[punit]

  Regarding the EML 5U4G, I simply could not justify its price/performance ratio and quickly sent it packing. Decent glass but not at that price.

I bought it used, at much lower price than a new one.

 

[Louis111]

Just bought a U.S. army Raytheon Tube Type RK60 for my Woo WA6SE. Could you tell me where I can find an adapter to fit since the pins are not the same size as the originals
 
Gear is: MacBook Pro-Bifrost-WA6SE-HD800-Momentum full size

 

[jc9394]

  oh weekend of the 21st

 
Can't even if I want to go, have a weeding to attend on the 21th.

 

[jc9394]

  Just bought a U.S. army Raytheon Tube Type RK60 for my Woo WA6SE. Could you tell me where I can find an adapter to fit since the pins are not the same size as the originals
 
Gear is: MacBook Pro-Bifrost-WA6SE-HD800-Momentum full size

 
Ebay have few sellers sells it.

 

[HiFiGuy528]

Hey everyone, we will be at the San Francisco Bay Area Head-Fi meet on July 19th.  Here's more info on the meet.  Look forward to meeting some of you.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/714477/official-2014-sf-head-fi-meet-july-19-2014-doubletree-san-francisco-airport

 

[jc9394]

   
omg awesome! 
 
any chance of making the ChiUniFi meet?
 

 
 
Dang, I'm only 15 minutes away but I can't stay until Saturday.  

 

[TontNZ]

I've just received my WA5-LE (maxed), not even unpacked yet!  This is the first valve/tube amp I've purchased in 25 years.  So what's considered best practice for burning in tube amps now?
 
What's the maximum run time?  Does significant variations in volume matter?  I was planning on using the cheap tubes that come with the WA5-LE to run it in and then swap to the best tubes, is this the right way to go?

 

[kkcc]

I've just received my WA5-LE (maxed), not even unpacked yet!  This is the first valve/tube amp I've purchased in 25 years.  So what's considered best practice for burning in tube amps now?

What's the maximum run time?  Does significant variations in volume matter?  I was planning on using the cheap tubes that come with the WA5-LE to run it in and then swap to the best tubes, is this the right way to go?

Congrats!! I recall Jack's advise is not running continuously over 8 hours.

 

[kazsud]

Congrats!! I recall Jack's advise is not running continuously over 8 hours.

Good to know

 

[joseph69]

  I've just received my WA5-LE (maxed), not even unpacked yet!  This is the first valve/tube amp I've purchased in 25 years.  So what's considered best practice for burning in tube amps now?
 
What's the maximum run time?  Does significant variations in volume matter?  I was planning on using the cheap tubes that come with the WA5-LE to run it in and then swap to the best tubes, is this the right way to go?

Congratulations!

 

[MickeyVee]

Sweet! Congtrats!
 
Quote:

  I've just received my WA5-LE (maxed), not even unpacked yet!  This is the first valve/tube amp I've purchased in 25 years.

 

[lojay]

 
I was planning on using the cheap tubes that come with the WA5-LE to run it in and then swap to the best tubes, is this the right way to go?

Since tubes will expire to meet their maker in less than 10,000 hrs (sometimes much less) I suppose that is right. It is probably time to shop for premium tubes!

 

[HiFiGuy528]

  I've just received my WA5-LE (maxed), not even unpacked yet!  This is the first valve/tube amp I've purchased in 25 years.  So what's considered best practice for burning in tube amps now?
 
What's the maximum run time?  Does significant variations in volume matter?  I was planning on using the cheap tubes that come with the WA5-LE to run it in and then swap to the best tubes, is this the right way to go?

 
Congratulations!  We would love to see some pics when you're ready.    

 

[punit]

Congrats!! I recall Jack's advise is not running continuously over 8 hours.

HiFiGuy528 Can you confirm this is correct ? If yes then can you elaborate why ? All  amp manufacturers that I have purchased from (A GD, Schiit, Meier, Bottlehead etc.) have confirmed that there is no problem leaving their amps on for 2-3 days.
 
Also did you work for Sony before ? You have almost all their HP's ?

 

[Redcarmoose]

I've just received my WA5-LE (maxed), not even unpacked yet!  This is the first valve/tube amp I've purchased in 25 years.  So what's considered best practice for burning in tube amps now?

What's the maximum run time?  Does significant variations in volume matter?  I was planning on using the cheap tubes that come with the WA5-LE to run it in and then swap to the best tubes, is this the right way to go?

How exciting! I remember that feeling. Congratulations. Yes, they recommend only 8 hour runs. The amps get a little toasty after time on.