[eyeiaye]

Hello All, I have read 40 or so pages on this forum.... such amazing knowledge here.
I have one question though... is there a recommended upgrade list anybody can provide for a first build? Perhaps some parts from mouser?

I plan on ordering and building over the holiday, but want to do it right on the first build. Perhaps a list of swapping this-for-that? Only on the most important bang for the buck components?

I do not know much about electrical engineering but have soldered a number of kits for synths. Looking forward to this project and your suggestions. I am looking for a "clean" sound.

Thanks in advance.

 

[vkung]

as long ss you follow the manual. it should be good.
i do not recommend to change the major components except the coupling caps, tube set and OPT

 

[eyeiaye]

as long ss you follow the manual. it should be good.
i do not recommend to change the major components except the coupling caps, tube set and OPT

Thanks so much, do you have a mouser BOM for the coupling caps, and OPT

 

[eyeiaye]

Also any other suggestions and parts

 

[eyeiaye]

Also, do you think this would pair well with the XLS Encore Speakers?
https://www.gr-research.com/store/p52/X-LS_Encore_Kit.html

 

[vkung]

Do not know your speaker?
TU-8200 can drive ProAc 2.5.. It depends on how loud you want to listen.
For upgrade parts you can email me

 

[eyeiaye]

Do not know your speaker?
TU-8200 can drive ProAc 2.5.. It depends on how loud you want to listen.
For upgrade parts you can email me

Thanks so much! PM sent!!!

 

[Effusion]

Wow Victor, those Lundahls look just amazing! I'm sure they sound amazing too!

Are they available now? The fit and finish on them looks perfect, 3 years waiting seems to be well worth it in the end!

 

[vkung]

yes.. it is pretty good

 

[smgeiger]

I bought and built my TU-8200 a couple of years ago and I loved it. I bought it from tubedepot.com. Work keeps me away a lot so it doesnʻt have a lot of hours. In the early days I did some power tube rolling but ended up settling on the original 6L6EHʻs that came with it. I had it playing yesterday and it sounded great. I played it again today and I started hearing distortion. It was from the right channel. Then the right channel went silent and the led changed to orange. I shut it down. I switched out power tubes but no help. The filaments glow. So Iʻm guessing itʻs a MOSFET and searched for replacements. Mouser no longer stocks them and it seems no one does anymore. Does anyone have a source? Thank you and Happy New Year!

 

[vkung]

Hi
Happy New year
I have the FET in sock
You need replace the pair 6L6Gc

It is $1 each the shippping via Canada Post no checking is $8.50
Thanks
vicor

 

[smgeiger]

Thank you vicor! Iʻll take four. How do I pay you?

 

[vkung]

If your LED turned RED.. It means too much current in your amp
You need to replace the tube set
I recommend to order two extra two glass diodes..
send repayment to vkmusic.@me.com
please make sure to pick US$ otherwise PayPal will convert to C$ at the lowest exchange rate
if you have zelle you can send the $6 (4 FET 2 Diodes)+ $8.50 shipping to vkung821@gmail.com
i will ship on monday

 

[vkung]

I refund to you
when you pay via paypal
please use vkmusic@me.com

I need you address
and phone number

Thanks
Victor

 

[vkung]

I need to know your name
I have address..