[bcowen]

And headphones…bring back Julian Hirsch…

Well, speakers too. Unless they're Bose. Then they're better than everything else. Just check the full page ads if you have any doubts.

 

[bcowen]

With the Footscray, you are in the group + second thing right…

Footscray's are just the initiation fee. I'm still a pledge.

 

[jonathan c]

Stay clear of the tube rabbit hole, instead of trying to escape the hole I dig further down. Everyone here except me is to blame.

The other variation is…Many moons ago, when Bullwinkle attempted to pull a rabbit out of the hat (it went bear, lion, rhino, tiger), Rocky would say: “that trick never works”…

 

[billerb1]

The other variation is…Many moons ago, when Bullwinkle attempted to pull a rabbit out of the hat (it went bear, lion, rhino, tiger), Rocky would say: “that trick never works”…

God I loved that squirrel.

 

[roman410]

My second pair of Brimar CV455 arrived couple days ago and currently burning in MJ2, with plans to use in my tube DAC. This pair come in pristine NOS condition, thanks to Wes S.
Right from start they have all attributes of the ready burned first pair, and by used hours they get better and better.I am very happy.

 

[TK16]

God I loved that squirrel.

I'm partial to the gopher in Caddyshack and the squirrel in Hot Tub Time Machine.

 

[bcowen]

I'm partial to the gopher in Caddyshack and the squirrel in Hot Tub Time Machine.

I was more partial to Rodney Dangerfield's golf bag in Caddyshack.

 

[TK16]

I was more partial to Rodney Dangerfield's golf bag in Caddyshack.

Gumball machine BEFORE it broke.

 

[TK16]

That seller that I linked earlier sent me an offer for $20 off for the LP 7316 D-getter pair. If someone wants it send the seller a message.

 

[jonathan c]

Always a great matchup for the MJ-II. @Guidostrunk, even with your recent Focal MG acquisition, the GH50-JM is still whispering your name…

 

[evanescent]

The evidence on tube life suggests keeping them cool is the top priority. Having them on socket savers gets more passive cooling on a MJ2 because there's more glass sticking out of the case. I'm thinking about adding a quiet fan or two to help also. Anyone tried this?

source: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/d7a9pho6...mpIWa/GettingTheMostOutOfVacuumTubes.pdf?dl=0

 

[Guidostrunk]

Hmmm. Haven't been down the fan rolling rabbit hole yet. What do you think @jonathan c and @Wes S ? Should we explore fans?

 

[jonathan c]

Hmmm. Haven't been down the fan rolling rabbit hole yet. What do you think @jonathan c and @Wes S ? Should we explore fans?

If so, there should be two fans synchronised; the first to blow air on the tubes, the second to draw the air away from the tubes. Both fans cannot have rpm that is an integer multiple of 60 (as in Hz). The fans have to be decoupled from their support via sorbethane feet. The density of the feet for fan 1 cannot equal the density of the feet for fan 2. Obviously, the fans cannot be plugged into the same house electrical circuit as the amp. If this is not feasible, the fans should be plugged in via extension cord of at least 271’ to a generator outside. Why 271? Because a prime number gives prime results. If this is all too much, put the amp in the fridge.

 

[Guidostrunk]

If so, there should be two fans synchronised; the first to blow air on the tubes, the second to draw the air away from the tubes. Both fans cannot have rpm that is an integer multiple of 60 (as in Hz). The fans have to be decoupled from their support via sorbethane feet. The density of the feet for fan 1 cannot equal the density of the feet for fan 2. Obviously, the fans cannot be plugged into the same house electrical circuit as the amp. If this is not feasible, the fans should be plugged in via extension cord of at least 271’ to a generator outside. Why 271? Because a prime number gives prime results. If this is all too much, put the amp in the fridge.

Ok bro. I'm on the hunt now

 

[Wes S]

Hmmm. Haven't been down the fan rolling rabbit hole yet. What do you think @jonathan c and @Wes S ? Should we explore fans?

I have tried a few fans over the years, and they were all too audible for me. Also, they are quite an eyesore just like tube risers/socket savers, of which I will not use either. Visual appeal of my amp plays a big role in my overall enjoyment.