[iamitman]

This is my question

- Can it pair with grado HF-1
- Tube Rolling ?
- Price of the new one and second hand one.
- Upgrade ?
- Interconnection that I use with this rig.

Thanks to any suggestion..

Regards
Purit

 

[sacd lover]

This is my question

- Can it pair with grado HF-1

Absolutely, the SLAM drives Grados extermely well. I use the MS2i and a woodied MS1; great combinations.


- Tube Rolling ?

Many, many combinations! Depending on the gain tube socket, octal or 9 pin, you can also use the octal to 9 pin tube socket adapters for even more choices. The original SLAM had a 9 pin tube socket wired for the 6cg7 (RCA/ Raytheon/ Sylvania). There is a direct sub called the 6gu7 (RCA/ Raytheon/ Sylvania) that is even better to my ears. For the output tubes it is hard to beat a Tung Sol 5687. Sylvania and Raytheon also made a nice sounding 5687's. In addition, you can use the Amprex 7119 or the 7044. I like the GE 7044's.


- Price of the new one and second hand one.

The last I knew the SLAM was $899 . But, I bet the price has went up some with the rise in parts cost. I have bought two used SLAM's and paid between $600-650. I would buy used if you can find one.


- Upgrade ?

Not necessary .... I prefer the plain stock version.


- Interconnection that I use with this rig.

I use IC's from Enigma Audio. Their copper IC with carnare plugs is a very good match and reasonably inexpensive. I have tried their silver hybrid IC, which is a tad to analytical for me with this SP amp. Their gold alloy IC is probably my favorite. But he can no longer get the wire to make them.

EnigmaAudio.com

 

[jamato8]

So how many SLAM's do you have? I hope they are sequentially numbered. :^) Is the older large amp still one of your favorites? I don't know the name of it. It reminds of an old AVO tube tester.

The tubes were tested on top.

 

[iamitman]

Thanks for awesome suggestion

 

[sacd lover]

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Originally Posted by jamato8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif So how many SLAM's do you have? I hope they are sequentially numbered. :^) Is the older large amp still one of your favorites? I don't know the name of it. It reminds of an old AVO tube tester. The tubes were tested on top.

I have three PPX3 SLAM's. One was a new amp I traded a stash of 6bl7gt's for. Two I bought used. One has blackgate cathode caps and the other two are stock except one has a neutrik headphone jack. I also have one of the original P2P wood/ chrome chassis PPX3's; again a used unit.

By the larger amp I assume you mean this old chassis style Supra. Yes I do. This is my best sounding amp. I highly doubt I ever sell this one.

 

[mstorie]

Earl,

How does the GE 7044 sound in comparison to your favored TungSol 5687 D getter for output? I like the TS and square getter Raytheons in my PPX3 SLAM, and have a stash of different 6GU7's for gain. I like the combination and am wondering sonically how the 7044's differ. I dont remember reading too much about them. The Amperex 7119's seem to be harder to get a hold of (and are pricey), so I dont know if I'll venture into that territory anytime soon.

 

[sacd lover]

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Originally Posted by mstorie /img/forum/go_quote.gif Earl, How does the GE 7044 sound in comparison to your favored TungSol 5687 D getter for output? I like the TS and square getter Raytheons in my PPX3 SLAM, and have a stash of different 6GU7's for gain. I like the combination and am wondering sonically how the 7044's differ. I dont remember reading too much about them. The Amperex 7119's seem to be harder to get a hold of (and are pricey), so I dont know if I'll venture into that territory anytime soon.

Well .... the 7044 I know I like is the GE. This tube has more warmth than the TS, reminds me of some of the 6sn7's and works well with brighter gain tubes. I have not had them in my PPX3 SLAM for several months, so from memory, I dont have that developed of an opinion. I see TS 7044's .... which appear to be rebranded Sylvanias. RCA made a 7044 too. I dont like the Sylvanias as I find them bright and harsh. The 7044's are $7-8 each and you see them around more; they virtually disappeared for awhile when Manley used them in one of their preamps.