[bbmiller]

You can remove your tube cages on MK4

The easiest way to do this is to unscrew the two black screws you find between the power and driver tubes and not disassemble the cages. Unscrewing the two black screws lets all the bronze lift in one piece removing the cages from both power and drivers and the rest of the bronze to. You may not even have to remove your tubes first. Then put back those screws for safekeeping. That's the best way to do that.

 

[mordy]

Hi siles 1991,
 
Agree with above about the C3g as drivers. However, having tried both the 6SN7 tubes and the 6AS7/6080 tubes as power tubes I found the 6AS7/6080 tubes superior. There is more of everything, especially bass impact and slam.
 
IMHO approaching end game performance for the LD would include the 2.5A power tubes mentioned. Especially the 6080 are easy to find and not expensive. However, these tubes draw more current than the LD can handle, and require an external power source. In order to make it all work you need octal to 9pin adapters plus socket extenders so that the heaters can be wired to the external power source.
 
All this is described in detail on this forum and is less complicated than it sounds.

 

[mordy]

Hi A11 and Mikelap,
 
Thanks for your input - very helpful. A11, anybody on this forum is always invited to answer questions - thanks for the clarification of the terms. Will need more time to digest the article Mikelap sent the link for.
 
Anyhow, what's the difference between C3m and C3o tubes? And STC 5A152M?

 

[i luvmusic 2]

  still have some C3G for a bargain price if anyone is interested.

How much are you asking per tube?with a good price i will take four.
 
THANKS!

 

[superdux]

hi wrote you a message.This is my last batch C3G tubes, first come first serve: there would probably be 2 left if the folks who asked are buying.

 

[i luvmusic 2]

I guess i will be joining you guys with your C3g journey.

All i need now is to find a good Loctal sockets(not adapter socket only).
Can anyone please send me a link where i can get one.
THANK YOU!
 
Thanks to superdux!

 

[i luvmusic 2]

 

i bought these yesterday they look better maybe more forgiving when inserting tube  compare to other  picture                                                                                                                      
                                                   

Hey Mike!
  May i asked where did you get those sockets?

 

[MIKELAP]

  Hey Mike!
  May i asked where did you get those sockets?

Got those from Russia still waiting for them by the way .Just checked wanted to give you the link but guy is soldout but theres some here in your neighborhood but there expensive i offered him $5.00 never got a response lol. 
                                                                     
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151491140665?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

[i luvmusic 2]

 

  Hey Mike!
  May i asked where did you get those sockets?

Got those from Russia still waiting for them by the way .Just checked wanted to give you the link but guy is soldout but theres some here in your neighborhood but there expensive i offered him $5.00 never got a response lol. 
                                                                     
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151491140665?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Yeah i know i offered $6 and was declined.
THANK YOU! 

 

[i luvmusic 2]

Anyone have used one of those made in Chinada loctal sockets for your DIY adapters for C3g's? THANKS!

 

[Acapella11]

  hi wrote you a message.This is my last batch C3G tubes, first come first serve: there would probably be 2 left if the folks who asked are buying.

Get a few more of these C3G deals!

I am sure you will be able to sell them and everyone will have the chance to try the excellent sound.

Thanks for putting your effort into this.
 
Quick question: Wouldn't be the combination of 6SN7 as driver and C3G as power tubes workable?

 

[superdux]

I would surely do, but this was just a one time deal but at least it brought the C3G tube to a wider audience with not such a steep price tag.

 

[MIKELAP]

  Anyone have used one of those made in Chinada loctal sockets for your DIY adapters for C3g's? THANKS!

I could accomodate you 

 

[siles1991]

I'll be trying the c3g's first short on funds to hit all the way to the end atm. Shipping to Malaysia aint cheap.

 

[gibosi]

 
Quick question: Wouldn't be the combination of 6SN7 as driver and C3G as power tubes workable?

 
The problem is the stock LD power tubes are double triodes, and the C3g is a single triode-strapped pentode, so it is not as simple as using a 6NS7 or a 5687. However, it is my understanding that it could be done, if the LD has the two halves of the 6H30P configured in series, one driving the other. Hook the grid of the C3g to the pin corresponding to the grid of the first half of the 6H30P, pin 7, and the plate and cathode of the C3g to the plate and cathode of the second half, pins 1 and 3. Connect the heaters to pins 4 and 5, and leave the other pins in the socket disconnected. This assumes you have already done the strapping necessary to convert the Cg3 into a triode. And it just might work.