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    Little Dot MKIII Tube Rolling

    I haven't posted here in a decade+ Still find the Sylvania range rules, including their 5687WA power tube. Rock'in the L'il dot to it's finest, as always.
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    Review of the Little-Dot MKII Tube Headphone Amp/Pre-Amp

    Not in the US, no customs fees from China. You might consider hard about saving up an extra $45 for the MK III though
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    Little Dot MKIII Tube Rolling

    Jeez P, the guy bought a very fine amp. No need to treat him like a jilted lover.
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    Little Dot MKIII Tube Rolling

    If you want to explore different highly regarded power tubes, the electrical equivalent’s are the E182CC, 5687, 7119, 7044, 6900 tube varieties. They are plentiful. See : http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/rev...ifiers-301219/
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    I Just Bought a 23 Year Old CD Player - WOW!

    Akai CD-A7 - Ha! I owned one back in the mid-80’s, it was my first CD player. I can’t really comment so much on its sound quality, it’s been too long ago now… but the program logic was way cool. BTW, you can skip songs by clicking the >> button, or hold it down to FF Here’s what was so...
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    Little Dot MKIII Tube Rolling

    Matched vs. not matched… I’ve bought or traded for more than my fair share of tubes, mostly out of curiosity. What do they sound like? Are these the hidden gem I’ve been seeking?… So I’ve collected about 12 or so varieties of driver tubes. As Penchum says, it all depends on the price and...
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    Little Dot MKIII Tube Rolling

    Quote: Originally Posted by Pricklely Peete Gimme Gimme Nice score Oatmeal........ Peete. You'll have some soon enough.
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    Little Dot MKIII Tube Rolling

    Hey - RogerB started this thread, as well as the “joining the Little Dot Family” thread. Thanks RogerB!!! We all owe’ ya
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    ABSOLUTELY CANNOT MISS ALBUMS (of all time?)

    Elvis Presley - All the Sun Records years stuff Muddy Waters - “Folk Singer” Beatles - “Revolver”, “Rubber Soul” & “The White Album” Jimi Hendrix - “Are You Experienced” & “Electric Ladyland” Rolling Stones - “Sticky Fingers” & “Exile on Main Street” The Who - “Who’s Next” Velvet...
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    Little Dot MKIII Tube Rolling

    Quote: Originally Posted by Pricklely Peete Bah.....I just jumped on those 6AK5 Telefunkens Hope they are worth it ! $87/4 jobbies out of Taiwan? Hope they are all they should be, but I'd be more comfortable getting them from a German seller meself. Not familiar with...
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    Little Dot MKIII Tube Rolling

    Quote: Originally Posted by Mike_TNT Thanks for the tip E. This tube hunting, it's better than Pokemons. If you buy the Amperex Bugle Boy ECC82's and send'em to me, I'll send you a pair of Sylvania 6AK5WB's. $ wise, a better deal for me though
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    Little Dot MKIII Tube Rolling

    Quote: Originally Posted by Mike_TNT Hey guys, I know a local seller who has some Amperex Bugle Boy ECC82 and Amperex Bugle Boy 6DJ8 tubes. Are these compatible with the LD? Here's a simple tube compatibility checker I use. Go to Vacuum tubes @ thetubestore. New and NOS...
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    Little Dot MKIII Tube Rolling

    Quote: Originally Posted by Pricklely Peete E what can you tell about 5U4G rectifiers ? Can you help me out E ? I'm thinking RCA blk plate....but....well you know. The same brands are the players in the 6SN7 arena, but I've never owned gear that uses 5U4G's. I never got deep...
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    Little Dot MKIII Tube Rolling

    It's a shame, I probably would have gotten along swimingly with the cookie boy. After a fifth and a few burritos.
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    Little Dot MKIII Tube Rolling

    I tried to hire the Keebler guy but couldn’t afford him, and Santa’s boys are too frickin’ loyal
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