Tube Amp Archive

If the current rating for the fuse is calculated properly, there should never be a pt meltdown, circuit protection 101....

FFS.....

You could get a nice vintage traynor rig in that price range.

Sell the cab, buy or build a smaller one for the JBL.

Karma will thank you.

If no redplating is evident from the power tubes (lack of bias/bad tube) then the caps are the most likely culprit.

You could always gut it and build something decent.

My buddy had a pair of their PA speakers. Worst boat anchors I've ever heard.

It always amazes me when I come across an old cheap amp that they were even allowed to do that. Thank heaven for three prongs and modern wiring.

Keep your eyes peeled for the 7025, Mil-Spec 12AX7, called out in plenty of Leo's tube charts during the swingin' 60's. Casey Jones, what's the word on the 7355 as a sub for the 6550? I have this amp chassis that takes 7355's but I never see them. It's a Hi-Fi amp but I think the plate voltage is t...

Also,

7189A
7591
7199
12DW7
5V3
5Y3
6CG7

Sweet.