,nothing happens

sad to hear that, better to bring it in for checkup.

simonzaide · « **Reply #518 on:** Sep 03, 2008 at 09:30 PM »

hi i saw several amx pre amp devices for sale. i was hoping to get one kaso here is my question

can i connect this tube pre amp to my regular home theater amp or do i need to get a seperate amp for this ?

cd player/ipod - amx pre amp - yamaha ax620 ?

would this enhance my music listening experience ?

karce · « **Reply #519 on:** Sep 03, 2008 at 11:14 PM »

pwede yata pag may pre-in yung receiver mo. a friend ko yun ginawa nya sa set-up sa bahay

John E. · « **Reply #520 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 02:54 AM »

just get an integrated tube amp. amx also has these types of amp and sells at a reasonable price. di mo na kakailanganin gamitin yung receiver mo unlike a pre-amp, para separate ang audio and HT amp mo.

blued888 · « **Reply #521 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 03:16 AM »

Question, ano advantage ng tubes over normal stereo receivers? Mas lainis ang labas ng sound?

John E. · « **Reply #522 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 04:09 AM »

some say that it sounds warm. i am no expert but for me (on personal experience) id say more detailed, specially on the mids. mas rinig mo ang pluck and strum ng guitars at tining ng piano keys. you will clearly notice the difference, like night and day

it's like opening up the characteristics of your speakers, my bookshelf even became boomy with the 35wpc integrated tube amp. but id also say that it depends on the source you will be using, the type of speakers that you'll be driving and the music that you'll listen to. as everything still has to be appropriate and proportioned for it to have a good and balanced match.

i also think that the tubes power are under rated (or avrs are over rated

)

i also tried using tubes on concert dvds but it did'nt sound good but the best sa cd/dvd audio or mp3 and vinyls.

once you go tube, you'll never go back.

simonzaide · « **Reply #523 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 08:29 AM »

would you know magkano selling ng tube amp ngyn na standalone ? also if pwede ko sya dikit sa current amp ko since may in naman sya would you recomment this ?

John E. · « **Reply #524 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 08:44 AM »

Quote from: AMXTube on Aug 18, 2008 at 08:53 PM

1 unit : Sonatina EL84 15 watts per ch. with JJ tube
1 unit; Forte 6550 integrated amp 70 watts/ch
1 unit; KT90 SE Integrated 20 watts/ch
1 unit: Integra 6L6GC/EL34 with phono mag/tone controls
1 unit: 6L6GC Minima Integrated
1 pair: KT77 Monoblock !20 watts
1 unit: Pre-amp 12AU7 line stage only, tube rectified
1 unit: Pre-amp Vintage 6L5 Triode line stage
2 units: Ipod Dock with JJ ECC88, remote Volume Control and track selector

Sold last week 1- Sonatina EL84 , 1 - AMX forte KT88 with remote

Meron pang iba hindi ko kasi memorized, sorry. For price pls call 7103432 or 6874805, thanks

call AMX for price list...i think the 20% off on all on-stock are still on going. they have good price range less 20% off

John E. · « **Reply #525 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 08:48 AM »

Quote from: simonzaide on Sep 04, 2008 at 08:29 AM

would you know magkano selling ng tube amp ngyn na standalone ? also if pwede ko sya dikit sa current amp ko since may in naman sya would you recomment this ?

if i understand, stand alone meaning (tube amp) this will be your power amp and your avr will be your pre-amp.

i think you need a tube pre-amp for a tube amp but a integrated tube amp can use a non-tube power amp.

better ask master jojod. to confirm

simonzaide · « **Reply #526 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 09:38 AM »

thank you all for your help

AudioAmplified · « **Reply #527 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 12:09 PM »

sir...

in general tubes will give a warmer and more 3 dimensional holographic sound. Its airy characteristic will replicate the human voice as well as string instruments better.

of course there are ss that do sound like tubes but they are generally on the expensive side. There are also tubes that sound harsh and bright. Best way to know is to audition and compare them side by side as there is really no best system... but only systems that best suit your taste

happy gear hunting.

www.audioamplified.com

BigBert-2 · « **Reply #528 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 02:01 PM »

Quote from: simonzaide on Sep 03, 2008 at 09:30 PM

hi i saw several amx pre amp devices for sale. i was hoping to get one kaso here is my question

can i connect this tube pre amp to my regular home theater amp or do i need to get a seperate amp for this ?

cd player/ipod - amx pre amp - yamaha ax620 ?

would this enhance my music listening experience ?

Better visit or call Kinetic aka "Phasetron". They are now on sale as mentioned above. Tel. no. is 710-4342.

simonzaide · « **Reply #529 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 03:16 PM »

would you have an idea how much an entry level integrated tube amp cost ? AMX brand ?

John E. · « **Reply #530 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 03:26 PM »

guess is less than 20k...meron pa mas lower depende sa wattage...kasi they also quote per watt

also check out dared tube amps i think the vp-16 is less than 15k at 18wpc.

John E. · « **Reply #531 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 03:29 PM »

if member ka din sa wired state check this out

http://wiredstate.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17752&highlight=

cheapest pala is the dared mp-5 cute amp

simonzaide · « **Reply #532 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 03:30 PM »

thanks sir would u know where i can check out the dared tube amp ?

John E. · « **Reply #533 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 03:39 PM »

sights and sounds shangri-la

PM mo e-reply/vic

simonzaide · « **Reply #534 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 03:50 PM »

thanks for the help.... tried calling the kinetic number kaso not in use

John E. · « **Reply #535 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 03:58 PM »

try this other number 6874805

saw this at amx thread.

reynold · « **Reply #536 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 04:19 PM »

Quote from: blued888 on Sep 04, 2008 at 03:16 AM

Question, ano advantage ng tubes over normal stereo receivers? Mas lainis ang labas ng sound?

Depends on the type of music that you are into... if you like vocals, then tube amp is the best equipment to use, warm, sweet, airy, detailed, etc... but if you prefer rock/alternative music... SS amps is still better than tube for these kind of music, imo

BigBert-2 · « **Reply #537 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 05:35 PM »

Quote from: simonzaide on Sep 04, 2008 at 03:50 PM

thanks for the help.... tried calling the kinetic number kaso not in use

Bro, try mo pala 710-3432.

AudioAmplified · « **Reply #538 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 10:40 PM »

sir you can try Cayin too

www.audioamplified.com

simonzaide · « **Reply #539 on:** Sep 04, 2008 at 10:45 PM »

medyo mahal na masyado para sakin cayin