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Post by electronumpty on Sept 29, 2020 17:44:54 GMT
Question- How do you convert your 120 Watt valve head amp into a top notch phono pre?
Answer - Nick the valves out of it and stick em your Bigbottle mk3 !! 😉
Not strictly hifi but bear with me. 🙂
As mentioned on the other thread I found out that my Souncity 120 guitar head amp has 5 (allegedly) Ecc83s in,plus the power valves. But these are hidden away a bit and tonight I decided to have a root around inside to see whats about.
It hasn't been turned on for about 30 years or so and I kind of intend to sell one day but it will need a proper service before doing so.
Thought I'd post a separate thread for this as pics to come.
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Post by electronumpty on Sept 29, 2020 17:47:12 GMT
Waiting for the pre op assessment....   |
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Post by electronumpty on Sept 29, 2020 17:49:48 GMT
Six dusty Mullard bva EL34s in the power section 😎  |
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Post by electronumpty on Sept 29, 2020 17:51:22 GMT
Out she comes with 30 year plus dust on!!   |
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Post by electronumpty on Sept 29, 2020 17:54:12 GMT
So the ill gotten gains as follows 🤫 4 Brimar ecc83s an a Pinnacle ECC81. Not to shabby, I half expected more Mullards but these will do.  |
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Post by electronumpty on Sept 29, 2020 17:57:40 GMT
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Post by electronumpty on Sept 29, 2020 17:59:35 GMT
It weighs an absolute ton and this is why, Partridge Transformers all round.  |
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Post by electronumpty on Sept 29, 2020 18:34:32 GMT
Brimar 1 in and glowing , going to have a listen now🙂  |
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Post by Bigman80 on Sept 29, 2020 19:04:36 GMT
That looks a beast!!!
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Post by rexton on Sept 29, 2020 20:28:27 GMT
Great find! Hope it all goes well.
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Post by electronumpty on Sept 29, 2020 20:37:39 GMT
Great find! Hope it all goes well. Thanks, sounds good atm so I'm glad the valve works, using with 2 Tesla pcc88s. Will write how its sounds after a bit more time. |
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Post by alit on Sept 30, 2020 8:35:03 GMT
The Mullards would likely go for a pretty penny, especially if you could get them tested.
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Post by electronumpty on Sept 30, 2020 9:34:33 GMT
The Mullards would likely go for a pretty penny, especially if you could get them tested. Yes I did look at the bay for prices and was surprised. No idea who would run a testing service though if I wanted to sell. Sure there would be somebody out there who does it. |
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Post by alit on Sept 30, 2020 10:23:14 GMT
Someone on the forums will have a valve tester I’d have thought.
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Post by alit on Sept 30, 2020 10:24:27 GMT
Got one myself, but I haven’t built it yet and it’s still in storage. One of the kits Transcendent Sound used to do.
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Post by alit on Sept 30, 2020 10:25:51 GMT
Just thought, Nick Gorham of Longdog Audio has one, are you anywhere near Halifax?
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Post by electronumpty on Sept 30, 2020 11:23:41 GMT
Thansk I'm at the other end in London bu posting is an option, I'll give it a bit of thought. Would be useful to have them tested even if I keep them I guess.
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