robxmccarthy

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Jolida 202a Tube Rolling Question 12ax7 12at7
I'll try out some mullards and see what the result is.The Teles are very intriguing, but the price range is far from attractive. 
Jolida 202a Tube Rolling Question 12ax7 12at7
After letting the tung-sol 12ax7's burn in for a bit I'm willing to make some observations in the difference between these tubes and the EH's.Unlike the E-H tubes the Tung-Sol's aren't dry sounding. There isn't that 600+ hz air, and low volume lev... 
Jolida 202a Tube Rolling Question 12ax7 12at7
Hmm the Tung-Sol that I ordered was a standard new 12ax7. Is there really a big difference between that and the gold pin version? I just sort of assumed it would have better contacts. Hope I won't be disappointed. 
Jolida 202a Tube Rolling Question 12ax7 12at7
How do you guys feel about the Ei 12AX7's? It's supposedly based on the tele long plate design. 
Jolida 202a Tube Rolling Question 12ax7 12at7
Thank you very much for the prompt, informative responses.I ordered a pair of Tung Sol 12ax7's and a pair of the GE 12at7s. I'm trying to figure out what specific mullard is being refered to. Will any of the blackburn series 12ax7's do, or is ther... 
Jolida 202a Tube Rolling Question 12ax7 12at7
Forgot one detailWhat I want:A warmer fuller sound (less dry and sterile)More in the upper bass (for rock)Thanks for any suggestions 
Any way to mod the TAD-803's ?
After putty-ing the inside with special attention to the corners, weather stripping the basket ring, and filling each with 10 lbs of gravel... I can say that there's a decent difference in sound.First off, contrary to what I thought would happen t... 
Any way to mod the TAD-803's ?
I purchased some putty, a little weather stripping and 50 lbs of gravel for $10 total at home depot. Let's see what happens. 
Any way to mod the TAD-803's ?
Well, I took out the drivers and found that this is actually the crossover version. However, as they don't seem overly bright to me (with a tube amp), this is probably the better situation.Do the SD units (the ones without crossovers) have better ... 
Any way to mod the TAD-803's ?
First, thanks for the responses.Cabinets- I agree, the cabinets seem overly light. I mean extremely so. I haven't taken out the drivers yet, so I honestly can't be 100% on whether there's no crossover. I'll try some of those mods.to Reg- Unfortuna...