CCV just arrived: Help with Tube changes please.

[Gjeven]

Its ok to swap out the preamp tubes while in standby, right? They do get a little toasty if you've been playing for a few minutes.

 

[Anonymous]

Its ok to swap out the preamp tubes while in standby, right? They do get a little toasty if you've been playing for a few minutes.

You'll get a reaction with the ccv if doing this while in standby but it's never really a good idea with any amp...hard on the tube too jerking it around while it's hot

 

[steve_k]

Keep in mind that A/C heater voltage is still present with the amp on standby. Pulling a hot tube isn't the problem, other than the obvious. It is inserting a cold tube that can be the issue. Misalignment of the tube pins or partially inserted pins can lead to funny stuff or a handful of broken glass from the shock of voltage to the cold tube. But, I have done it many times. Not on the CCV though. I treat the top shelf stuff with a little more respect!

 

[Gjeven]

I have been trying out different tube combinations. I had seen posts about people just changing preamp tubes in standby mode, I have been turning the CCV fully off and let the tubes cool down a little while, a couple of minutes. Then swap in different tubes, and let the tubes warm up in standby mode for another minute or two.

This makes it more difficult to compare since the difference are much less than say changing speakers. I've actually started recording to have something to compare, rather than just going from memory.

 

[Gjeven]

Some Ei ECC83 I ordered just came in, but I noticed the labeling on the tubes say Ei 12Ax7. Should that be of any concern?

 

[jcj]

Keep in mind that A/C heater voltage is still present with the amp on standby. Pulling a hot tube isn't the problem, other than the obvious. It is inserting a cold tube that can be the issue. Misalignment of the tube pins or partially inserted pins can lead to funny stuff or a handful of broken glass from the shock of voltage to the cold tube. But, I have done it many times. Not on the CCV though. I treat the top shelf stuff with a little more respect!

Funny...never even occurred to me to turn it off....shit, I'm pretty sure I don't even put them on standby...I know I've seen Mark do that, as well.

 

[glip22]

Keep in mind that A/C heater voltage is still present with the amp on standby. Pulling a hot tube isn't the problem, other than the obvious. It is inserting a cold tube that can be the issue. Misalignment of the tube pins or partially inserted pins can lead to funny stuff or a handful of broken glass from the shock of voltage to the cold tube. But, I have done it many times. Not on the CCV though. I treat the top shelf stuff with a little more respect!

Funny...never even occurred to me to turn it off....shit, I'm pretty sure I don't even put them on standby...I know I've seen Mark do that, as well.

You can't go by Mark Josh. Mark is a maniac. He'll pick your up your amp and drop it on the floor. Won't he Marks amps are like poisonous spider webs. Awesome

 

[steve_k]

Different strokes. Different people. I don't know shit. Stay brave and keep the faith....

 

[jcj]

Different strokes. Different people. I don't know shit. Stay brave and keep the faith....

Well definitely don't listen to me...I can barely change a guitar string...and DEFINITELY don't screw around with amps

 

[jcj]

Keep in mind that A/C heater voltage is still present with the amp on standby. Pulling a hot tube isn't the problem, other than the obvious. It is inserting a cold tube that can be the issue. Misalignment of the tube pins or partially inserted pins can lead to funny stuff or a handful of broken glass from the shock of voltage to the cold tube. But, I have done it many times. Not on the CCV though. I treat the top shelf stuff with a little more respect!

Funny...never even occurred to me to turn it off....shit, I'm pretty sure I don't even put them on standby...I know I've seen Mark do that, as well.

You can't go by Mark Josh. Mark is a maniac. He'll pick your up your amp and drop it on the floor. Won't he Marks amps are like poisonous spider webs. Awesome

 

[steve_k]

Keep in mind that A/C heater voltage is still present with the amp on standby. Pulling a hot tube isn't the problem, other than the obvious. It is inserting a cold tube that can be the issue. Misalignment of the tube pins or partially inserted pins can lead to funny stuff or a handful of broken glass from the shock of voltage to the cold tube. But, I have done it many times. Not on the CCV though. I treat the top shelf stuff with a little more respect!

Funny...never even occurred to me to turn it off....shit, I'm pretty sure I don't even put them on standby...I know I've seen Mark do that, as well.

You can't go by Mark Josh. Mark is a maniac. He'll pick your up your amp and drop it on the floor. Won't he Marks amps are like poisonous spider webs. Awesome

Gary's deep into the Bacardi bottle again......

 

[glip22]

Keep in mind that A/C heater voltage is still present with the amp on standby. Pulling a hot tube isn't the problem, other than the obvious. It is inserting a cold tube that can be the issue. Misalignment of the tube pins or partially inserted pins can lead to funny stuff or a handful of broken glass from the shock of voltage to the cold tube. But, I have done it many times. Not on the CCV though. I treat the top shelf stuff with a little more respect!

Funny...never even occurred to me to turn it off....shit, I'm pretty sure I don't even put them on standby...I know I've seen Mark do that, as well.

You can't go by Mark Josh. Mark is a maniac. He'll pick your up your amp and drop it on the floor. Won't he Marks amps are like poisonous spider webs. Awesome

Gary's deep into the Bacardi bottle again......

Not my words Steve. The words of Mr. Danny McKinney.
Danny- "Have you ever seen a perfect intricate spider web Gary? That is my approach to amplifier building"
Me- "Yes Dany, I know exactly what you are referring too."
Danny- " Have you ever seen the jagged sporadic looking webs?"
Me- "Yes"
Danny-" Well those are usually the webs woven by poisonous spiders"
Me- "Makes sense to me Danny"
Danny-" Well thats how Mark builds his amps" Like a poisonous spider web"
Me-" Well he builds his amps like he lives his life" I find it absolutly artististisc that he can build a reflection of himself". "Genius Savante"

 

[steve_k]

Keep in mind that A/C heater voltage is still present with the amp on standby. Pulling a hot tube isn't the problem, other than the obvious. It is inserting a cold tube that can be the issue. Misalignment of the tube pins or partially inserted pins can lead to funny stuff or a handful of broken glass from the shock of voltage to the cold tube. But, I have done it many times. Not on the CCV though. I treat the top shelf stuff with a little more respect!

Funny...never even occurred to me to turn it off....shit, I'm pretty sure I don't even put them on standby...I know I've seen Mark do that, as well.

You can't go by Mark Josh. Mark is a maniac. He'll pick your up your amp and drop it on the floor. Won't he Marks amps are like poisonous spider webs. Awesome

Gary's deep into the Bacardi bottle again......

Not my words Steve. The words of Mr. Danny McKinney.
Danny- "Have you ever seen a perfect intricate spider web Gary? That is my approach to amplifier building"
Me- "Yes Dany, I know exactly what you are referring too."
Danny- " Have you ever seen the jagged sporadic looking webs?"
Me- "Yes"
Danny-" Well those are usually the webs woven by poisonous spiders"
Me- "Makes sense to me Danny"
Danny-" Well thats how Mark builds his amps" Like a poisonous spider web"
Me-" Well he builds his amps like he lives his life" I find it absolutly artististisc that he can build a reflection of himself". "Genius Savante"

Too deep for me and beyond my comprehension....but, I do own a couple of spider web designs

 

[glip22]

Keep in mind that A/C heater voltage is still present with the amp on standby. Pulling a hot tube isn't the problem, other than the obvious. It is inserting a cold tube that can be the issue. Misalignment of the tube pins or partially inserted pins can lead to funny stuff or a handful of broken glass from the shock of voltage to the cold tube. But, I have done it many times. Not on the CCV though. I treat the top shelf stuff with a little more respect!

Funny...never even occurred to me to turn it off....shit, I'm pretty sure I don't even put them on standby...I know I've seen Mark do that, as well.

You can't go by Mark Josh. Mark is a maniac. He'll pick your up your amp and drop it on the floor. Won't he Marks amps are like poisonous spider webs. Awesome

Gary's deep into the Bacardi bottle again......

Not my words Steve. The words of Mr. Danny McKinney.
Danny- "Have you ever seen a perfect intricate spider web Gary? That is my approach to amplifier building"
Me- "Yes Dany, I know exactly what you are referring too."
Danny- " Have you ever seen the jagged sporadic looking webs?"
Me- "Yes"
Danny-" Well those are usually the webs woven by poisonous spiders"
Me- "Makes sense to me Danny"
Danny-" Well thats how Mark builds his amps" Like a poisonous spider web"
Me-" Well he builds his amps like he lives his life" I find it absolutly artististisc that he can build a reflection of himself". "Genius Savante"

Too deep for me and beyond my comprehension....but, I do own a couple of spider web designs

You don't need to know anymore then Steve. You know enough about those bad webs Josh knows too .BTW, yeah right Steve. eyond your comprehension. Thats a joke.

 

[Mailman1971]

Gary's deep into the Bacardi bottle again......

No....I am there and dont see him??




Happy holidays everyone!!

 

[jcj]

Keep in mind that A/C heater voltage is still present with the amp on standby. Pulling a hot tube isn't the problem, other than the obvious. It is inserting a cold tube that can be the issue. Misalignment of the tube pins or partially inserted pins can lead to funny stuff or a handful of broken glass from the shock of voltage to the cold tube. But, I have done it many times. Not on the CCV though. I treat the top shelf stuff with a little more respect!

Funny...never even occurred to me to turn it off....shit, I'm pretty sure I don't even put them on standby...I know I've seen Mark do that, as well.

You can't go by Mark Josh. Mark is a maniac. He'll pick your up your amp and drop it on the floor. Won't he Marks amps are like poisonous spider webs. Awesome

Gary's deep into the Bacardi bottle again......

Not my words Steve. The words of Mr. Danny McKinney.
Danny- "Have you ever seen a perfect intricate spider web Gary? That is my approach to amplifier building"
Me- "Yes Dany, I know exactly what you are referring too."
Danny- " Have you ever seen the jagged sporadic looking webs?"
Me- "Yes"
Danny-" Well those are usually the webs woven by poisonous spiders"
Me- "Makes sense to me Danny"
Danny-" Well thats how Mark builds his amps" Like a poisonous spider web"
Me-" Well he builds his amps like he lives his life" I find it absolutly artististisc that he can build a reflection of himself". "Genius Savante"

Too deep for me and beyond my comprehension....but, I do own a couple of spider web designs

You don't need to know anymore then Steve. You know enough about those bad webs Josh knows too .BTW, yeah right Steve. eyond your comprehension. Thats a joke.

The best amps I've played of Mark's look like fire hazards....as a matter of fact, there's one I always unplug... just so it doesn't burn down my house Ask Steve H, he'll tell ya......the good ones are dangerous

 

[glip22]

Keep in mind that A/C heater voltage is still present with the amp on standby. Pulling a hot tube isn't the problem, other than the obvious. It is inserting a cold tube that can be the issue. Misalignment of the tube pins or partially inserted pins can lead to funny stuff or a handful of broken glass from the shock of voltage to the cold tube. But, I have done it many times. Not on the CCV though. I treat the top shelf stuff with a little more respect!

Funny...never even occurred to me to turn it off....shit, I'm pretty sure I don't even put them on standby...I know I've seen Mark do that, as well.

You can't go by Mark Josh. Mark is a maniac. He'll pick your up your amp and drop it on the floor. Won't he Marks amps are like poisonous spider webs. Awesome

Gary's deep into the Bacardi bottle again......

Not my words Steve. The words of Mr. Danny McKinney.
Danny- "Have you ever seen a perfect intricate spider web Gary? That is my approach to amplifier building"
Me- "Yes Dany, I know exactly what you are referring too."
Danny- " Have you ever seen the jagged sporadic looking webs?"
Me- "Yes"
Danny-" Well those are usually the webs woven by poisonous spiders"
Me- "Makes sense to me Danny"
Danny-" Well thats how Mark builds his amps" Like a poisonous spider web"
Me-" Well he builds his amps like he lives his life" I find it absolutly artististisc that he can build a reflection of himself". "Genius Savante"

Too deep for me and beyond my comprehension....but, I do own a couple of spider web designs

You don't need to know anymore then Steve. You know enough about those bad webs Josh knows too .BTW, yeah right Steve. eyond your comprehension. Thats a joke.

The best amps I've played of Mark's look like fire hazards....as a matter of fact, there's one I always unplug... just so it doesn't burn down my house Ask Steve H, he'll tell ya......the good ones are dangerous

I think Danny is on to something

 

[Superunknown]

"The best amps I've played of Mark's look like fire hazards....as a matter of fact, there's one I always unplug... just so it doesn't burn down my house Ask Steve H, he'll tell ya......the good ones are dangerous :lol"


This is the absolute truth!

 

[steve_k]

The best amps I've played of Mark's look like fire hazards....as a matter of fact, there's one I always unplug... just so it doesn't burn down my house Ask Steve H, he'll tell ya......the good ones are dangerous

That's the real reason for all the goop.....ignition control