That's a good idea. I am in Los Angeles. I can ship it to anywhere in the USA.  If someone from Los Angeles can help me, that would be even better.  Thanks   Michael

I ordered some Nichicon capacitors and Bournes trimmers for my V1 Bravo.  I really suck at soldering and would like to ask if someone here can help me solder in these new components on my Bravo.  Thanks in advance.     Michael

Quote: Originally Posted by brendon Could anyone suggest a decent PSU for this amp, preferably from ebay ? Hiflight gave me a link to a liner switching PSU but the shipping cost was more than the cost of the amp ! So please post some more suggestions. Thanks. I bought a Sola...

I've been listening to my Matsu****a PCC88 for the past few day and I really like it. The mids are really smooth and the bass is punchy. The highs and mids are not as amazing as the pinched waist but better than the other 6922s I have. Norah Jones sounds so wonderful with this setup esp. with...

Quote: Originally Posted by Judge Buff In the Silmic IIs, 25V 470s are much bigger than the 1000 RJJs. To my ears, the 16V Silmic II 470s sound awesome and I'm sure that nerd1949's 470 KZs (IIRC) sound much better than the RJJs, too. Make sure that whatever you decide to put in...

What is the difference between using 470uf and 1000uf (25v or 16v)caps? I am about to order some to replace the two in my Bravo with kz caps. Will 470 sound better? I was planning on replacing the same specs.

Thanks for the Dimensions guys. Time to order the plug and some additional things from mouser like the 2.2k bourns pots and some nichicon kz caps as well. This amp is going to be really sweet.

I am currently out of town and would like to order a DC plug for my linear power supply. Can someone please measure the DC plug dimensions for me? I need the inner and the outer diameters. Thanks

I am currently out of town and would like to order a DC plug for my linear power supply. Can someone please measure the DC plug dimensions for me? I need the inner and the outer diameters. Thanks

Quote: Originally Posted by derek800 I have switched the stock tube with a sylvania 6dj8 and it still has static. I have not adjusted the pots on it, I am new to amps and was not really sure what to do, and I didn't want to mess anything up. Just carefully take the top acrylic...

Quote: Originally Posted by derek800 The tracking for my bravo said "Hong Kong Air Mail Centre, Hong Kong" right up until the day it was delivered, it never updated at all, it took about 7 business days I think. While I'm here posting, I was just wondering if anyone else here that...

I just won an ebay auction for a linear power supply for 27$ shipped. It's a Sola SLS-24-024T 24V 2.4Amp. I wasn't planning on a new PSU but you guys are so damn knowledgeable and convincing. I hope this will improve the sound. SolaHD; Single/Multi-Output Linear Power Supplies

Since the trim pots are not precise, I would like to switch them out for better ones. Do you guys know what are good replacements? There are so many options out there. Thanks

I hooked up my Bravo to my Pioneer dolby surround decoder last night. Wow. What a great sound watching movies with such an amazing soundstage. Every nuance in Modern Warfare and blu-ray dolby digital movies sounds amazing. I am really happy with this amp. Here is what I hooked up...

Quote: Originally Posted by D.Proper Thanks for the reply and explanation, HiFlight. So I guess you're saying that I have to adjust the bias with those trim pots, correct? What exactly does each one do? Very much a noob when it comes to tube amps so any guidance is greatly appreciated...

Thanks for the explanation regarding the power supply. I think my little amp could use more power to drive my QP85s. I have found a 24V 2.5A PSU that should work for 20$ shipped. Have a look here. NEW Genuine HP F1454A 24V 2.5A Power Supply AC Adapter - eBay (item 270459297216 end time Jan-18-10...

Quote: Originally Posted by HiFlight About the best upgrade you can make for the Bravo is to replace the cheap 1A switching power supply with a better quality 2-2.5A switcher or regulated supply. We did an A-B test with mine a recent mini-meet and the better quality 2A supply sounded...

Sorry to hear about the problems. I hope Henry makes things right for you guys.

Great guesses guys. I took a pic of this tube in the amp. It's a late 50s Amperex 6922 PQ pinched waist D getter with gold pins. I wonder how this compares to a CCa. I read that the CCa and pinched waist Amperex are the best in this tube type. I can't wait until the amp and tube is burned in. I...

Quote: Originally Posted by Judge Buff Not crazy at all, 22B... Even if you don't like their sound, they are probably considered antiques already, or will be soon. They are living history. I have 16, from an E88CC/01 (pd $18 inc shipping) to a Siemens rebranded RCA 6922 to Mullard A...

i received my amp last night. Here are some initial observations. Tried the stock tube and did not like the harshness. Rolled in an Amperex 6922 PQ orange label and the sound is so much sweeter. I have some telefunken PCC88s, a Matsu****a/Mullard PCC88, and another Amperex 6922 PQ ready to...

is anyone using a 5.1 dolby headphone decoder with this amp? I am planning on using a su-dh1 and this amp with my ps3.

I ordered one a week ago and started buying tubes. I am new to the world of tubes. This should be a good way to start enjoying experimenting with tubes. So far, I picked up a couple of Telefunken/Seimens PCC88 and an Amperex 6922 PQ Orange label. I have a MB Quart QP85 to be paired with this...