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2 Channel - Inspire Amp; Dared Pre; Carver "The Receiver" for tuner and switching; Thorens 125 turnable; Angle Audio PS internal battery; Shure SME 3009 tonearm; Bang & Olufsen MC20CL cartridge; Roku; Sony Bravia TV; Polk Audio SDA-2 Theater - Onkyo AVR, Orb Speakers, MAC music server, Monarchy Audio NM24 DAC [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] |
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I see you have a Cambridge Audio unit. Looks like maybe the multichannel receiver or pre/pro (where I have an Onkyo). I have the Cambridge Audio Azur 851N - network streamer and DAC. I upgraded to that from their Stream Magic 6. I like it a lot! |
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5881 / 6L6WGB: This type originally was known as the 6L6WGB, and was designed for the US military. Nearly all were made by Tung Sol. The tube is a short flat topped tube with a brown base, and a large grey plate structure inside. These often had large top getter patches, but there are some with side getters, some have both top and side getter flashing. The design proved so popular that an industrial version was created and labeled the 5881. Both tubes are the same. These are slightly more powerful than the 6L6 standard types, having 360 volts at 23 watts on the plate and 270 volts at 3 watts on the screen. They can replace any 6L6 type except for the GC, 7581, or KT66. They MAY POSSIBLY be used as a sub for these tubes, but ONLY if your amp does not exceed the ratings of the 5881! Most amps calling for a 6L6GC type will exceed these ratings and the 5881 may overheat or arc over, so check so check first before subbing these! This is a fine tube used in many high fidelity amps, and packs a wonderful sound into a small package. Found also in RCA, GE, Sylvania and other brands, but nearly all were made by Tung Sol. I inquired with Dennis a while back to verify compatibility. Never heard back and didn't want to risk it knowing as little about this as I do. 5881 / 6L6WGB: This type originally was known as the 6L6WGB, and was designed for the US military. Nearly all were made by Tung Sol. The tube is a RCA, GE, Sylvania and other brands, but nearly all were made by Tung Sol |
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and you are really but understandably, overthinking it. |
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BearCity,
Thanks for the feedback. Shame, because this 5881-equivalent may have been the best 6L6 type for the Inspire, given their description. But, as you said, it is risky if our amps exceed the limit ratings the 5881 can handle. Only Dennis could answer that. Which 6L6 type do you all consider the best for the Inspire combo? FloridaBoy, Right. Being a newbie in these matters, I don't want to run any risks or make a mess in my much appreciated Inspire unit. Last edited by Musica Amantem; 01-29-2016 at 08:11 AM. |
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[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkEc58-vWc4[/ame] Last edited by x3workshop; 01-29-2016 at 08:25 AM. |
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Do you have Omega speakers? If so Louis, likes the Jupiter copper foils caps. They are about $70 for a pair of .022uf's. The two red ones are the couplers. Can you read the value? I have not yet done anything with my LP27a but will soon. |
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Twanny,
Thanks for the link. It will be useful. |
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A project for later maybe. Working on integrating new midwoofers as part of my Omega speaker system (w w w.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=134489.msg1497596#msg1497596). As far as the preamp and red caps, I can't get at the values unless I open up the chassis to be able to see. |
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Read somewhere it is better to upgrade the Preamp Caps, as these are closer to the source ... Unfortunately, those have much higher values in our case .. But, maybe the cost difference is worth it if one is interested in re-Capping to improve sound?
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