Posts by WDC

Has anyone been able to find an overseas supplier of highly end RCA plugs similar to those manufactured by WBT etc.? I am interested in buying quantity directly from the manufacture or wholesaler in order to get my cost down on large...

Quote: Originally Posted by Len A pentode can be wired for triode or tetrode operation (by "defeating" some of the grids), so sometimes you find amps that allow you to switch between "ultralinear"...

[QUOTE=Len]In short: The differences between a diode, triode, tetrodes, pentode, etc. is the number of elements QUOTE] Len Thanks for taking the time, that is an excellent clarification and solidifies what I understood about push...

Quote: Originally Posted by antonik You always can do a search before asking very basic questions on the forum . Alex, I appreciate your response and clarification it is helpful. Regarding your search...

Can anyone explain what the term “triode” means?

40W Parallel-Single-Ended, Triode, Pure class"A" Amplifier Would someone please help clarify some of the terminology in this description? I am trying to sort out for myself the meaning of various terminologies to best help...

When building and mono block tube amplifier is there an advantage in using the point-to-point Teflon coated wire circuitry over a printed circuit boards. Do you lose quality of sound when using a printed circuit board over point-to-point...

Quote: Originally Posted by jamato8 Woo3: The supply for the 6080/6AS7 and the drive tubes the 6922, At the risk of exposing my ignorance regarding the subject matter I have to ask for some clarification. I...

Quote: Originally Posted by archosman Would there be any way my hum could be related to my headphones? Even I wouldn't believe that one but I'm curious. I never noticed a problem with my MG OTL and the Senn600/Cardas...

Does anyone have experience with the LynxOne PCI (digital/analog) Sound Card and how it may compare with the EMU 0404. My intentions are to use it in my PC as a source for my tube amplifier.