[Mojo777]

Hello all

My mkiii arrives Saturday. This will be my first tube amp ever. While I am enjoying the first parts of this 194 page thread I figured it best to just ask.

So far I've learned:
Looks like a 200 hr break-in is recommended.
Be careful using it as a preamp
Start learning about tubes
Set the right gain for you hp

Anyone have experience using this with an X? If so, is there a tube combo that matches well?

I'll be sending it signal from the ha-1

Thanks, looking forward to having fun with this little thing.

 

[MIKELAP]

Hello all

My mkiii arrives Saturday. This will be my first tube amp ever. While I am enjoying the first parts of this 194 page thread I figured it best to just ask.

So far I've learned:
Looks like a 200 hr break-in is recommended.
Be careful using it as a preamp
Start learning about tubes
Set the right gain for you hp

Anyone have experience using this with an X? If so, is there a tube combo that matches well?

I'll be sending it signal from the ha-1

Thanks, looking forward to having fun with this little thing.

If you want answer i think it is best for you to go to the LITTLEDOT TUBE ROLLING  GUIDE  you cannot use the mk3 as preamp with a DC coupled amp for example the big 70's Pioneer are DCcoupled ,and also if you start rolling tubes you will have to change the jumpers underneath the amp and the first time you will freak out trying to get those little buggers i suggest you buy long jumpers with a pair of longnose pliers like on picture i think they are 2.5 mm wide (Ebay).  i suggest you start reading the thread from the end you will see where we are at with the latest and best tubes .See you there       http://www.head-fi.org/t/563884/little-dot-tube-amps-vacuum-tube-rolling-guide/9015#post_11297449                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

 

[Mojo777]

alright i'll do that. appreciate the quick reply.

 

[i luvmusic 2]

 I would look into C3g's for the driver tubes and 6SN7's for the power tubes these combo is the end game for my LD MK III.This is by far way way better than any tubes i have rolled with this amp at least to my ears.They are expensive to run but in the end you will save your self bunch of $$$ by trying to roll some cheaper alternatives everything will adds up being more expensive than getting the C3g and 6SN7 with all the adapters needed.

 

[bobbyblack]

How much cost all the upgrades with C3g,6SN7 and adapters?thx

 

[MIKELAP]

How much cost all the upgrades with C3g,6SN7 and adapters?thx

A member of this thread has or atleast had C3G'S maybe you could send him a PM ( Superdux) he is in Germany .i bought my tubes from him and most everybody on the TUBE ROLLING GUIDE THREAD also  adapters are about $55.00 for the C3G but i made my own (tutorial page 553 post # 8295 ) and for 6SN7 adapters they are around $30.00 from China for 6SN7 prices well the skies the limit from maybe $40.00 a pair to hundreds .Hope this helps .

 

[bobbyblack]

Yea thank you Mike,im sure 100% im gonna make this upgrades for my LD MK3 but not right now because i have other priorities!

 

[shaddi]

Hey guys, I wanted to test some different tubes I had to change the jumper for. However, I can't really get the right jumper out with tweezers. Is there a trick or special item to do so?

 

[MIKELAP]

  Hey guys, I wanted to test some different tubes I had to change the jumper for. However, I can't really get the right jumper out with tweezers. Is there a trick or special item to do so?

i used tweezers also patience is your friend Once you get the jumpers out buy some long jumpers very easy to remove after thats what i did heres a picture                                                                                                                

 

[jaywillin]

  i used tweezers also patience is your friend Once you get the jumpers out buy some long jumpers very easy to remove after thats what i did heres a picture                                                                                                                

little help please , 
i've found the regular short jumpers, but i don't seem to be able to find these

 

[shaddi]

I wasn't able to find them either.
 
Is it true that the 6HA5 tubes can also be used with EF95 settings? And they don't need to be matched? http://www.ebay.de/itm/6HA5-6HM5-TUBE-NOS-AND-NIB-/130329009099?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item1e5836dbcb sounds very interesting at this price, thinking about giving it a try.

 

[jaywillin]

yes, correct 6ha5's are used on the ef95 setting, as far as matching, i'm sure someone else can give you better information than me, but i know it's not required
try this thread, tons of useful info, and is more active,  and this page i've linked has a chart of tube compatibility and settings, 
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/563884/little-dot-tube-amps-vacuum-tube-rolling-guide/1140

 

[MIKELAP]

  I wasn't able to find them either.
 
Is it true that the 6HA5 tubes can also be used with EF95 settings? And they don't need to be matched? http://www.ebay.de/itm/6HA5-6HM5-TUBE-NOS-AND-NIB-/130329009099?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item1e5836dbcb sounds very interesting at this price, thinking about giving it a try.

yes it is and no need to match tubes i never do .  go to this page shows you the tubes you can use on your amp i have MK3 but these tubes can be used with other LDamps as well check which ones on page 77 post #1154 in the littledot tube rolling guide thread here's the link                                
                                                              http://www.head-fi.org/t/563884/little-dot-tube-amps-vacuum-tube-rolling-guide/1140

 

[MIKELAP]

 

  i used tweezers also patience is your friend Once you get the jumpers out buy some long jumpers very easy to remove after thats what i did heres a picture                                                                                                                

little help please , 
i've found the regular short jumpers, but i don't seem to be able to find these

Digikey has them heres link  dont know what size you need check your jumpers          http://www.digikey.ca/product-detail/en/NPC02SXON-RC/S9341-ND/2618266

 

[MIKELAP]

  I wasn't able to find them either.
 
Is it true that the 6HA5 tubes can also be used with EF95 settings? And they don't need to be matched? http://www.ebay.de/itm/6HA5-6HM5-TUBE-NOS-AND-NIB-/130329009099?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_186&hash=item1e5836dbcb sounds very interesting at this price, thinking about giving it a try.

Digikey has them check yours for the right size                   http://www.digikey.ca/product-detail/en/NPC02SXON-RC/S9341-ND/2618266