Author Topic: Newbie and Not-so Noob Thread: Questions (FAQ) on anything Tubes  (Read 98164 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline arnoldc

  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • DVD Addict
  • ***
  • Posts: 643
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
yeah, why not..... ;D

Ayan, may project na for next year :D

Offline baboinsky

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Apprentice
  • *
  • Posts: 40
  • I don't want no teenage queen, I just want my M14
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
medyo kakahiya yung tanong ko...

Do you hook your ipod's to your Tube Amp?

Meron kasi ako nakita ng cool product from sonic integrity. Ang mahal lang 

http://www.tube-pod.com/detail/index.cfm?nPID=318
 ;D

Offline iceman90a

  • Trade Count: (+6)
  • DVD Guru
  • ****
  • Posts: 1,941
  • picture this!!
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
yup - i connect it directly and use the volume controller on my ipod, no more preamp :)
money is best spent

Offline JoeyGS

  • Trade Count: (+28)
  • PinoyDVD Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,717
  • Let your ears decide!
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 181
yup - i connect it directly and use the volume controller on my ipod, no more preamp :)

Can you connect it to Aux inputs thru a y-cable?

Thanks

Offline MAtZTER

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • PinoyDVD Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 4,638
  • More POWER to your HT! literally ...
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
How will you know the tubes in your tube pre amp or tube CDp are used up already? TIA  :)

Offline Le_Stat

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Collector
  • **
  • Posts: 234
  • Only Taxpayer's should Vote !
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
How will you know the tubes in your tube pre amp or tube CDp are used up already? TIA  :)

tube tester, or insert new tubes of the same spec/brand  and a/b.
Only tax payer's should vote !

Offline AudioAmplified

  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • DVD Addict
  • ***
  • Posts: 679
  • www.audioamplified.com
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
tube tester, or insert new tubes of the same spec/brand  and a/b.

Umm... i think tube tester would be more accurate :)  We do provide this service for free if you want to test your tubes.

Offline Le_Stat

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Collector
  • **
  • Posts: 234
  • Only Taxpayer's should Vote !
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
Umm... i think tube tester would be more accurate :)  We do provide this service for free if you want to test your tubes.

maglagay kayo ng branch dito sa makati para libre lahat ng tube testing ko.  ;D
Only tax payer's should vote !

Offline AudioAmplified

  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • DVD Addict
  • ***
  • Posts: 679
  • www.audioamplified.com
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
Bigyan mo ako ng tongsol mo at i home service ko pa testing hahaha ;D

Offline ATJr.

  • Trade Count: (+45)
  • PinoyDVD Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 4,328
  • Leach Amp fan!
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
How will you know the tubes in your tube pre amp or tube CDp are used up already? TIA  :)

if you are reffering to miniatures, 9pins, these tubes can last a lifeltime...since they are almost always operated at a fraction of their plate ratings...wag lang mabagsak...
That's OK, you can like or dislike anything you choose. That's the wonderful thing about the freedom

Offline Le_Stat

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Collector
  • **
  • Posts: 234
  • Only Taxpayer's should Vote !
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
Bigyan mo ako ng tongsol mo at i home service ko pa testing hahaha ;D

kapag makahanap pa ako txt kita agad.   ;D
Only tax payer's should vote !

Offline JojoD818

  • Trade Count: (+147)
  • PinoyDVD Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 14,558
  • Bring it on!
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 57
if you are reffering to miniatures, 9pins, these tubes can last a lifeltime...since they are almost always operated at a fraction of their plate ratings...wag lang mabagsak...

Ouch!

 ;D

Offline alexg

  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • DVD Addict
  • ***
  • Posts: 788
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 1
How would you know if a tube is NOS?

Is it possible for a NOS tube to have corroded pins? How about readings that is approaching the minimum?
I went fishing the other day, and I caught a BIG ONE!

Offline ATJr.

  • Trade Count: (+45)
  • PinoyDVD Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 4,328
  • Leach Amp fan!
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
How would you know if a tube is NOS?

Is it possible for a NOS tube to have corroded pins? How about readings that is approaching the minimum?

they should have markings on them that are intact and distinctly readable...they should have strong readings...
as to minimum readings, depende na yan sa credibility ng nagbebenta...pwede mo namang tanggihan...
That's OK, you can like or dislike anything you choose. That's the wonderful thing about the freedom

Offline arnoldc

  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • DVD Addict
  • ***
  • Posts: 643
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
I have NOS tubes with corroded pins, but the markings are clear and tests strong. I used the 3M contact cleaner posted at Wiredstate to clean the pins. The corrosion sometimes are just grime, and depends on how well the tubes were stored.

Offline alexg

  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • DVD Addict
  • ***
  • Posts: 788
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 1
TonyT, ArnoldC, thanks!

So if the seller tells you that it is Amperex NOS gold pin, then the pins should not be corroded (it should be gold plated) and the label should have been visible on the tubes?

Ok, thanks, I will keep this in mind when I buy tubes.

I went fishing the other day, and I caught a BIG ONE!

Offline Le_Stat

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Collector
  • **
  • Posts: 234
  • Only Taxpayer's should Vote !
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
it is always best to buy tubes that were tube tester tested.  The readings are always improtant.  The markings are not always present when you buy tubes since matatanda na ito. 

If the seller would permit you to return the tube when tested to be weak, the better.  If not, buy at your own risk.  However, if the value is too small naman like 250 - 400 and its a rare tube, then its worth the risk.
Only tax payer's should vote !

Offline oweidah

  • Trade Count: (+61)
  • PinoyDVD Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 6,933
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 633
hmmm tubes nga naman, little did those guys know that long after theyre gone, the next generations will be hunting for these glowing glasses. as time goes by, stocks will dwindle and eventually the wells dry up. though demand might not really be that much, the value of nos tubes remains (and increases).

yung ibang diyrs are settling for less commercial, less popular, unnoticed, but available tubes or tube substitute (ex: 5963 for 12au7) to use in their hobby.

the best are tube-tester tested tubes, whether nos or new production.  ;D

as for me, i thank God for spin, mang ben & gerry.  :)
« Last Edit: Mar 02, 2007 at 05:08 PM by oweidah »

Offline ATJr.

  • Trade Count: (+45)
  • PinoyDVD Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 4,328
  • Leach Amp fan!
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
@oweidah,

sinabi mo pa...... ;D   anyway, if you are a DIY'er at heart, Knowing Gerry, our amiable tube magnate is a must!!! ;D
That's OK, you can like or dislike anything you choose. That's the wonderful thing about the freedom

Offline Le_Stat

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Collector
  • **
  • Posts: 234
  • Only Taxpayer's should Vote !
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
para sakin ang NOS eh si pareng Oweihda.  hehehe.  salamat sa mga bp's.  ;D
Only tax payer's should vote !

Offline oweidah

  • Trade Count: (+61)
  • PinoyDVD Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 6,933
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 633
@oweidah,

sinabi mo pa...... ;D   anyway, if you are a DIY'er at heart, Knowing Gerry, our amiable tube magnate is a must!!! ;D

he's THE MAN!  ;D ;D ;D

para sakin ang NOS eh si pareng Oweihda.  hehehe.  salamat sa mga bp's.  ;D

ngek ???

Offline dana

  • Trade Count: (+16)
  • DVD Addict
  • ***
  • Posts: 697
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 66

as for me, i thank God for spin, mang ben & gerry.  :)


agree ako jan...(have yet to meet  'Mr would have been riched' Mang Gerry, and  Master Sir Tony  though ...:-[)   salamat rin kay Annie (spin) ,Mang Rod :)!

hayyyy, cno pa kayang mga Manong ang mameet natin sa hobby na to....im sure nasa sulok sulok lang cla, tahimik at very low profile...
« Last Edit: Mar 03, 2007 at 09:01 AM by dana »

Offline oweidah

  • Trade Count: (+61)
  • PinoyDVD Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 6,933
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 633
agree ako jan...(have yet to meet  'Mr would-have-been-riched' Mang Gerry,[/size] and  Master Sir Tony  though ...:-[)   salamat rin kay Annie (spin) ,Mang Rod :)!

hayyyy, cno pa kayang mga Manong ang mameet natin sa hobby na to....im sure nasa sulok sulok lang cla, tahimik at very low profile...

or resting in peace & (tube) rolling in their graves, kung malaman nila na yung daan pisong tube eh kinakagat ng libo-libo sana limpak-limpak ang salapi nila! meron din uugod-ugod na pero ang matino pa pag-iisip dami tubes & tube info to share w/ the younger generation.

at sana suportahan natin ang tube magnate-mang gerry- he deserves it! :)
« Last Edit: Mar 03, 2007 at 09:08 AM by oweidah »

Offline ATJr.

  • Trade Count: (+45)
  • PinoyDVD Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 4,328
  • Leach Amp fan!
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0
hindi malaking issue sa akin yung corroded pins, pwede namang linisin , kaya di ko nagcomment....halata naman kung gamit na eh... ;D

minus 6* dito paglabas ko na eroplano...ginawww... ::) :o
That's OK, you can like or dislike anything you choose. That's the wonderful thing about the freedom

Offline alexg

  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • DVD Addict
  • ***
  • Posts: 788
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 1
hindi malaking issue sa akin yung corroded pins, pwede namang linisin , kaya di ko nagcomment....halata naman kung gamit na eh... ;D

minus 6* dito paglabas ko na eroplano...ginawww... ::) :o

Actually, I don't mind corroded pins too, and like you said halata naman kung gamit na.  ;D

Anyway, I ask the question because somebody told me that he will be using a NOS gold pin on my project and I was charged for the price of a pair of NOS tubes.

Unfortunately, the person did not install a pair of NOS tubes as far as I can tell.

So, I am paying exorbitant "tuition fee" for my tube education. Some people out there are poised to rip you when they can.
I went fishing the other day, and I caught a BIG ONE!

Offline oweidah

  • Trade Count: (+61)
  • PinoyDVD Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 6,933
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 633
Actually, I don't mind corroded pins too, and like you said halata naman kung gamit na.  ;D

Anyway, I ask the question because somebody told me that he will be using a NOS gold pin on my project and I was charged for the price of a pair of NOS tubes.

Unfortunately, the person did not install a pair of NOS tubes as far as I can tell.

So, I am paying exorbitant "tuition fee" for my tube education. Some people out there are poised to rip you when they can.


hmmm


from experience, wala ako nakitang corrosion sa SPIN sourced amperex 6922 goldpins.

ripoff?! welcome to real pinoy tube world  ;D

Offline ATJr.

  • Trade Count: (+45)
  • PinoyDVD Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 4,328
  • Leach Amp fan!
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0

oweidah,
yan na nga yung nos... ;D ;D

@alexg,

charge na lang to experience... ;)
« Last Edit: Mar 06, 2007 at 11:16 AM by TonyT »
That's OK, you can like or dislike anything you choose. That's the wonderful thing about the freedom

Offline aHobbit

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • DVD Guru
  • ****
  • Posts: 1,256
  • Think HARDER - HOLLOW Heads! No FO0Ls Please!
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 0

ripoff?! welcome to real pinoy tube world  ;D


WELCOME!!!  ;D


...

charge na lang to experience... ;)


Your experience ripping you off? !!!  ;D  ;D  ;D
« Last Edit: Mar 06, 2007 at 01:48 PM by aHobbit »
Anti PDVD Malware (STUP1Ds & F0OLs)

Offline alexg

  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • DVD Addict
  • ***
  • Posts: 788
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 1
oweidah,
yan na nga yung nos... ;D ;D

@alexg,

charge na lang to experience... ;)

yup, somehow i have to pay my tuition, right?

thanks.
I went fishing the other day, and I caught a BIG ONE!

Offline Superman

  • Trade Count: (+138)
  • PinoyDVD Legend
  • *****
  • Posts: 12,157
  • Master Showman Presents...
  • Liked:
  • Likes Given: 366
hmmm


from experience, wala ako nakitang corrosion sa SPIN sourced amperex 6922 goldpins.

ripoff?! welcome to real pinoy tube world  ;D


baka may extra ka pang 1pc, let me know :D :D :D
Fyne|EAR|Hana|Technics|SAEC|Wiim|Western Electric|Audiolab|Acrolink|Oyaide|Oppo|Tellurium