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18th Dec 2017, 10:37 pm | #21 |
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Re: NuTube miniature double triode
I would love to exploit this sort of stuff but frankly I can't be bothered clearly that's why I am still poor
Maybe once I am retired I can exploit the hard of thinking deep of pocket Everyone has to have a hobby and try to find an angle Sorry really using a VFD, are useable proper valves in such short supply? No they are not. Maybe I should repaint the thousands of EF50's available for pennys with special audio paint, no longer RED. Flame Scarlet with special Audio incantations, PX4, ECC83, EF86, 6SN7 and other magic Cheers Mike T
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19th Dec 2017, 7:35 am | #22 |
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Re: NuTube miniature double triode
You will need a range of paints of different colour temperatures so they can be used for different types of music and to complement the aural signatures of different cartridges and speakers.
But the problem with EF50s is that they look like capacitor cans, not valves. Maybe de-canned, 'naked EF50's would do better? Supply each one with a sheet telling the story of how Philips saved the EF50 from being got by the nazis. Um, that's given me an idea.... bring out a range of amps where the capacitors are all mounted in sockets, so that true audiophiles can while away their lives listening to collections of different capacitors... and can recap them weekly. The VFD triode is an attempt to save jobs at a VFD plant, and to allow the 'Does it have a valve in it?' box to be ticked more easily by an equipment maker. If put in full view they will tell the punter what sort of sound they are supposed to hear.... um, hey, are they available in different colours? "Go to Red Alert, Kryten" "Are you really sure, sir? That does mean changing the light bulb." David
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19th Dec 2017, 11:50 am | #23 |
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Re: NuTube miniature double triode
The loctal/loctal-9 valves do have an appealing "tech" look without the tonic-tin cladding, the likes of EF50, W81, X81 hide their sophistication in practical clothing. Similarly another of my favourite series, metal IO, are worthy but dull-looking. The trouble with VFDs is that, like miniature battery valves, you have to peer quite closely in low light to see that the filament's alight- perhaps that explains some of the rationale behind the phosphored anode! Otherwise, it's a bit too unassuming for the money....
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19th Dec 2017, 7:42 pm | #24 |
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19th Dec 2017, 9:13 pm | #25 |
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Re: NuTube miniature double triode
I had a fair collection of wire ended hearing aid valves when I were a lad. They'd go down well with the Golden Ear Brigade. Probably give a wider sound-stage and a more 'authoritative bass extension'.
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19th Dec 2017, 9:50 pm | #26 |
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Re: NuTube miniature double triode
If you wanted cool running valves, you could use the Russian rod valves, available cheaply in good quantities. I have several, and many projects for them just awaiting some circular tuits. Not yet worked out how to mount then in an "impressive" manner.
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