While working in my office today I suddenly realized that the music had stopped. Looking at the Source Selector Preamp showed that the output levels were not moving. A little investigating revealed the culprit.
[Read More]Some New 6L6s
Yesterday I auditioned some new reissue Tung-Sol 6L6GC STR tubes in the 6L6 “Spalted Alder” amp. I was quite surprised at the results.
[Read More]Here We Go Again
Remember back in the beginning of January when I traced the failure of the Lacewood amplifier to a failed JJ power tube? Well, here we go again.
[Read More]A Cautionary Tale
After a busy Christmas season, including a brief trip out of state between Christmas and new year, I have finally managed to get the Lacewood amplifier back up and running. As part of this effort I also identified the root cause of the initial failure. And frankly I’m a little angry about it.
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