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  1. Valvo G2504 tube

    Valvo G2504 tube

    Hi all, I have for sale the exceptionally rare and sought after Valvo G2504 valve, used very successfully in Lampizator DAcs (hence why this is in the DAC section!). It is fully working. I got it second hand myself so I dont know how many hours it has on it, I've had it about 3 months. I am...
  2. mark-tube

    Introduce myself and vintage vacuum tube collection

    Dear All, Introduce myself in this wonderful group after many years of reading I would like to show my vintage vacuum tubes collection with the aim to show some hidden gems , rarities out of the same “club” of already posted and showed many time so far. Hope to add value to the discussion...
  3. Nordost Switch and Takatsuki 274B

    Nordost Switch and Takatsuki 274B

    Here are 2 items that re being sold separately or togther. Takatsuki 274B This is the famed Takatsuki 274B rectifier. I bought this new for my Lampizator Horizon a few months ago and it has been used about 2 weeks. It is difficult to obtain and it is in perfect condition. It is my 2nd...
  4. S

    Which vacuum tube has the most grids?

    I am currently working on a project that i envision will create a small pocket sized tube powered tape recorder and computer. I need to know which type of tube would work best as a processing unit. Right now my best option is going with a 7a8 and making an 8 bit processor but i would like input...
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    La Radiotechnique 12AX7S HF 6727 - FRS - 67024 Tube?

    Hi all, I hope to find you safe. I have here some Tubes "La Radiotechnique 12AX7S HF 6727 - FRS - 67024" NOS in Box, I need to know something about them. Does anyone know of a website with their features? Does anyone know their price per unit? Thanks in advance Kindest regards
  6. Believe High Fidelity

    Aries Cerat Sound Bytes

    A convenient way to get a taste. If you have Aries Cerat gear...post it here and lets hear that system sing!
  7. AMR / iFi audio

    iFi audio Pro iDSD + Roon = Yes.

    Folks, please take a look here: In short, we have a handy iFi Bridge software, which allows Roon playback on Pro iDSD. Please see the video above!
  8. M

    Steampunk Vacuum Tube Night Lights

    Just thought some of you would get a kick out of these vacuum tube LED night lights that I make. This one shown is a 6AK5 size preamp tube. Available in 6 colors and and EVH FrankenLight version using a 12AX7 style tube. If anyone is interested in purchasing any of these, you can search for the...
  9. Believe High Fidelity

    Demo Opportunity in SoCal for Aries Cerat Electronics. Need volunteers

    Hello WBF, We are planning to do an offsite event for the LAOCS monthly meeting in June. This event will be separate from the LAOCS Audio show so we can actually explain the significant advancements in valve technology that hallmarks the brand. Very difficult to do during showtime when...
  10. Believe High Fidelity

    New Hybrid Single Ended Power and Stereo Amplifiers - Feedback/Poll needed

    Hello WBF, Aries Cerat is working on a new design to be released sometime in 2016 that will leverage single ended circuits married to transistors for a heavy hitting performance combination. This combination and design is intended to beat any amplifier at the same price or double in the SS or...
  11. Believe High Fidelity

    Introductions from TX - New US Distributor

    Hello WBF Members, I would like to introduce myself and my company Believe High Fidelity Ltd. Having grown up around music lovers and audiophiles alike I naturally ended up becoming heavily involved in music and eventually progressing to Hifi. As a child of divorce, my two families almost...
  12. Mark (Basspig) Weiss

    Taking the OTL VT Concept to the Next Level: NO Transformers

    Back in the '60s, I built an OTL with 8020 triodes. It produced a modest 25 watts into 16? loads. After many years of tubes, then building the ultimate audio system over a 38 year period, I am back to tinkering for pure pleasure in the lab. So my fascination with OTL VT amps resurfaced after a...
  13. Mark (Basspig) Weiss

    Re-Living My Past (OTL Vacuum Tube Builds)

    Way back in the '60's I wanted to build a hi fidelity amplifier, but could not afford the output transformer of that quality. So I looked over several tubes that had low plate resistance and settled on the 8020/6AS7 back then and built an amp with 3 6AS7's. It put out 25W into 16? loads and was...
  14. treitz3

    Tube Supplier and cross reference thread

    I didn't see a reference thread for tube suppliers or tube information on the What's Best Forum, so I thought I would contribute a list of tube suppliers and other tube related websites that I have gathered over the years. Just so you know, I have no affiliation with any link provided. Tube...
  15. treitz3

    The best way to clean RCA contacts and tube pins in your experience.

    Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen of the forum. I have Caig Deoxit and I have been using that for years but I'm looking for a more professional cleaning process than just spraying on the Deoxit and wiping with a Q-tip or just letting it dry. My system gets a regular treatment yearly and the...

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