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Hmm... guess you just use the Quote button at the bottom. Go figure.
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Just press the quote button in the lower left corner!
didn't think of that with the GAT! Please let me know if they fit. I know they won't fit in the front of my C500 Mac preamp either.... Hope you have a good experience. As for power tubes, the Shuguangs and the Gold Lions have both provided a good upgrade to quite a few of the members here. No where near as expensive. |
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Actually he was a Kerry Blue! Great dog though. He passed away last year, but I'm about ready for a pup again!
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Removing the tube dampers that also function as heat sinks will void the warranty on the EAT tubes. I'd suggest getting a pair from music direct so that you can return them if they dont fit properly.
In the case that they don't, give Kevin deal a call and get three of his best 6922's.. Get a third matched tube, so you have a spare in case one fails prematurely. Hope they fit ok... |
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For the OP:
The 6922 tubes that Kevin Deal recommended to me for my LP70S and Premier 17 were the Ediswan NOS 6922s....pricey at Platinum Grade at $150, but they sound very good in my LP70S. Me, I am going to try out the new Genalex Gold Lion 6922.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. Last edited by Puma Cat; 04-20-2011 at 01:49 AM. |
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The tube quality in the GAT is much more critical than it is in the driver stage of an LP70, or any power amplifier for that matter.
Youve already dropped 20k on one of the worlds finest linestages, don't cheap out on a pair of tubes if you really want to get the maximum from your GAT. As this preamp has only been out dot a year, the handful of good NOS tube guys haven't had a lot of experience with it, so you may try a few things before you get the the exact sound you want. The ET5 has passed the 500 hr point and switching to the EAT tube has made it quieter, more dynamic and slightly less grainy on the top end. As the ET5 is heavily based on the GAT design, I suspect you would have similar luck, provided the tube will fit. |
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I have been a bit scared to even contemplate NOS 6922's for my ART3, too bloody expensive when I need 10 and a couple of spares, but I am very happy with the stk tubes.
- more dynamic and quieter does sound enticing - I have no issues with grain on top thou. Doe the EAT tubes change the overall tone of the ET5 / GAT? ET5 is grainy on top? BTW Coppy, nice to see another cj owner |
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The EAT tubes have not changed tonality in any preamplifier I've used them with thus far. The ET5 is not grainy on top, but when you hear the diff between the stock tube and the EAT, it is much cleaner sounding. It's not the preamp, it's the $10 tube they put in at the factory. That's one of the most fun aspects of this preamplifier and the GAT. With only one or two tubes, you can try a few different options without breaking the bank. But that being said, the ART series preamps respond incredibly well to tube rolling. As you can well imagine if CJ put premium tubes in them from the factory, it would raise the cost considerably. |
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