Rockitman's SystemH5000 PS repair update:I heard back from David Beetles. Apparently my diode install was not thee problem. I re-installed the 300B's backwards. I can't stand the pins on them as they are easy to... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemHi Mribob,I tried the RCA bullets first. I use them for my tonearm cable into my phono pre. It sounds better with them than without. There is a considerable breakin period required. When I ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemYou guys are on to something with the new DHT tube. All the depth and extension of the Mullard GZ37 with apparently better dynamic control throughout the entire frequency range. I will be checking ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemNot yet. I am hoping soon. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThanks Arnie. I should have mine in a few days. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, do your Philips look like these with the blue print on the base ?http://i.eba... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI just bought a NOS set of JAN Philips 5Y3WGTA rectifiers. I will see how they compare with my current favorite..Mullard GZ37. I thought I was done with rectifiers. At least the Philips are a cheap... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemIf you solder the diodes yourself, be careful...as I found out. The key when disassembling the unit is to take one side off at a time, slide out the bottom and solder in the new diode on that side.... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI would be shocked if you didn't prefer the GZ 34 Valvo's. That said, if you have the heavy duty diode, I recommend the 1967 Mullard GZ37 tube. 2.8 amp plate current versus 1.9 for the GZ34. I am n... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemCurrently under audition are Bybee Super Effect Interconnect/Phono Bullets. I have to admit that I was skeptical. While they will need some significant burn in, what I am hearing so far is startlin... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert,I use stillpoints Ultra SS under my H5000 chassis' and all other rack components for that matter. Far more economical and probably 90% of the benefit of ultra 5's. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,I know you have been dabbling with stillpoints as of late. My latest success with them has been LP1's placed on top of each of the H5000's dual power transformers. The bass gets tigh... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemWell I think I found my favorite tube. Mullard late 60's O getter, brown base GZ37's. Maybe it has to do with the higher current. You need to have the upgraded heavy duty diodes installed. Somethin... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI suppose if enough people are buying on word of mouth and faith, they would have no desire to get demo unit in circulation. At this price level though, I cannot take that leap of faith w/o the opt... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's System#99,It will be a few more weeks. No specs. I would imagine they will be very similar to the Supreme, although the Elite arm tube is of a bigger diameter, different wiring and the bearing is... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemPoor marketing on Tripoint. Seems like many people in the audio business are poor businessmen. They assume we will dump big dollars on more obscure componentry w/o even hearing it first. Speakers, ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,If you ever try a Tripoint, I will be most interested in your impressions. For the money, if I can't get a demo, I have little interest dumping 15-20K with cables just to see how it ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemAllnic service: All I can say is unbelievable. I screwed up my unit (mistake of a too cool soldering iron)and they are sending me out a new power supply immediately with the new heavy duty ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemWARNING!!!!!!!!!Change diodes at your own risk. I seemingly de-soldered the stock diodes and soldered in the heavy duty diodes. All seemed well until I reassembled the unit. During reassembly, ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemHere is a pic of the Tele GZ32http://gallery.rennlist.com/gallery/album857/KGrHqN_qEE8WVe_WR... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemSo I tried NOS late 50's Phillips/Holland made GZ32 big bottle (shape of 300B)rectifiers last night. They have a spacious sound, but are a bit loose on the bass definition. I like the GZ34 F31 Valv... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemThanks for pointing out the difference in operating voltages Jet. I am not sure what it all means as it relates to change in sound. I need a crash course on electronic circuits. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI believe they are similar grounding units. The issue I have is the ridiculous cost for their grounding cables (tripoint) and said cables obviously carry no musical signal. I understand power cords... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemThese may be a game changer. First listening session very positive. The bass & midrange seem much stronger, more slam, bolder than any GZ34 I have tried. It almost sounds like I added a well integr... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemThe GZ32 Telefunken small bottles arrived today. I also have 1950's big bottle GZ32 tele's made in Holland. First up is the small bottle german made tele's. They are warming up now. :-) posted over 10 years ago | View comment |