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    [FS] Virgin NOS Tubes - Various, Tested

    I have the following NOS tubes for sale. Most are virgin NOS. All test exceptionally well. They were all bought from a reputable source and have not been used. I verified the sellers test results using my own Amplitrex AT1000 and Maximatcher II tube testers. I used to own a lot of high-end...
  2. G

    [FS] Gold Lion KT88 matched pair (unused)

    Ordered for a tube amp that never got used, these are a brand new pair of Gold Lion KT88 tubes / valves. Price = £160 (incl. postage) or collection from Warwickshire
  3. M

    Valve preamps … where to start

    Hi all, I have been curious about trying a valve preamp in my system and have no idea where to start. I don’t want to spend too much (sub £300) so looking second hand in case it’s not for me and I can sell on. Currently I use a passive tisbury preamp and have no problems or complaints just...
  4. G

    Tube recommendations for an EAR 834p

    Hye guys, just picked up an 834p and wondered what tubes people have had good success with?
  5. M

    Best sounding 5670 tubes ?

    Hello all. I’m new to tubes in hifi, although it’s my appreciation of them in guitar amps over the years that’s brought me to getting a tube preamp. I have some GE jan 5670 tubes in there but I’d hope for a wee bit more treble and air etc. the amp is just a cheap Chinese little bear p8...
  6. _webwasher

    Quad ii tube sockets

    The tube sockets for ef86 tubes in my quads are faulty. Often one or the other channel is not playing because the contact is bad. Wiggling the four tube helps but ist no solution. Cleaning the contacts was not very successful so my plan is to change the four vintage 9 pin sockets. Any...
  7. naimnut

    Preamp puzzle - power supplies, tubes vs. solid state, volume controls...

    I am looking for the experience and thoughts of others here, who have owned or listened extensively to a wide variety of preamplifiers. I want to learn more and hear different perspectives to help guide me if I choose to replace my venerable Naim 82. I read with great interest the recent thread...
  8. naimnut

    From 82/hicap to Tube Preamp - who has done what?

    I love the sound of my (humble) system: CD3.5, LP12/Ittok/Dynavector 17D3/Linto, 82/hicap, Innersounds Electrostatic amp, Quad ESL 63 However, I have a buddy who has been using a Prima Luna integrated (tube) amp into his 2805s and it sounds superb. And the reviews of the Prima Luna preamps...


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