I agree with those above. Here are the four things I'd recommend to get a more tubey sound (in order of importance):
1) Leave out the Speedball upgrade.
2) Get an old-stock U.S. RCA 6AS7G (the 6080 in comparison sounds drier and more closed in).
3) Get a 6SN7-to-12AU7 6.3V adapter along with an old-stock U.S. 6SN7GT (much more even tone with fatter mid-bass and more body to the midrange).
4) Change the electrolytic output caps to 100uF 250V film caps (Audyn Q4, Dayton, et al.)
Wouldn't replacing the caps take away some of the tube sound? I mean replacing the caps on the mainline made the sound more resolving and technically more precise over the stock caps.
Wouldn't replacing the caps take away some of the tube sound? I mean replacing the caps on the mainline made the sound more resolving and technically more precise over the stock caps.
Oof, that is a tough one. Would you have it as carry on or checked? I see some of the checked baggage being thrown around - I think that would be the end of your mainline no matter how well it was packaged. As a carry on it would be better, but bulky to keep it safe. Is it possible to ship it instead?
Oof, that is a tough one. Would you have it as carry on or checked? I see some of the checked baggage being thrown around - I think that would be the end of your mainline no matter how well it was packaged. As a carry on it would be better, but bulky to keep it safe. Is it possible to ship it instead?
Gotcha. Just remember to secure the top plate to the frame with painters tape (or other tape that removes easily without residue) and to move it with the top plate facing down. Obviously tubes and shields are removed. The internals would rest down on the face plate.
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