Yesterday I auditioned some new reissue Tung-Sol 6L6GC STR tubes in the 6L6 “Spalted Alder” amp. I was quite surprised at the results.
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Yesterday I auditioned some new reissue Tung-Sol 6L6GC STR tubes in the 6L6 “Spalted Alder” amp. I was quite surprised at the results.
Continue readingRemember 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.
Continue readingAfter 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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