deepak Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 So prowling the FS forums.... Mike did you end up buying a Blue Hawaii? Patting my back
n_maher Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 Patting my back Welcome to last night, when we all knew he'd do it.
cclragnarok Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 Damn, you don't do anything half-assed do you? Well since no one has followed the correct protocol, I call dibs on the KGSS I call dibs on the KGBH.
n_maher Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 I call dibs on the KGBH. I believe you're at least 3rd if not 4th in line.
cclragnarok Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 I believe you're at least 3rd if not 4th in line. According to morphsci, no one has followed the correct protocol.
morphsci Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 According to morphsci, no one has followed the correct protocol for the KGSS FTFY
riceboy Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 I just paid for the Headamp Blue Hawaii for sale on Head-Fi. Congrats Mike . I'm glad you picked it up.
tyrion Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 Mike felt compelled to offset my resumption of "no stats in '08" with a "many stats in '08" program. Isn't today opposite day, sponge bob? I'm tempted to talk to mike about a kgss Should I share what you said? Except for the fact that his KGSS cost more than his BH. When shipping is included, it's about even. Good job for snagging that one, it was a real good deal. Can't wait to hear your impressions of how it compares to the KGSS DX. Thanks! I kind of thought the KGSS DX was going to be around for a while. I guess it's possible it still will be. I call dibs on the KGBH. I believe you're at least 3rd if not 4th in line. According to morphsci, no one has followed the correct protocol. First, Mr. Maher is correct. Second, someone has followed the correct protocol: numbers I wonder if Vicki will miss the O2's.
morphsci Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 Ah my mistake. I bow to Jp#'s previous dibs. But I call dibs on the KGSS when JP11801 puts it up for sale.
cclragnarok Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 First, Mr. Maher is correct. Second, someone has followed the correct protocol: numbers I wonder if Vicki will miss the O2's. EDIT: Nevermind. I thought nums called dibs on the KGBH. Can I call dibs on the KGBH when the next owner sells it?
tyrion Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 Ah my mistake. I bow to Jp#'s previous dibs. But I call dibs on the KGSS when JP11801 puts it up for sale. Now your set. Wait, don't you have an ES-1?
morphsci Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 Now your set. Wait, don't you have an ES-1? Yes, but the universe is constantly in flux as am I.
cclragnarok Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 Sorry about going off topic, but does the KGBH require manual re-biasing and/or matched tubes?
spritzer Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 Sorry about going off topic, but does the KGBH require manual re-biasing and/or matched tubes? Both, there are two bias pots per channel and you need matched pairs for the channels or just a matched quad. That amp is easier to work with then my old unit since you can remove the top panel (no Black Gates sticking out). Just PM me Mike if you want the instructions to bias the amp. I've spent a lot of time tuber rolling that amp and it will sound horrid with those stock tubes. The best new production stuff I found were the SED's and the Mullard weren't half bad from the first batch. The Mullard XF-1 and XF-2 tubes are the ultimate you can get but they aren't cheap. XF-3's are good too if you can get them cheaply and the East-German RFT "Dimple top" tubes are a good budget option as well. The GE and Sylvania "Fat Boys" have a very different and bloated sound with overblown bass and a bit odd midrange but some owners like them with the Senn HE's.
tyrion Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 Both, there are two bias pots per channel and you need matched pairs for the channels or just a matched quad. That amp is easier to work with then my old unit since you can remove the top panel (no Black Gates sticking out). Just PM me Mike if you want the instructions to bias the amp. I've spent a lot of time tuber rolling that amp and it will sound horrid with those stock tubes. The best new production stuff I found were the SED's and the Mullard weren't half bad from the first batch. The Mullard XF-1 and XF-2 tubes are the ultimate you can get but they aren't cheap. XF-3's are good too if you can get them cheaply and the East-German RFT "Dimple top" tubes are a good budget option as well. The GE and Sylvania "Fat Boys" have a very different and bloated sound with overblown bass and a bit odd midrange but some owners like them with the Senn HE's. I hope setting the bias is easier than on the 007t or this amp will be out the door fast. Send instructions, please! I can get a quad of new Mullard el-34 from Oz at Let There Be Sound to try out.
Old Pa Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 Yeah, but what do you use to carve the turkey? The second from the bottom Model 10 would work well, but the slicer of preference is my Henckels 5 Star 10.5" gratton edge slicer.
Old Pa Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 Those are just my two favorite models. I didn't see a model 17 in there anywhere. I do have a new model one and seventeen on order as future birthday gifts for my son I've always thought a good reason (and there aren't many) for having children is to buy them knives and guns for their future (way future) use. Having missed out on that, I am pleased to admit that for the past twenty years, the spaniels have bought their Old Pa some pretty nice firearms (since Jenny got me the S&W 629 Classic Hunter with unfluted cylinder) for Christmas and my birthdays. And upon their final departures, the Pa has purchased spaniel commemoratives in their honor (Jenny's was a S&W Model 60 with 3" heavy barrel in .357RemMag). After all, my girls have all been pistols; how better to remember them and keep them with me in the woods?
spritzer Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 I hope setting the bias is easier than on the 007t or this amp will be out the door fast. Send instructions, please! I can get a quad of new Mullard el-34 from Oz at Let There Be Sound to try out. There are no dual triodes to balance out and the multi-turn pots Justin uses are far less "twitchy" then the single turn crap Stax uses. I would start off with the better new production tubes and try the old production stuff later. Just be sure to buy the tubes from good sellers or have a tube tester handy. These are power tubes in every sense of the word (biased at 10w each) so if they fail odds are that they will take that channel with them. Just ask pabbi1...
tyrion Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 There are no dual triodes to balance out and the multi-turn pots Justin uses are far less "twitchy" then the single turn crap Stax uses. I would start off with the better new production tubes and try the old production stuff later. Just be sure to buy the tubes from good sellers or have a tube tester handy. These are power tubes in every sense of the word (biased at 10w each) so if they fail odds are that they will take that channel with them. Just ask pabbi1... Oz has a tube tester at his shop so I should be okay in that regard.
boomana Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 I I wonder if Vicki will miss the O2's. I"m 100% sure I want them back, but that should teach you for selling them in the first place! Congrats on the BH, Mike. Funny how we all end up with the same gear eventually.
luvdunhill Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 I'm going to go out on a limb here, but once you get the Blue Hawaii biased correctly, it shouldn't need much change from tube to tube. I biased pabbi1's Blue Hawaii by ensuring the amp was stable with the lid on (most people probably don't do this) and all four matched pairs were right on the money when inserted into the amp. YMMV and I'm sure others have biased this amp waaay more than I have, but that's at least my experience on 2 Blue Hawaiis. Also, I'd recommend getting an insulated trim pot adjuster, don't use a screwdriver.
spritzer Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 The BH didn't need a lot of adjustment even after months of use. Plastic adjuster is a must have as well
aerius Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 Lundahl LL1620 amorphous core output transformers, LL1690 input transformers, and LL1660s amorphous core interstages.
cclragnarok Posted November 3, 2008 Report Posted November 3, 2008 The BH didn't need a lot of adjustment even after months of use. Plastic adjuster is a must have as well I didn't know that there are specialized tools just for adjusting trim pots.
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