Finally dug up an old set of Sovtek tubes, probably from many years ago, that were in a box in the basement. Put them in and took out the new ones ARC had sent me ...and no more noise, microphones, whatsoever!
To say I'm disappointed that they would sell crap like this is an understatement. These tubes are marked by them for the specific spot on the circuit board, but I guess no one actually tests them for micro phonics. Do they need to actually be installed in a preamp for thai to show up?? I figured one of the reasons that I should buy from the source, so to speak, was that they would send me something that wasn't a crap shoot.
Makes me wonder if I should look at this brand when I upgrade.
Anyway, problem solved. Now to get a replacement set that only make music when the signal says to!!..))
To say I'm disappointed that they would sell crap like this is an understatement. These tubes are marked by them for the specific spot on the circuit board, but I guess no one actually tests them for micro phonics. Do they need to actually be installed in a preamp for thai to show up?? I figured one of the reasons that I should buy from the source, so to speak, was that they would send me something that wasn't a crap shoot.
Makes me wonder if I should look at this brand when I upgrade.
Anyway, problem solved. Now to get a replacement set that only make music when the signal says to!!..))