Upscale Audio

[lextek]

I ordered a set of tubes for my MG Head OTL from Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio. He recomended a Mullard CV4004 and a pair of Ei EL84's. The tubes arrived very, well packaged and marked with all the measurements marked on the boxes. I finally got to try the tubes. They sound just, right. They are not a night and day difference from the other tubes I had. Maybe a little less "edgey". JJ Tesla EL84's and a Telefunken EC83. Tubes are cool. I would recomend Upscale to anyone.

Lextek

 

[dngl]

yeah, Kevin's a good guy.

 

[CRESCENDOPOWER]

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Originally posted by Jon Beilin yeah, Kevin's a good guy.

Sounds like he knows his stuff also!

 

[lextek]

He's a tube guy.

Lextek

 

[Dusty Chalk]

Have you seen his latest line of woody/couch ads? They crack me up. But I can relate, and I think that's the point.

 

[lextek]

They actually sent a copy of the ad and som info on tube use with the tubes.

Lextek

 

[Dusty Chalk]

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Originally posted by lextek ...som info on tube use with the tubes.

There's more to just plugging them in and biasing them?

 

[dngl]

look at www.upscaleaudio.com ... he goes into some crazy detail on tube use on there.

 

[Hirsch]

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Originally posted by Dusty Chalk There's more to just plugging them in and biasing them?

Biasing?

Actually the ZOTL is "plug and play". It's self-biasing (so easy to use you'd think it was solid state until you heard it). Plug in a new tube, let it warm up for a bit, and you're off...

 

[fredpb]

This the place in Hollywood Florida? That's within driving distance for me. He is havning a Stereo Flea Market soon, and it is very very tempting to go spend....

 

[lextek]

Nope California. Even closer. Just a phone call away.

Lextek

 

[Paul_A]

i've been there. yeah, its in california (30min east of LA). great service, great equipment. can't say enough good things about them

Paul Atigapramoj

 

[Tuberoller]

Kevin is the man.I have talked with him many times on the phone,but finally got to meet him in Vegas.BTW he know has really cool faceplates for the AH! cd players.they are free if you own one.