I'm using the ALPS RK27112A0A16. ALPS lists it here: RK27 Series｜Products Line Its also listed on ALPS Japanese Web site: RK27シリーズ｜RK27112A0A16｜基本情å*± The OEM coverage for the current volume is -40dB, but the 100 kOhm pot above is -60dB. The difference of -20dB...

Just upgraded my TU-882 last night. One of the upgrades was to replace the ALPS 50 kOhm volume pot with a 100 kOhm pot. Victor recommended this one, after consulting with Elekit: http://www.alps.com/WebObjects/catalog.woa/E/HTML. The guys at Elekit clearly expected users to replace the factory...

As a follow up to my earlier post, I have since upgraded my TU-882R. First, I put in a pair of Western Electric 396A tubes. They made an immediate difference in terms of transparency and soundstage, more in line with what I was expecting from a tube amp: I got more of the tube-type warmth in the...

Quote: Originally Posted by vkung Hi yellowruby Congrats on sucessfully finishing building your first tube headamp. It's fun, but you actally know more about this amp. I always tell my friends: the building process is fun, and the good music from Tu-882 is a bonus. Don't you agree...

Just finished my TU-882R amp this weekend, and I got to say its fabulous! I got the full kit, which was initially daunting, as I've never built one before. A friend, who has built many kits from various sources, complimented Elekit's high quality and attention to detail, so I felt encouraged...