[Melvins]

and where could I purchase these? Ebay links?

 

[shipsupt]

You can always email a vendor and ask what they have... examples:
http://www.vacuumtubesinc.com/
http://www.33audio.com/
And of course a Google search will give many more options such as Tube World, thetubestore, etc...
 
A few from ebay. I don't know anything about any of these sellers:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=408a+tube&_sacat=0
 
The Sylvania GB-408A with gold pins is pretty well thought of, but will usually come at a higher price.
 
 
 

 

[willmax]

What about something like this (just to throw some options):
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6J1P-EF95-MATCHED-PAIR-tube-1970s-Little-Dot-MK-II-/140668543097
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-MATCHED-TUBES-6J1P-EV-GOLD-GRID-6J1P-EF95-6F32-6AK5-NOS-PAIR-/250958698676
 
One thing is for sure they are cheap, but I haven't tried any of these sellers.

 

[Melvins]

does anyone have any nice tubes that they are looking to get rid of? I surely will pay for something to update my standard LD1+ updated EF92's

 

[willmax]

Can anyone in the know tell me whether these tubes would work with the LD I+ please?
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140610339221
 
Thank you!

 

[Oskari]

 
Quote:

Can anyone in the know tell me whether these tubes would work with the LD I+ please?
 
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140610339221
 
Thank you!

Absolutely not!
 

 

[Melvins]

how can you tell?

 

[john57]

That is a 6DJ8 or 6922 tube that is not compatible for use in the Little Dot 1+ hybrid amp. You can look at the first post here for compatible tubes.

 

[Melvins]

i see

 

[Melvins]

Quote:

Looks good willmax...........enjoy!
 
Proceed directly to Mullard M8161 and LM4562.

(that's where I'm at)
 
Actually all kinds of great combo's with LD I+.
 
I don't run the LT1364 any longer because of the DC offset issue. Has anyone ever reported any kind of issue at all with the 1364? It's a great opamp otherwise.
 
I have a new Schiit Asgard amp and happy to say the LD I+ holds its own against it when paired with Grado PS500.
 
The LD is a real gem for the price.
 
Get some jumper pins like these.........they are much easier to work with (no tool needed):
 

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LM4562NA-Dual-High-Performance-Audio-Op-Amp-IC-LM4562-/360324403926?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e50212d6#ht_3397wt_956
 
is that the op amp you are referring to?

 

[Melvins]

again, anyone interested in selling me some tubes? I've found struggling through E-bay to be tiresome, and bitterly confusing

 

[Tribbs]

Buy yourself a pair of these and be done with it:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-matched-6J1P-EV-EF95-6AK7-Gold-Platinum-grid-NIB-/130576230059?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item1e66f326ab
 
You can easilly spend more on tubes and opamps than what this amp is worth.  You would be better off limiting your opamps and tubes and save up for something more exiting down the road such as a better amp and cans.

 

[Melvins]

I know I just want one pair of updated tubes and and one opamp. I def will be updating my cans next, after I get a cheap(ish) DAC

 

[Melvins]

what do those sound like? I like em, cheap and look awesome. I just hate to wait that long

 

[Tribbs]

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what do those sound like? I like em, cheap and look awesome. I just hate to wait that long

Little Dot Tube Amps: Vacuum Tube Rolling Guide
see sec. 3.10   Voshkod 6ZH1P-EV
http://www.head-fi.org/t/563884/little-dot-tube-amps-vacuum-tube-rolling-guide