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| First Tube amp suggestions +1 for Cayin I have the CS 55A integrated with triode or ultalinear mode with tube upgrade upgrades to Gold Lion KT88's, PSvane 12AX7's and nos Mullard 12AU7's. I will play with the EL34 as well. It blows away my old Rogue Sphinx V1 hybrid. Most c... | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp @ltmandella My hum is coming from inside the unit | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp @macg19 That's pretty sweet looking, out of my budget though. | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp @auroravengeance I really liked mine too, I sent it back today, I can tolerate a faint hum, but I think mine may have had a malfunction. The performance was not effected through. It still sounded fine. | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp @auroravengeance How long have you owned the Lab12 Integre4 MKII. Im asking because i heard the the hum can develop later or if you have a slight hum it can get worse. | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp @macg19 The seller TMR has been great. They are going to take it back inspect and either repair , replace, or refund my choice. Which amp do you have? If I can ask. | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp @larryi @femoore12 @facten @auroravengeance and everyone that has chimed in Yes, I think replacing it is the best idea. It has a great sound, I would keep it if the hum was minor but I feel like this is beyond that. | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp @larryi I have decided that the sound may be coming from the inside rather that the transformers. The hum is consistent. I have change power chords and used a different socket, though they may be connected. The transformers are slightly warm to... | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp @fractin They will take it back but, I Love the amp. I guess my question should be if I get a replacement with the same amp will I have the same problem. It has been suggested that this a an issue with KT150 amps in general. I think I should po... | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp Yes a different chord and outlet. I have a Furman R8 strip. I haven't had any hum on previous tube amp. | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp Now that I listen to it more, I think the sound is coming from the inside. I'm not very technical and I don't know what the implications of that are. The hum is consistent. It starts within 8 seconds and never wavers. I suppose sending it back is ... | |
| How much hum is normal from a new tube amp @elliottbnewcombjr Yes I meant to say KT150, that's what I have. I have rebiased all the tubes.The hum is present with the preamp off. I used the DB meter from my phone and tracked the loudest reading and it is coming from the back of the amp. I... | |
| The "Very Best Record Cleaning Formulation" WOW | |
| Can’t buy output tubes anywhere except from manufacturers at high prices. Viva Tubes has them. The prices are up but, the price of everything is up now.. | |
| Onkyo has filed for bankruptcy I bought and old Onkyo disc changer at goodwill for $40. No problems at all and have been using it for three years. I don't want to spend a lot of money on a transport because mostly play Vinyl. |