@rodman99999 : The tubes are here and they do look pristine. Testing begins now.
Right now I'm listening to the CD I will use for a reference with the original tubes.
Couple of questions:
Obviously I will unplug the unit before opening it but how long do I need to let it cool down before changing tubes?
The original tubes appear to have some sort of rubber ring around the outside of them. Does this stay with them or do they get removed and put on the new tubes?
Will let you know what I think once I've had a few listens. Will also get my wife to listen as well and see what she thinks. She is not an audiophile but she is a musician.....and sometimes 'naive'' ears will be more sensitive since they have no expectations.
Right now I'm listening to the CD I will use for a reference with the original tubes.
Couple of questions:
Obviously I will unplug the unit before opening it but how long do I need to let it cool down before changing tubes?
The original tubes appear to have some sort of rubber ring around the outside of them. Does this stay with them or do they get removed and put on the new tubes?
Will let you know what I think once I've had a few listens. Will also get my wife to listen as well and see what she thinks. She is not an audiophile but she is a musician.....and sometimes 'naive'' ears will be more sensitive since they have no expectations.