Preamp Tube Question ==>

[christhoven]

I've tried doing some research on what preamp tubes to try out before heading into the recording studio and still am not quite sure if what i've picked out will optimal > > >

Right now i've got a diezel vh4 with EL34 SED tubes that are a bit over a year old [not sure if these should be replaced]

And I am confused as to which TAD 7025's I should be getting in preamp locations V1 & V2

Would purchasing 2 of these work ? http://thetubestore.com/tad7025s.html

Also do I put these in V3-7 ? http://thetubestore.com/chinese12ax7.html

Thanks a mil

 

[racerevlon]

Papa recommended to me to use Ruby 12AX7AC5 HG+ if I remember correctly.

 

[Ventura]

Although Poppa has recommended the Ruby's, there's a looooooooooong lineage of Diezel users that have been EXTREMELY happy with the set up you're discussing. I did a huge review of the TAD7025S pre's in my VH4S, but found that the 12AX7B's or C's were the money in all the other slots. I think you'll be pretty stoked with the punch and sizzle this set up with get you. Furthermore, Jon at thetubestore is a solid cat, knows his glass, and has decent prices!! TAD7025S aren't cheap. Chinese/Shuguang 12AX7B's and C's are pretty inexpensive; consistent; reliable; and also, at least to my eards, offer a great gain structure overall.

I'd follow your original design and go with 2xTAD and the rest Chinese/Shuguang

Peace,
V.

 

[King Crimson]

Would purchasing 2 of these work ? http://thetubestore.com/tad7025s.html

IMO these are a rip-off. In fact TAD are generally a rip-off.
I'd seriously consider the Ruby 12AX7AC5 HG+.

 

[christhoven]

Sounds good Ventura .... I think i'm going to go with the TAD's in the first two positions, have the order in and will post the likes , etc.

Right now my sound is a bit too grainy , I'm really into a 'clean' 'dry' distortion - - and can get this I feel if the amp is semi-cranked ... at low volumes it sounds like mush

Has anyone played an EL34 SED ever tried the Gold Lion KT77's ? I wonder if that would be a good direction to go as I want a more 'clean' 'dry' distortion with my setup.

Hoven

KT77's http://thetubestore.com/goldlionkt77.html
< the review on their website says those that have tried the EL34 SED liked the KT77's better ... Again its a website and they can type anything so I'd like to hear from some on RIg Talk Etc>

 

[Ventura]

Right now my sound is a bit too grainy , I'm really into a 'clean' 'dry' distortion - - and can get this I feel if the amp is semi-cranked ... at low volumes it sounds like mush

>

Clean and Dry distortion will come with the use of 6550's in the power section, maybe TAD7025S in V1 & V2, and then Chinese/Shugaung 12AX7B's or C's in the rest of the sockets. SED =C= 6550's are the nicest sounding as opinde by many of us here on RT.

Just give it a shot - if the TAD's don't work out, you can always hold on to them for use in another amp. I've gone all Chinese/Shuguang in my VH4S and it simply hauls ass like a freightrain, and ya, 40mA biased 6550's in the power section

Peace,
V.

 

[Peter Diezel]

[No message]

 

[Ventura]

IN POPPA WE TRUST!!!

V.

 

[PaulyPanacea]

he did it again there too

 

[Ventura]

he did it again there too

Pauly and Mo... In the Diezel Doghouse, MARK2C hosing us down with ice cold water as Herr Peter blurts out loud German insults.

I can see it now

V.

 

[Peter Diezel]

No ........... cold beer and heartfull words
to uncle Pauly and uncle Mo
Mark2C will swet by checking the schematics

It would be great to see You three guys over here

 

[Ventura]

No ........... cold beer and heartfull words
to uncle Pauly and uncle Mo
Mark2C will swet by checking the schematics

It would be great to see You three guys over here

Funny you should say!! My wife and I were just talking this morning about doing a trip to Europe... She wants to see my heritage lands (Austria & Germany), so ya just NEVER know Peter... Might be more a reality than not

(Unless of course, this IS a trap to conjure Pauly and I over there... Hey Pauly, notice how he tempts us with "beer". Once he gets us two off the forum, it's Ruby EL34BHT's all the way)

KIDDING!!!!
Mo

 

[Peter Diezel]

...........................

 

[PaulyPanacea]

I see what's going on here. Maybe next time Papa is @ NAMM we can all meet up. Really wanna meet all u guys n swap some more stories...
.and ill bring all my unused EL34s.

 

[steve_k]

I will be at Musikmesse in Frankfurt in April. Looking forward to seeing some of the guys and a few beers with Peter D and Peter S. Germany just plain rocks in general. Spent a couple weeks there last summer. The people are awesome, the beer is plentiful, the food is great and the hospitality makes you want to go back for more. The blonde haired, blue eyed ladies are yummy too....

Steve

 

[Peter Diezel]

I think You are married

 

[steve_k]

oh peter, i can still look....

besides, mine is blond haired and blue eyed too, but irish, not german.

 

[Ventura]

I see what's going on here. Maybe next time Papa is @ NAMM we can all meet up. Really wanna meet all u guys n swap some more stories...
.and ill bring all my unused EL34s.

Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh, JUST when the TENSIONS had CLEARED!!!!

Bad, Pauly. BAD!!

V.

 

[Ventura]

oh peter, i can still look....

besides, mine is blond haired and blue eyed too, but irish, not german.

I'm one of the lucky few... Whenever I see a crowd of wimminz, I always pick out my wife and grow a rubbery one

Mmmmmmmmmmmyummy!!

Later Gators!!
V.

 

[Peter Diezel]

oh peter, i can still look....

besides, mine is blond haired and blue eyed too, but irish, not german.

I will find out her phone number to give You a hard time