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Post by nuff on Mar 21, 2020 22:48:53 GMT
Hi Nathan What valves are you using? I ask as before mine wen down I replaced the Mullard PC88s with some NOS Teslas at very reasonable cost and they certainly improved it in my eyes. You can get a pair here for about £17.
Ebay pc88s
Cheers I bought my Philips PCC88 from Oli, I didn’t even think about valves. I just bought to get it up and running. I also bought a JJ ECC83 from where I can’t remember. upgrading the valves was going to be my next step but not being very into valves I was unsure what would be best without a bit of valve swapping. thanks for the link. I may start with them unless anyone has a better recommendation. |
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 22, 2020 8:18:55 GMT
Hi Nathan What valves are you using? I ask as before mine wen down I replaced the Mullard PC88s with some NOS Teslas at very reasonable cost and they certainly improved it in my eyes. You can get a pair here for about £17.
Ebay pc88s
Cheers I bought my Philips PCC88 from Oli, I didn’t even think about valves. I just bought to get it up and running. I also bought a JJ ECC83 from where I can’t remember. upgrading the valves was going to be my next step but not being very into valves I was unsure what would be best without a bit of valve swapping. thanks for the link. I may start with them unless anyone has a better recommendation. This is what I am using in the ECC83 position. I'm a big fan of it. www.watfordvalves.com/product_detail.asp?id=676The PCC88'S are yellow/gold labelled Tesla. I like a cleaner, more insightful sound vs warm and euphoric, and these deliver that. |
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Post by firebottle on Mar 22, 2020 8:30:03 GMT
'Pedant mode on'
It's PCC88, not a single C. I'm sure it's a typo but if anyone tries PC88 they won't work.
'Pedant mode off'
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Post by electronumpty on Mar 22, 2020 9:52:20 GMT
Sorry yes that's what i meant, the link is to pcc88s though.🙂
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Post by nuff on Mar 22, 2020 10:42:06 GMT
Thanks Oli, Thank Alan.
I prefer a warm sound so if anyone can recommend valves that produce that I'd appreciate it.
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Post by Bigman80 on Mar 22, 2020 10:49:06 GMT
Thanks Oli, Thank Alan. I prefer a warm sound so if anyone can recommend valves that produce that I'd appreciate it. Cant go wrong with old Mullards for that sound. Tesla PCC88s and a Mullard ECC83 SHOULD sound pretty vintagy |
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Post by nuff on Mar 22, 2020 10:53:30 GMT
Cheers Oli. I'll look about
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Post by nuff on May 11, 2020 15:10:54 GMT
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Post by sq225917 on May 11, 2020 15:22:39 GMT
Thats nice, decal plates really set a case off.
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Post by Bigman80 on May 11, 2020 15:26:35 GMT
I like it on the top? Seems to be set against the mesh nicely. Got a link to the seller? I have a couple of projects regarding sorting the logo out. I could do with some help actually. |
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Post by jimbo on May 11, 2020 15:41:58 GMT
Hey, I like the retro look to fit in with the Pioneer gear -cool!
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Post by electronumpty on May 11, 2020 15:44:59 GMT
That's neat ,agree with Olli better on the top. I think it's slightly too big for the front.
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Post by nuff on May 11, 2020 15:51:07 GMT
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Post by nuff on May 11, 2020 15:52:25 GMT
Hey, I like the retro look to fit in with the Pioneer gear -cool! Looks good doesn’t it. Matches in well! |
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Post by jimbo on May 11, 2020 16:02:26 GMT
Wood is back!  |
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Post by nuff on May 11, 2020 16:54:22 GMT
Wood is back! Yes it is. Well in my house anyway  |
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Post by nuff on Jun 18, 2020 11:17:52 GMT
My BB3 has arrived and now installed in my BB1 case. A massive thanks to Oliver! You’ve done a great job building this for me and answering some daft questions. Much appreciated mate 👍🏻 Sounding very nice indeed and I’ve only had it playing around an hour or so! 1 thing I’ve noticed Is the soundstage being a lot wider. I’m sure it will improve with age too!  8708AF71-AA05-4FDF-9C82-FFF214C7B1C7 by Nathan Rose, on Flickr  5BBEFFB7-691C-4DD7-B4F5-3013D4DB329B by Nathan Rose, on Flickr |
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 18, 2020 13:47:51 GMT
My BB3 has arrived and now installed in my BB1 case. A massive thanks to Oliver! You’ve done a great job building this for me and answering some daft questions. Much appreciated mate 👍🏻 Sounding very nice indeed and I’ve only had it playing around an hour or so! 1 thing I’ve noticed Is the soundstage being a lot wider. I’m sure it will improve with age too! 8708AF71-AA05-4FDF-9C82-FFF214C7B1C7 by Nathan Rose, on Flickr 5BBEFFB7-691C-4DD7-B4F5-3013D4DB329B by Nathan Rose, on Flickr Looks fantastic Nathan...thanks for sticking with the BB and upgrading! Let it burn in and it gets better! |
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Post by sq225917 on Jun 18, 2020 15:06:59 GMT
Ooh, little fet boards, nice
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Post by Bigman80 on Jun 18, 2020 15:17:44 GMT
Ooh, little fet boards, nice They are nice, just a pig to fit...we need a MK4 board with them in situ |
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