[archosman]

I just got mine today from an eBay sale. I noticed on the sales board that a MG-Head DT has some sort of cage around the tubes. This pic is not my amp.

My OTL doesn't have one. Is that normal for the OTL or am I missing a part? Thanks.

 

[Orpheus]

yeah.... some of the earlier ones did not come with a cage. it's not really "missing" the cage then.

i have an extra cage, if you want to buy it off me, for say ... $15 + shipping.... mmm.... let's just say $20 flat.

 

[Nefarion]

Yea, mine doesnt have a tube cover either. Im hoping dust accumulation will not get in and screw up the contacts on the tubes... Probably wont... I think the cover is generally so you dont bump into the tubes and bend the pins or something.. As well as dust. But its not a neccesity. The amp will be fine without it.. and looks much cooler. Just keep it dusted off.

 

[darkclouds]

With ASL gear, there's usually an extra charge for the tube cage. Some place will include that price in the total and others will offer it as an option.

 

[Kevin P]

The tube cage doesn't really keep dust out, as it has large openings in it. It does help protect the tubes from accidental damage, or theft--my MG Head is in my cubicle at work, so the cage makes it a bit harder to commit a uh, tube-napping.

I wonder if the cage also helps with RFI/EMI shielding, since it's a metal cage.

KJP

 

[Orpheus]

well, anyway... if anyone wants one, let me know.

and no, the tube cage won't keep out dust. it's just there to keep hands/objects off from those hot and potentially dangerous tubes.

 

[archosman]

Quote:

Originally posted by Orpheus well, anyway... if anyone wants one, let me know. and no, the tube cage won't keep out dust. it's just there to keep hands/objects off from those hot and potentially dangerous tubes.

Dibs on the tube cage!!

 

[archosman]

I'm pretty jazzed I finally got it. Got a fantastice JMT Meta 42 last week as well. Had a bit of a cold as of late so can't hear all that well yet...