[Lord Soth]

 
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Good to know, thank you for sharing. How can I tell if the sockets are aligned right. Is there only one orientation for which they can be aligned with sockets? Haven't paid attention since I always focused on the guide post.
 
 
 

 
For the GZ34, I'd suggest that you download the datasheet over here.
 
http://www.hifitubes.nl/weblog/index.php/philips-gz34-datasheet/
 
The diagram "Base Octal" shows you where the guiding pin should be located.
 
Now that you know which is the correct direction of the guide pin, you can follow the instructions over here.
 
http://www.eurotubes.com/eurotubes-FAQ-Frequently-Asked-Questions-Tone-glow-microphonic-biasing.htm#14.1
 
 
 

 

[Silent One]

 
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Feeling a bit fancy tonight,in session with WA22 with LCD-2 and drinking champagne and strawberry.

 

 We really are brothers.

 

[Silent One]

 
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Feeling a bit fancy tonight,in session with WA22 with LCD-2 and drinking champagne and strawberry.

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Ooh la la!
But what music are you matching to that? A little Gilbert and Sullivan? Some Cole Porter?

 
If I'm setting sail into the night with the WA22-Champagne-Strawberry combo, then give me an "o" for Gilberto. 

 Yes, the feather-light, airy and decay trailing deep into the background vocals of Astrud Gilberto. 

 

[musicman59]

 
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I just broke my Mullard GZ34 rectifier within two weeks of having it. Seemed like it was lined up like every other time, but when pushing it in the middle black plastic piece snapped off and got stuck in the WA22. Luckily it pulled right out and the amp seems fine. It hurts being such a newbie to tubes. Wonder how many a head-fi'er have done that before...
 
I guess good timing that I bought MH's Princess 274B tonight at least.

 
That happened to me with one of my rectifiers but I just superglued the stem back to the tube with no problem.
 

 

[jamato8]

You can get a plastic piece with a guide pin that slips over the 8 pins. They have been around for a long time as the guide pin isn't all that had to break. I have a GZ34 metal base I picked up for 20 dollars, some time back. but for that I just made a mark on the base for the correct orientation. No big deal really. 

 

[jc9394]

 
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If I'm setting sail into the night with the WA22-Champagne-Strawberry combo, then give me an "o" for Gilberto. 

 Yes, the feather-light, airy and decay trailing deep into the background vocals of Astrud Gilberto. 

 
not that sophisticated, just j-pop and canto-pop.  

 

[jc9394]

 
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 We really are brothers.

 
oh yeah, too bad we are 3000 miles apart.  

 

[Silent One]

 
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not that sophisticated, just j-pop and canto-pop.  

 
Still enjoyable... as proven by Karen Mok emanating from my Woo. 

 

[Silent One]

 
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oh yeah, too bad we are 3000 miles apart.  

 
As long as you don't bring up the infamous "Tuck Rule" at the dinner table next month.

 

[rosgr63]

 
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You can get a plastic piece with a guide pin that slips over the 8 pins. They have been around for a long time as the guide pin isn't all that had to break. I have a GZ34 metal base I picked up for 20 dollars, some time back. but for that I just made a mark on the base for the correct orientation. No big deal really. 

 
 Any more info/link for this please?
 
I am too guilty of breaking guide pins during pin cleaning etc.

 

[nihaz]

 
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A little bit of nighttime glow from the WA2.
 

 

Am loving this shot... any chance for a link to a higher resolution version for use with my 1080 computer screen?

 

[Silent One]

Click on the photo and you'll find original resolution on Flickr @ 1024x683. Great shot, isn't it?! Ohhhhh, he came through for you in a BIG way! 1920 and change! 

 

[hodgjy]

Well, my little Woo 3 is out of timeout.  She has been brought to the office.  Since she has that static/hum, she is no longer good enough for home use.  But, since my office is loud with hums of its own, she is fine for office use.  Plus, I no longer feel ashamed to use the lineout on my laptop in fear of background noise.  It's a competent little office rig and will serve me well when things get loud or stressful. 

 

[jc9394]

 
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Well, my little Woo 3 is out of timeout.  She has been brought to the office.  Since she has that static/hum, she is no longer good enough for home use.  But, since my office is loud with hums of its own, she is fine for office use.  Plus, I no longer feel ashamed to use the lineout on my laptop in fear of background noise.  It's a competent little office rig and will serve me well when things get loud or stressful. 

 

take a look at this dac cable, I have one in the office and love it.
 
http://www.headstage.com/USB-DAC-Cable:::1010.html?XTCsid=0d2c009bbaf04d674404789590bb493a
 
 

 

[Pudu]

Well, my little Woo 3 is out of timeout.  She has been brought to the office.  Since she has that static/hum, she is no longer good enough for home use.  But, since my office is loud with hums of its own, she is fine for office use.  Plus, I no longer feel ashamed to use the lineout on my laptop in fear of background noise.  It's a competent little office rig and will serve me well when things get loud or stressful. 

Have you isolated the hum to your woo? I only ask because 1) I can't keep up with this most prodigious of threads and haven't been reading every page, and 2) I had background hum from my source which was painfully obvious on my woo but unnoticeable at listening levels on a hybrid amp.