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Brimar 6V6GTYs (Back to review index)
Mike and Donna,
Just wanted to let you know, I got to play
out with the Brimars for the first time Friday.... what a great
sounding
tube for my Deluxe Reverb R.I.- Although my drummer made me turn down
just a bit, this amp has never sounded fatter, or tighter.
Thanks
Denny Altaffer
Mike,
Those Brimars just kick ass! I cant believe how much better they
sounded than the EH 6V6's in the Germino Masonette. The mid's sounded a
little brittle before. Now they are rich and full. Just perfect!
Thanks again!
Carl
Mike,
The tubes made it safe and sound. Thanks. They sound great
as well. The Brimars had some suprising effects on my amp (Tone King
Meteor) that I am really excited about.
Thanks,
Jarrett Hinds
Mike:
Well, I finally installed the Brimar 6V6GTYs and
the Mullard CV4024 with matched triodes plus the Mullard CV4004s
in my BF Deluxe Reverb and WOW! I loved the sound of the DR
with
the RCAs but now I'm literally blown away! I've now got the smokingist,
most awesome tone that I find myself smiling all the time. Your
recommendations
are right on! Time to stock up for the future I reckon........
Thank you!
Jeff Kind
Mike,
The 6V6 Brimers sound great in my Princeton!
Thanks!
David Goode
Brimar 6V6GTYs (Back
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Mike,
Thanks again for the NOS Brimar 6V6GTYs!
I installed a 12" Celestion Alnico Blue (Celestion's top of the line
speaker) in my 1969 Princeton Reverb and the Brimars really
bring out the best in both the Celestion and my Les Paul. Fantastic
mid-range and sweet high-end chime! (also my local amp tech saw the
Brimars and said "wow, where did you get
these?!")
Thanks again,
David Goode
Brimar 6V6GTYs (Back
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Mike:
I used the Brimars in my Komet and they
sounded awesome, although the builder doesnt recommend them (ie: high
plate voltage, 475Volts} they worked fine. In fact they sound so
good
that I'm putting them in my Kelley 30/60 combo thats
why I need 2 more!! The Kelleys at 495pv!!!
Yikes!!
Greg Ward
Brimar 6V6GTYs (Back
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Hey Mike,
I got my amps back from Don Butler today with
those Brimars in it and my socks were knocked off! I really,
appreciate you're tracking down the Brimar 12 au7-having all Brimar
tubes in there the amp really rocks! The Brimar 6v6(GTY)
maybe my all-time favorite power tube now for deluxe type
amplifiers. Very creamy!
........ I would not buy NOS tubes from
anyone else. Great prices, great service, great reputation.
KCA
is a
trustworthy name to me.
thanks,
Richard Kellogg
Brimar 6V6GTYs (Back
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Mike,
... I popped the BriMar 6V6's into my 1960
tweed deluxe. Wow. Big difference. A powerful and rich sounding
tube, with a warm middle and a creamy smooth breakup. Very nice tubes.
Ken
Brimar 6V6GTYs (Back
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Mike,
Just a brief note to let you know how much
I'm enjoying the pair of Brimar 6V6's you sent me. The
Brimar's replaced an aging pair of RCA 6V6GTA's in my 1971
Princeton Reverb. I play clean at low volume, with no
external effects, and the warm, smooth midrange the Brimar's provide is
just what my 52 Reissue Telecaster and I were looking for.
Also, my compliments on your prompt, efficient
service. With service and selection like yours a person would
have to be out of their mind to buy crappy Mesa Engineering labeled
tubes from a local guitar shop!
Wayne Golins
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Brimar 6V6GTYs (Back
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First off a tip of my hat to Mike at KCA
NOS Tubes...A pleasure to deal with..great service and advice.
Great selection. Just retubed the amp (Princeton Reverb)..checked
bias and caps etc...amp is in tiptop shape...the amp sings...I
took Mike's advice and put the Brimar 6V6's in her...
Richie
Brimar 6V6GTYs (Back
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Mike
I like Brimars even better than Hytrons (which he
liked better than RCA blackplates)!!
Best kept secret for 6v6 tubes
Al Zimmerman
Westinghouse/Marconi
6V6Gs (Back to
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Mike, geez what a difference (Mullard CV4004,
CV4024, Westinghouse/Marconi 6V6G)!!! The amp has TONE now.
Lest any stone be left unturned, please send me the rectifier tube of
your choice (65 reissue Fender Deluxe Reverb). Our
relationship will be: You tell me what I need and send it to me
and I will pay for it! Thanks for the excellent advice, your patience
and the good service. I'll tell my friends! By the way the 55 Pro
I mentioned earlier I sent to Mark Baer at Victoria Amps. I'll be
in touch with you later about it. If you need credit card info let me
know.
Rod Scroggins
Westinghouse/Marconi 6V6Gs (Back to review
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I bought
two Westinghouse-Marconi 6v6's from Mike. I ordered one, liked it, and
ordered another one a few weeks later.
I was using them(it) in a tweed Champ, and wanted a "backup".
Just recently I bought a Clark Deluxe, and put this "pair" in. WOW,
what a sound!
I have nothing to "test" these with, other than my ears and eyes. They
don't seem to glow too brightly, and the sound is to die for.
How far matched or mismatched they are is a mystery to me, but the
sound a whole lot better than the JAN Phillips that were in there.
John DeCecco
Westinghouse/Marconi 6V6Gs (Back to review index)
Mike:
Thanks a bunch for getting these tubes out on
Friday. They arrived yesterday and I just put them in and set the
bias.
They really are a nice sounding tube. These replaced new 6V6EH's
and I'm happy to report that the headache-inducing highs and flabby
lows
the EH's delivered have disappeared. Thank you for recommending the
Marconi's.
Matthew Bassett
Westinghouse/Marconi 6V6Gs (Back to review index)
Hi Mike,
I know you get a ton of responses to your tubes,
just wanted to say I like the Westinghouse 6V6G's I bought from you.
Not having a bias meter handy, I put the tubes in ( cathode biased 5E3
clone ) and assumed all was well with the 250 ohm C.resistor and
22uf
bypass cap in place. The amp sounded great. The plates weren't glowing
at idle or cranked up ( haven't had a venue to dime it yet ). I
took
the amp to a jam, had two guitars plugged in and played at 9 for 3
hours.
Got some nice comments about the tone..
I did voltage checks on my first smoke test
when I built this amp, but didn't crunch the numbers to see what bias
current I was at. I decided to check voltages again Saturday night, and
to my surprise, I found 23.5vdc on the cathodes. Unless my math is off,
that's 47ma per tube at idle! With 365vdc on the plates ( 5V4G
rectifier ), we're
talking 15 watts dissapation at idle. Ouch! They didn't complain.
I did the sensible thing and replaced the
250ohm with a 470ohm. For now I've also replaced the 5V4G with a 5Y3GT.
I'm now calculating 8.05 watts at idle. If there's a change in tone, I
can't tell, other than less gain. Still sounds great. I won't say
anything at the
next gig and see if anyone notices the change.
Love yer tubes man..
Bill Range
Westinghouse/Marconi 6V6Gs (Back to review index)
Hi Mike, I like the Marconi 6V6G tubes
alot! They have beaucoups of vibe. They are a bit darker,
more powerful and thicker sounding than any GT's I have. I am a
big fan of ST shaped tubes, and these are fine examples. These
went in my Clark Beaufort (tweed Deluxe). Thanks!
Take care,
Kenny Lippe
Westinghouse/Marconi 6V6Gs (Back to review index)
Mike:
The Westinghouse/Marconi 6V6Gs are awesome! I
love them in my Princeton Reverb and Carr Rambler.
Thanks,
Tim Scannel
Westinghouse/Marconi 6V6Gs (Back to review index)
Hi Mike,
First I'd like to say that those Westinghouse
(Canada, made by Marconi) JAN 6V6Gs I recently purchased from
you are absolutey fantastic sounding in my
deluxe reverb.
What I was wondering is... do you have any
idea what
year those tubes are? Just currious. (1940s)
Thanks,
Richard
Mazda 6V6GT's (Back to review index)
I received the Mazda 6V6s and I am really
impressed with the way they sound in my '65 Deluxe Reverb.
It came with Sovtek 6V6s, which are not built nearly well enough for
that amp. Not only that, but they where very dark and bottom
heavy, almost boomy. In my brief comparison I find the Mazdas to
be very well balanced, much clearer and more sensitive to touch than
the Sovteks. The Mazda can sound sweet but get really agressive
when you lean into them.
Overall I really really like them a lot!
With the Sovteks I thought I needed to change my amp's speaker.
Now
I realize that it just needed some fresh NOS tubes. Thanks for
the
recommendation!
Ryan Linderman
Mazda 6V6GT's (Back
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The Mazda 6V6's are great...please send me
another pair by US Priority Mail.
Thanks.
Mark K. Gordon
Mazda 6V6GT's (Back
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Mike, I just wanted let you know that the set of
Mazda 6V6GT's sound incredible in my reissue Deluxe Reverb.
With GE JAN 12AX7WA's and the Mazda's it really brings out the best in
this amp. I've haven't done a thing to it in a year expect gig
with it regularly and it still sounds excellent. Thanks for your great
customer service.
Thanks,
Jim Pfoh
Mazda 6V6GT's (Back
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Mike:
Just got done installing the Mazda 6V6's you
sent into my Allen Amplification Fender Twin Reverb Clone. Man,
just exactly what I was looking for. I set the bias at about 21 ma's
and it really sings with my Tele. Now it's not too loud (my fault for
getting the 80
Watt version) and has wonderful harmonics and tone.
Thanks. I'll be ordering more soon.
Sincerely
Jim Jenkins
Mazda 6V6GT's (Back
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Thanks for the Mazda tubes. They sound great!
They have both more bass and more treble in my Princeton than
the Ruby tubes I was using.
Chris Bradley
Mazda 6V6GT's (Back
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Hey Mike
Got those Mazdas in my Deluxe over the
weekend I've just got to tell you thanks. They are some
fine sounding tubes - the amp came alive with these babies. Much
clearer tone, and they hold their sound at both low and high
volumes.
Thanks again
Don Herring
Mazda 6V6GT's (Back
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Got the tubes today they are great - am using in
my Tone King Imperial. They are "responsive" with a solid
bottom end.
Again, thanks.
Bill Donlin
Mazda 6V6GT's (Back
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The Mazda 6V6's are very strong and very ballsy.
Lynn Bitterman
Mazda 6V6GT's (Back
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Hi Mike,
Time for me to place another order.
Today, I would like to order a matched pair of the Mazda 6V6
tubes. These are really nice in my Princeton and I'm
getting some spares.
Thanks and Best Regards,
John Roberts
Ken Rad 6V6GT's (Back to review index)
There are certain tubes that exemplify a clear
aspect of their respective eras. The Golden Age of 6V6 productions, to
me, had ended by the mid 1950s. The RCA
6V6GT signified the culmination and end of that era. The VT-107,
in its several forms, is a true pinnacle within that short-lived
period. The Ken Rad, which appears as part of the GE family of the
VT-107, is a wonderful
tube. It is similar to the Sylvania in that it has an incredible
clarity
and warmth from the upper bass region, on into a very sparkly and
extended
high frequency range. The Sylvania versions I have (GT and not G)
are very sharp and slightly edgy. The GE and Ken Rads, by
contrast, exude warmth, but do not sacrifice clarity. The family
together seem to resist being
pushed too hard. The breakup occurs more
rapidly than the classic RCA. Consequently they require more
sensitivity in playing through them, in order to maintain control
into the
distortion range. The RCAs seem easier to control overall, but
lack the beautiful midrange presence exhibited by
the GEs and Ken Rads. And the Sylvanias seem nearly razor sharp
by comparison.
My verdict on the Ken Rad is that they are
absolutely necessary. My life is suddenly more complete.
They are great for Country, Pop and Rock guitarists who don't need to
stray too far into overdriven Blues-Rock. And they are definitely
not
Metal or Grunge.
By the way, they were tested in a '57
Tweed Deluxe.
Thanks once again.
Richard Schense
Mike,
Thanks for the Ken Rads! They sound
great (in
a Deluxe Reverb).
Jason Smith
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RCA
6V6GT's (Back to review index)
My BF Deluxe Reverb has never sounded
this good.....because I've never run NOS RCA Blackplate
6V6's in it! I've run just about everything else. After popping the NOS
RCA's
in, all that Sparkle, Spank, and Shimmer was there
under my heavy right hand and .011 gauge strings! Mike K's a
great guy....prompt, fair, and when
he says "matched" he means it.
I'm in heaven,
Michael Fuller/ Fulltone Custom effects Fulltone Custom Effects
RCA BLACK PLATE 6V6GT (Back
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These sound like the Sylvanias (6V6GTA's) with
butter, cream and maple syrup on them. Absolutely wonderful, mismatched
bottles and all.
I am keeping these right where they are, in my Marshall.
Creamy but with bite and good power. You can run your Deluxe or
Marshall 4001 wide open ( for hours) with these.
OVERALL RATING 10
Lynn Bitterman
RCA BLACK PLATE 6V6GT (Back
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The Black Plates really bring the 5E3 to life
compared to the JAN Phillips 6V6GTs (nice tubes, really) I was
using. The Black Plates are not as hi-fi, but incredibly warm
with rich harmonics when driven - a sweet
tone.
Kevin F. Lincoln
RCA BLACK PLATE 6V6GT (Back
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I installed the tubes in my reissue deluxe
reverb and set the bias. Wonderful improvement over the stock
Sovteks. Without using all the normal adjectives to describe the sound
quality, I'll just say the tone is now all there. These RCA tubes
brought out the tone I knew the amp was capable of.
Visseaux
6L6G (Back to review
index)
Mike,
The Visseaux 6L6Gs are quite possibly the best
sounding 6L6 type I have ever heard -- including RCA blackplates.
You can find a detailed review from me on the www.univalve.net web
site.
A real world class tube.
David B
(Here's the review)
This posting is a heads-up for those who like
power tube distortion in the Univalve, and haven’t found a 6L6 type
tube that does that thing well enough to knock your socks off.
France has made vacuum tube news again. A new
Visseaux power tube, a 6L6G, surfaced recently at KCA Tubes .... The
Visseaux
6L6G has a straight sided grey glass bottle that is as tall as
an EL34 and a little fatter. Some
have “Visseaux Radio” stamped on the glass
and others have “Visseaux” engraved on the black base – very cool! The
flash gettering is somewhat rainbowed, but the tubes otherwise appear
to be new.
The sound is remarkable. This isn’t a tube for
those who need or want a lot of clean headroom, although it has a bit
more
headroom than a 6V6 in the Univalve. The Visseaux has a bright,
detailed
clean sound at lower volumes, moving smoothly through a soft breakup to
a really nice, distinctive overdriven sound that is smooth and complex,
somewhat reminiscent of a good EL34, and not biting and brittle like
many
6L6s. I compared the Visseaux 6L6G in the Univalve today to an NOS RCA
blackplate 6L6GC (at a guess, 60s vintage), a NOS Sylvania 6L6GA (at a
guess,
40s vintage) and a current production Sovtek 6L6WXT+ (same as 6L6EH),
running
all the tubes on low voltage, using my usual Strat and
1x12 Celestion Blue rig. The Visseaux sounded
better to me than all of them, although the more expensive NOS RCA
blackplate had that great classic sound, and the Sovtek sounded really
good at less than a quarter of the price of the Visseaux.
I have no affiliation with any dealer selling
this tube. Just thought you all would like to know. I am a little
afraid of starting a run on the bank, but I figure sooner or later word
will get
out, and Univalve forum users deserve to hear first. Hey, maybe none of
you will agree, and leave more for me!
David B
Visseaux 6L6G (Back to review
index)
Mike,
I listened to
the Visseaux (6L6G) tubes yesterday (in my Audio Electronics
Supply AE-25 DJH Superamp), and they are terrific. Great
sound. Lots of detail, great dynamics, good bass.
Roger Lowrey
Visseaux 6L6G
(Back to review
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By the way, the Visseaux 6L6's are great in
the Bivalve!!!!
Please let me know how "available" these are. I'm tempted to order a
couple
more so
I can stash them away!
On second thought, forget the KT66's and please
send me another pair of the Visseaux 6L6's, four RCA 6V6GT
blackplates, and the RCA 5751. I
can't imagine anything beating the Visseuax's for the tone I like.
Thanks again Mike!!
Lee Asnin, Alaska
GE 6L6GCs (Back to review index)
Hey Mike,
Got the GE's I ordered and plugged them in to
my Fender amp. I knew it would be better than the groove tubes, but I
was still pleasantly surprised. Though I often play clean, I did notice
that, when overdriven, the tubes delivered a fat, creamy
distortion--good for
blues in particular. Thanks for the recommendation. I will do business
with
you again.
Holiday Best,
greg DeMuth
JAN Philips 6L6WGB (Back to review index)
Mike,Thanks a lot for the replacement tubes
[for my] Hot Rod DeVille amp. .... I can't get over
what a fantastic improvement they were to my tone. First of all,
the
amp is WAY less powerful. I bet these tubes dropped it down to
like
40 watts. What I used to get {overdrive] at 8 (out of 12) I now
get
at about 4. I can really USE my power tubes now!!
The tone of the Philips 6L6 WGB is
fantastic. A little darker, MUCH warmer, very harmonically
rich--I bet these things would KILL in a Super Reverb that people think
is too damn loud!! I played my PRS into the amp, through a Hughes
& Kettner Tube Factor. With mid setting on the gain and level
(which is like a slightly gritty boost), my amp sings! Is
sustains as long as I want, and the notes swirl and change while I
vibrato.
I should add that the Mullard tube in the
preamp (CV4004) really lives up to its name. The Hot Rod
DeVille amp seems to have a design flaw in that the mounting of one of
the speakers is so close to the V1 preamp tube that there is no way to
avoid microphonics at high volume. The Mullard finds a way to
avoid it! Still, it makes an even more dramatic difference in V2,
the drive channel tube. It makes the gain channel come
alive. I never realized how much tubes could enhance the
complexity of the tone until now. I can't wait to test it out in
the Tube Factor pedal!! The JAN/Philips 12AX7WA preamp tube
is noticably warmer than stock, though not in the same class as the
Mullard--still, for 1/4 the price its
great!
Thanks a LOT for all the info, assistance, and
advice.
Kerry McAuliffe
RCA Black
Plate 6L6GC's (Back to review index)
Regarding the RCA 6L6's.....I ran out years ago,
and have been making due with GE's and (gulp) Svetlanna's
offering, which wasn't too bad for the money. But when you
have an early 1960 Tweed Bassman 5F6A, only Black Plate
6L6's will
conjure up
entire history of American Rock and Blues! The
Blackplate's sound is defined by its firm bottom-end, sweet mids,
and glassy Highs and they don't give up the Ghost when hit hard.
There is no better 6L6 to be found anywhere, and life's too short
for Bad Tone.
I'm set.....barring an earthquake of
course.
Michael Fuller/Fulltone Fulltone Custom Effects
RCA Black Plate 6L6GC's (Back to review index)
I got the tubes today and they are all
excellent. The RCA Blackplates just kill
in my 5150. It sounds like a much more expensive
amp! I am putting those in my fire
safe for special ocassions and will be
using the Phillips (7581A's) for
my bread and butter work. Thanks for
all your assistance. Talk to you later.
Kyle Ashley
RCA Black Plate 6L6GC's (Back to review index)
Mike - I received my tubes today (RCA Blackplate
6L6GC's and RCA 12AX7A's), plugged them into both of my amps and
couldn't stop laughing. WOW. This is probably a familiar
story to
you, but having acquired my dream collection of vintage Fender and
Gibson
guitars and Fender BF amps, re-tubing seemed like an expensive "maybe
it'll make a difference" last step in the quest for tone. Those
RCA's have transformed the tone of both of my amps into what I remember
playing new in 1967. Better, really, cause I didn't have the axes that
I do now! I will wholeheartedly recommend you in the future. By all
means,
use my comments as you wish. There a few sources for vintage
tubes
but I've not seen a selection or prices comparable to yours, so you
deserve
the praise.
Thanks for the quick turnaround, and no, I
won' t
be returning the RCA 6L6's.
Best wishes,
David Wilson
JAN Philips 7581A's (super 6L6GC) (Back to review index)
Mike,
Thanks for the tubes (Tele 12AX7 and a pair of
7581A's). I had then installed on Saturday. The tone is so much better
I can't
believe it. It seems like I have a cleaner, smoother tone with much
clarity
and the picking dynamics are just awesome. I thank you very much for
all
that. I would have to say that my Super Reverb RI is one of the
finest amps I've ever heard NOW. These tubes have really made the
difference
for me!
Troy
JAN Philips 7581A's (super 6L6GC) (Back to review index)
Mike
Could I get another matched Quad of these.
They're great......
Thanks Joe Richardson
JAN Philips 7581A's (super 6L6GC) (Back to review index)
Mike -
You were right. The Philips 7581A's are
great in this amp (Fender DeVille 410). I
couldn't
get the bias any lower than 39mA - but heck, that's only
53%
of the plate voltage! I think they'll last a
long,
long time. Even my wife commented on the great tone,
which is different than saying "please turn that thing down!"
Thanks, T
Tom Houser
JAN Philips 7581A's (super 6L6GC) (Back to review index)
Dear Mike,
I have been playing the Jan Phillips 7581A's
you sent me for about a week now, and can not believe the difference
they made in my 59 reissue Bassman.
I had replaced the original Sovtek's with NOS GE 6L6GC's a while
ago. This
made a huge difference in sound, but I still
wasn't satisfied. The amp seemed a little dark and too
midrangey. I experimented with different NOS preamp tubes
including the 5751's, along with rectifier combinations, and was
recently researching new
speakers. I decided to try the 7581A's,
based on your recommendation and viola! The sound is pure, sweet,
Fender. They seem to bring out the best of the Bassman's unique
tone, as well as enhancing the sound of my pedals. Instead of
trying different combinations of preamp tubes to improve the tone, the
7581A's make any
combination sound awesome (lower tubes like the AY7 are sweeter and
warmer,
while using all ax7's now sounds smooth and articulate, instead of
excessive).
You responded to my early Sunday morning email
right away, and as in the past, the tubes were delivered
intact within two business days. You
are definitely a man of his word, and honesty and integrity seem harder
to find these days. You have my business for life.
Many Thanks,
Rick
JAN Philips 7581A's (super 6L6GC) (Back to review index)
Hey Mike,
Its Thursday night I just got the soldano
back from the amp doctor , Just wanted to let you know the 7581A's
sound great my amp has its sound back and better then ever.
thanks for all your help....
Phil Urban....
JAN Philips 7581A's (super 6L6GC) (Back to review index)
G'day Mike
We've installed a set into a SF Twin Reverb
(b'faced) and these sound fantastic - the bottom end clarity is
astounding. This ain't no country Twin any more!
Thanks again
Willie Temm
JAN Philips 7581A's (super 6L6GC) (Back to review index)
Wanted to drop you a quick line to let you
know I received the tubes (JAN Philips 7581A's) Friday. I put them in
my 1963 Tremolux and took it it to have the bias adjusted. I
picked
it up today and turned it on to give it a try. I couldn't be more
satisfied. These tubes are perfect for my taste. The sound is all
there. Thanks for recommending them, you steered me right again. Feel
free to use my experience to help others with their tube selections.
Sam
JAN Philips 7581A's (super 6L6GC) (Back to review index)
By the way, I got the JAN 7581A's in great
shape. I played them only a short time (since I haven't connected
with a reliable amp tech yet) and they sounded wonderful.....
Karl Melton
JAN Philips 7581A's (super 6L6GC) (Back to review index)
Mike:
...................
And now for the tubes. 7581As are really great.
If possible I would like to order another matched pair of Philips 7581A.
Thanks for the great service.
All the best,
Dalibor Pavicic
JAN Philips 7581A's (super 6L6GC) (Back to review index)
Hi Mike
I have just receive the tubes (JAN Philips
7581A's).
I am now listening them, they seem to be very
spatial and detailed. Of course i am sure after they are "well burned"
they will sound better than now. Anyway i am glad about the first
impressions.
Best regards
Joao
By the way, I recieved the Mullard (CV4024)
12AT7's, which literaly blow anything else out of the water (especially
the JAN GE's I was using). [He's using a Fender Super Reverb.
MK]
Ross
Mullard CV4024/12AT7
Hi Mike, .....
The real surprise was the NOS Mullard
CV4024/ECC81/12AT7. I had never imagined the selection of a better
12AT7 in my amp's PI position could have such a significant impact on
tone, but this tube certainly does. I have one of the dreaded "red
knob" Fender Super 60 amps which doesn't have a great reputation, but
I've always gotten good tones out of the drive channel. Even so, no one
has ever accused this amp of having classic blackface tone. When I
powered up after putting the Mullard in I was stunned that it actually
does now have a classic blackface vibe. Outstanding!
This was my first foray into using NOS tubes, I see now why they are so
much better for TONE.
Thanks,
Mike Hales
Weatherford, TX
Mullard CV4024/12AT7
Mike, I just got finished with a couple of
amps for a client (BF Bandmaster, BF Deluxe non-reverb.)
He ordered your CV4024 for the phase inverter, and it was my
first exposure to this tube. Wow! These are really
sweet! I'm going t recommend them in the BF
Fender stuff from now on. I think it may be the best-sounding PI
I've heard in there - even better than the RCA.
Pete Cage (Cage Amps)
Mike
I dig those Mullard 4024's..... I'm using one of
them in V2 now in my Super instead of a 12AY7. Can I have
2 more?
-Ross
Mullard CV4024/12AT7
Mike:
......The Mullard CV4024 is much better than the
RCA, which sounds very boxy in comparison.
Thanks,
Ryan Linderman
Mullard CV4024/12AT7
Mike,
I'm back again for more tubes. Please
send out 4-Jan GE 5751's, and 3-Mullard CV4024's. These two tubes are
fantastic reverb driver/PI tubes and now reside in those slots in ALL
my amps. Even the Marshalls with reverb. They give an airy, articulate
feel that I
haven't found with any other tubes. Oh well, what can I say but thank
you.
John Malizia
Mullard CV4024/12AT7
Mike:
.....
By the way. You DO use those Mullard 12AT7s(
4024) in your Fenders as PIs don't you.(YES!)......They gotta be the
best(PI) tube on earth.........especially for the money . I am thinking
about buying every single one I can find $22.00
? I have them in my DR Z Maz 38 ,the Matchless Jorgenson
and the Matchless chieftain + the super. They have
improved
the sound of each amp an almost infinite ammount in my
opinion(especially
the chieftain).
How many of the military Mullard CV4024
do you have? (Good stock on hand)
Lynn Bitterman
Mullard CV4024/12AT7
Hi Mike
Received my latest order yesterday - no
problems. I just wanted to say that I'm really impressed with the
Mullard CV4024. It's the first Mullard I've seen and the quality
of construction and packaging is clearly excellent. I tried it in
the reverb driver socket of
my Prosonic and noticed a substantial improvement over the
stock
Fender/Chinese AT7. It took away the harsh/piercing/brittle sound
of the reverb and also seemed to fatten the sound out a bit.
Thanks,
Stewart
Mullard CV4024/12AT7 (From Webervst.com
tube discussion
bulletin board)
Try this too: I use 2 NOS Mullard
CV4024/ECC81/12AT7 tubes that I bought from Mike Kropotkin in my Budda
Phatman overdrive stomp box. Same results: great blues tones, and a
much wider variation of tones from the
gain control.
David Goode
Mullard CV4024/12AT7
Mike:
.....I really like the Mullard CV4024's and the
way they're packaged too! Please ship me 4 more.
Thanks,
Jeff Braun
Mullard CV4024/12AT7 (Back
to review index)
I have replaced the phase inverter 12AT7 in both
my MB Mark IV and my ’65 Fender Super Reverb
with the Mullard CV-4024 you recommended, and I definitely notice a
richer tone, as a result. Plus, they are so pretty to look at,
lol!
Thanks,
Kenny Lippe
> compared to
the stock 12AX7, and even to the other '80's RCA 12AU7A I was
using. I can't imagine I was ready to sell the pedal. Never
has changing any tube or pair of tubes in any amp or pedal I've
ever owned had such
a positive impact, all by itself, on the overall sound of my
rig.
I feel like I went from rancid cheese to sweet cream! (And
I'm only 18 months older
Jon S.
Hi Mike,
I wanted to let you know the NOS RCA 5963/12AU7 recently purchased has
really made my Tube Works Real Tube sound great, much smoother with
more controllable gain on tap now.
This was my first foray into using NOS tubes, I see now why they are so
much better for TONE.
Thanks,
Mike Hales
Weatherford, TX
RCA 5963 (Back to review index)
Just as I was about to sell my old Real
Tube distortion pedal, you suggested that I swap out the 12AX7 in
it for a RCA 5963. I took your suggestion, and wow, to my
delight,
it is now an awesome sounding box. It made a night and day
difference.
Thanks!
Kenny Lippe
Back to 12AU7/5963
Audiophile Reviews of Mullard
CV4004 and Telefunken ECC83
http://www.mil-media.com/tubetest.html
Brimar CV4004 (12AX7) (Back to review index)
Mike,
Had to drop you a note and let you know my first experience with NOS
tubes has been great. The Brimar CV4004"s in my Marshall 50watt
master volume are to say the least,sweet. Wonderful tone and gain, I'm
still anxious to give the Mullards CV4004's a go, but can't bring
myself
to pull out the Brimars just yet, I've been digging them too much,
Vintage
Gibson P 90's never sounded this good before! Thanks for the advise and
service, Best Regards from Central Oregon
Mike Houghton
JAN
Philips 12AX7WA
I took your advice and started playing with
preamp tubes. Originally they were 2 Sovtek 12AX7LPS and one Electro
Harmonix 12AX7. When I put in a set of JAN Philips from my Bassman,
there was a huge
improvement, rounder, smoother, less harsh. Obviously this amp (Peavey
Delta Blues) responds to quality tubes, so here's my order.....
Paul Gizelt
5751's
I REALLY like the sound of this amp with 5751's-
I don't think I'll use 12AX7 tube in a Super Reverb again if I
have a choice.
"Leroy"
Back to 5751s
JAN GE 12AX7WA's
Still can't beleive the difference in tone
the (JAN) GE 12AX7's made to my Fender Tonemaster (originally
had Sovteks). They've turned a really good amp into an amazing
amp. The bottom-end is real tight when the amp is cranked and the top
end
is never piercing no matter how high the treble is set. The
lead-channel
tone has also been beefed-out considerably so that single notes sustain
perfectly.
Later... Ian Anderson
JAN GE
12AX7 1963
Version
Mike,
Those GE tubes (12AX7 1963's) truly made a
noticable difference (over Sovtek 12AX7WAs), thanks. Much less
harsh high end than the original fender sovteks.
Scott Dobry
I have 3 JAN Phillips 12ax7 tubes I am looking to
sell. If your interested let me know.
Thanks.
Paul_Giudici
Hi Mike:
I put
the Mullard CV4004 in my new Presonus AcousticQ preamp. First I played
through it with the stock ruby 12AX7, then I changed it out to the
CV4004. Aye carumba!!!
I play
high-end acoustics—e.g. Goodall and Breedlove, and I have NEVER heard
anything so sweet in amplified tone. I am hearing overtones and
harmonic detail with much greater quality with a solid, tight bass
response.. Thanks again for advice, Mike.
Happy
holidays—Greg
DeMuth
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Man, these Mullards (CV4004's) are
frigging soulful!!! I'll write more later....I gotta play
now! Thanks for the FREE pin protectors!
...(later that same week)
By the way, after a year and a half of playing a
great amp (Bogner Ecstasy 101), I started to sense and feel
something wrong with my favorite Bogner tone. My music's life and
soul seemed to be diminished somehow. I then plugged your Mullard
(box plate CV4004's) into the first three preamp slots.
Good God Almighty! My tone is back and better than ever!
I must get more Mullards from you. Afterall, there are three more
preamp slots in this amp alone!
B.S.
Hi Mike & Donna,
Just heard the tubes and am absolutely
ecstatic with
the results. And so embarassingly -- and rather rashly too soon
--
I am back for more. Now that my fingers are too sore to play
anymore......
Would you kindly send me 6 more Mullard
CV4004/12ax7's? It didn't matter what amp these were installed in --
Matchless, Brownfaced Pro,Tweeds, BF Pro Reverb, Twins, Marshalls, even
a Hot Rod Deluxe! -- all sounded superlatively great whether you're
looking for the rhythm sound of doom, a supremely oily lick, or
delicate chording.
Could you also tell me whether this is the
same tube as the Mullard ECC83/M8137 box anode which does so well in
audio applications? [YES]
Best regards again and I look forward to
hearing from you soonest,
Andy Locsin
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Hi,
I would like to order 4 more NOS Mullard CV4004
12AX7 tubes. These are great tubes!! My Marshalls and I
thank
you.
Regards,
David Caruso
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Hey Mike,
Gerald Sylva [here], you were right the
Mullard CV4004 sounded full and great [Rivera M60].
Although these tubes are pricey -- they outperform all others, and I
have tried many. Please send me two and use my billing
information on file. If you needed again just let me know and I
will give you a call. Again thanks you have been a wonderful
supplier of great tubes.
thanks,
GS
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Hi Mike. Ward here. Thank you for recomending the
cv4004 (12ax7) for my Sunn bass head. I changed tubes before
band practice tonight and when we started playing the amp it
intimidaded me in a way. That thing was kicking,
but it was so cleen and had so much balls (for
lack of a better word) it scared me at first.
Thank you Mike!
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Kropotkin's:
I received the tube today (Mullard CV4004)
right on schedule! I tried it out tonight in my BFSR with my '69
Thinline, oh man, this is one sweet tube! It
shapes the sound perfectly - tighter more focused low end and an
incredible complex midrange - but it's still chimey. I thought my King
of Britains pedal sounded awesome before - now , Holy crap! I get the
most INCREDIBLE thick, angry, grinding, snarl! Anyway I'm sure you've
heard all of this before, but you know how it is! Thanks!
Thanks for being the best in tubes!
Paul James
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Mike,
I guess you hear this a lot - WOW!
What a difference the CV4004's and CV4024's
make, especially, in the Blonde Reissue Deluxe Reverb. It
had a really closed, almost muffled, tone. Just changing the preamp
tubes opened it up. There is so much more clarity and
responsiveness to a dynamic attack.
Thanks,
Jonathan Morrison
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Mike,
I'm writing to say that
the cv4004's and cv4024's are sounding great. My amps are singing, it's
that simple. Thanks a lot for your time. Take
care, Tyler
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Mike & Donna:
I want to thank you for the quick response on
my order for the Mullard CV4004 tubes. In a nut shell, I love what they
have done to my Fender Blues Jr. Pure tonal bliss.
Jeff Reeder
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Hi there,
I rec'd a Mullard CV4004 - box plate for
Christmas to use in my Digitech floor processor. Man, did it
make a world of difference! I swapped out the original Sovtek 12ax7wa
the first day I
bought it and have tried a Tesla, Philips, and
Svetlana (the supposed Mullard copy). The Mullard
CV4004 has the best tone and definition. Like comparing powdered hot
chocolate in water to homemade hot chocolate with milk!!!! Its so much
smoother and creamier and distorts nicely. I
thought the gain would be low, I was suprised at
how much gain there is and how
much nicer it sounds.
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Oh man.... Mike, these tubes.(Mullard
CV4004s).. my amp has NEVER sounded this sweet!! I had to
tear myself away from the guitar to write this to you, seriously!
The high gain sound I'm getting is *so* gorgeous, just luscious and
creamy
yet focused and beautifully defined!! I LOVE it!! I had to break em in
a little, and dial in a new setting on the Mk IV, backing off
on
the gain and the treble just a hair. But after getting them
warmed
up and dialed in, they are *so sweet*!! I'm ready to order
another
set of 4 of these just in case - please charge 'em to my card and ship
'em out next week. The tubes were wonderfully packed, BTW.
Thanks so much,
Mike
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Mike,
Thanks for the quick service. The GE JAN 12AX7's
(1963) are great, but the Mullard CV4004 is unbelievable! So
sweet I may have to take insulin!!!! .......Thanks again...
Mike Aronson
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Mike Kropotkin; Thanks for the very quick turn
around on my last order. I finally got to plug in the tubes over the
weekend. I am using them in a deluxe clone I built and wow what a
difference.
The (Mullard) CV4004 is full of that fat blues tone. I may be
exagerating, but the difference between this and the JAN Philips 12AX7
it replaced was almost as great as the difference in going from a solid
state to a tube amp. The CV4024 in the phase inverter had a noticable
impact
in smoothness of tone as well, although not as great as the CV4004.
------
Anyway, I would like to place another
order. I would like to get another of those
CV4004 just to keep on the shelf
for an emergency.
Michael Angle
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
These tubes kick butt!!!
Whoa,man! These thangs are smoke'n(MullardCV4004's)
my 'lil Fender Blues Jr. is real leg breaker now! None of
my buddies can belive this is the same 15 watt
combo I was jamming with last week! They all think I had some
"big dollar" Hop-Up done to it! But it's all in
the tubes baby! Can't wait to get some more for back-up
when gawd forbid these go to that big tube
ranch in the sky!!! Thanx a bunch!
Scott A.K.A. Wondercatjr.....
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Excellent sounding tube (Mullard CV4004)
in my Victoria 4510 bassman. I put this in the 1st gain stage
with the Amperex in the cathode and the 12ax7ge. I couldnt stop
playing. Thanks!!!!!
Al Spears, Ill.
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Mike let me just say that I am in heaven, thanks
to you and Mullard. I got the Mullard CV4004's yesterday and in
a word WOW. Now I know why a lot of Fender guys love these.
They really are all that and then some. The CV4004's and the CV4024's
are just what I was looking for tone wise for my Texas Tornado
(Boutique Deluxe Reverb). Plus the Visseaux's I got from you
whewwwwwww!!!
I got more SWEET blues tone than I can handle over here. You're
the best Mike THANKS ALOT. If you own a Fender and are
considering getting the CV4004's or CV4024's but are hesitant on the
price, DON'T BE, buy em you will love them.
Bob Cummings:)
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Mike:
After doing extensive comparisons between the
Mullard ECC83/12AX7s and the Mullard CV4004s, my friends and I
are convinced that the CV4004s are the best! Unbelievable harmonics and
tone in my Marshall and other amps.
Mark Safarian
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
The Mullard 4004's sound very creamy with
humbuckers through the triode channel on my Matchless DC30,
especially nice when I let them groove with plenty of distortion.
They deliver a lot of content and musicality, and are extremely warm
and rich. Although their clean sound is a bit limited, the
buttery sound when really driven is outstanding. It definitely
adds
a dimension to what I was able to deliver.
Thanks.
Neal Stiffelman
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Mike-Thanks for the prompt order.I plugged
them in (Jan Philips EL84s, Mullard CV4004s), warmed it up &started
to play my routine stuff. I gotta tell you - these are incredible. My
amp NEVER sounded this good. I play a Gibson Blueshawk with P-90's into
a Peavy classic 30. Longer sustains, deep fat tone and creamy
smooth
depth. You need to get the word out more. Worth every dime to get tone
like
this!
I don't know if you play at all, but for a
tone maven
like myself, this is huge! Thanks again.
Trav
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Wow! The Mullard's really made a
difference. I thought my amp (SF Deluxe Reverb) sounded
great with the plain old Groove Tubes in them and I didn't think I
would hear that much of a difference. The moment I turned the amp on,
the sound was amazing. The (Mullard) CV4004s really bring
out the tone of my guitars and the reverb from the CV4024 is so
incredibly deep. I even have some increase in gain at a lower
volume.
Paul Gonzalez
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
I have replaced all of the 12AX7 tubes in my
’91 Mesa Boogie Mark IV with the Mullard CV-4004 tubes,
and this has made a profoundly positive change in the
tone. The amp has more punch; deeper, richer, ringing, chimey,
enveloping
midrangey tone; far more defined and focused
overdrive in the lead channel and drastically reduced
microphonics. I really love these tubes.
Ken Lippe (Atlanta)
Mullard CV4004s (12AX7)
Dear Mike,
I just finished retubing my
Matchless DC-30 and '64 Vibroverb with the tubes I got
from you. Those Mullard 4004's are by far THE sweetest sounding
12AX7's I have ever heard. They are absolute tone monters.
I even
tried
putting the old GE's and RCA's back in the
amp to do a taste test. There is no comparison. The nos American
tubes sound brittle and thin up against the Mullards. The Mullard
EL-84's sound wonderful as well. They give the amp a
much fuller sound than the other EL-84 offerings
currently available. I am very, very satisfied with these tubes
and will definitely call on you again if I am ever in need any
tubes. You were right, the 4004's rule!!!!
Thanks a lot,
Tyler
Telefunken
12AX7/ECC83
Wow! That Telefunken 12AX7 smooth plate is
everything it is advertised to be. I've been re-tubing my recent
acquisition
- a Two Rock Emerald Pro. It came with GE 12AX7WAs in all five
preamp spots. Nothing wrong with that; but I like
to experiment. I was beginning to think I
couldn't improve on the original set up. In V1, the Mullard CV4004 was
a little too dark, the JJ Tesla and the Mazda MIL chrome plate were a
little too bright. But the Telefunken, man, that is just right. It is
absolutely the most balanced driver I have ever heard. I expected
smooth - and I got that. But I am really pleased with how tonally
balanced it is from high to low. Great tube. Please send me 3
more.
Thanks Mike.
Terry Hutchinson
RCA 5751's, Telefunken ECC83/12AX7's
Mike Im using these tubes in Microphone Preamps I
have a home studio and Im just as concerned about my sound as
guitar players. I use the Tele's in a Peavey VMP-2
preamp
and I use the RCA's (5751's) in my Art Mic Preamp. The RCA 5751
tubes are incredible they make my Art Preamp sound like a thousand
dollar
preamp.
Keep my card on file cause I wont do business
with no one else but you. Your service is great! Ps feel free to use me
as
a reference if you wont to....Many
Thanks...Mike Hall
I just did a massive
12AX7 test in my Demeter mic pre. The Tele, which
had previously been my all-time fav, got destroyed by some of the
new contenders: The Tungsram (Yeah!) The NEW
Bugleboy (the last one i tried stunk, so there must have been
quality control problems) and the Mazda type-I all were more
punchy, full, and focused. Only the Tungsram had the same
resolution, though, so it's my new fave.
Allan Speers
Mike thanks for the tubes . I was about ready
to hock my Holland but that Tunsgram made a big difference and brought
it to life. This tube sounds better than the IEC Mullard and the Tele
in
this amp. Can I get 4 more?
bluesandgrits
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JAN Philips 6BQ5/EL84s (Back to review index)
Hi Mike,
Just brief note of thanks for recommending
the JAN Philips EL84's. The tone is great and the usual EL84 hummmm is
almost nonexistent. I'm very pleased. After numerous frustrating
experiences, you may have permanently removed my "fear" of buying EL84
powered amps
Best Regards
Craig Tower
JAN Philips 6BQ5/EL84s
Mike-Thanks for the prompt order.I plugged
them in (Jan Philips EL84s, Mullard CV4004s), warmed it up &started
to play my routine stuff. I gotta tell you - these are incredible. My
amp NEVER sounded this good. I play a Gibson Blueshawk with P-90's into
a Peavy classic 30. Longer sustains, deep fat tone and creamy
smooth
depth. You need to get the word out more. Worth every dime to get tone
like
this!
I don't know if you play at all, but for a
tone maven
like myself, this is huge! Thanks again.
Trav
JAN Philips 6BQ5/EL84's
Mike,
Just wanted to let you know I received the
Phillips EL-84's and the solid state rectifier today.I dropped them in
my VHT 45 Pittbull,set the bia's cranked it up and the amp
sounds tight and fat!!Amazing what good tubes will do for an amp.Keep
up the great work/service!!
Dolan
JAN Philips 6BQ5/EL84's
Mike:
I got the replacement JAN Phillips EL84 today,
and it rocks. This tube is so much better than the Sovtek;
frankly I am quite surprised. I just bought and sold
a Dr.
Z Maz 18 Junior which I believe had two Sovtek EL84s in
it. If indeed it did, then I was nuts for not putting two
of these in there! Now I need to find another EL84 amp so I can
pick up a pair of these from you and install them. Thanks
for all your help.
Gary R.
JAN Philips 6BQ5/EL84's
Mike.....
You are -- THE -- man. Got the tubes
today, like 2 or 3 days after I ordered them? Well I didn't feel
like waiting until Christmas so I gave them to my friend Mike today, we
plugged them in ( into his Fender Blues Jr. replacing the stock
Sovtek EL84s) and WHOA, what a difference..... you know, I
honestly didn't think new Fenders were able of attaining anything more
than an earsplitting buzz when you overdrive them, but no joke, these
tubes did the trick!
Oh yeah, there's a thread on the Strat email
list that's been going around for about a week now, and over a half
dozen guys recomended you when some guy asked if new tubes would help
in his Blues Jr. and where to get them from -- thought you might like
to know that ;)
Later on, happy holidays to you,
-Ross "Yung-Gun"
JAN Philips 6BQ5/EL84's
Nice and WARM.....A little louder than the
Sovteks that were in there. No problems whatsoever during the
performance.
I've only had limited experience with the sound
of various tubes, so I don't think I can provide a very authoritative
comparison to other glass, but these sound great!
-don milazzo
Mullard
(Great Britain) EL84's (Back to review
index)
Hi Mike,I just wanted to say thanks for
getting the Mullards out so quick.They were waiting for me in
yesterdays mail, (Monday). These are definitely the best sounding tube
I've had in this particular amp ( Korg/Vox AC-30).
Mark McKenzie
I was using Svetlana EL34. Miniwatt has
softer sound, which is NOT my preference usually. But, Mullard
has some high end clarity going, which I like a lot. It sounds
like Plexie. Great tubes.Thanks for your answers. I'll buy
from you, whenever I need more
tubes.
Masa
Mullard EL34s (xf2 type)
Hi Mike,
Thanks for sending the Mullard EL34s so
promptly. My 50 watt TopHat Emplexador is now completely
outfitted with NOS tubes (Mullard CV4004 and Telefunken 12AX7s in the
preamp) and it sounds AWESOME! Beautiful
hot-rodded vintage Marshall tones with rich
harmonic complexity. I must admit, I was somewhat skeptical that
NOS tubes would make much of a difference, but I'm a believer now!
Thanks again for the great tubes and prompt
service.
Peter Williams
Hi Mike,
Got the valves this morning - all arrived in good condition, looking
forward to trying them out!
Watford Valves here in the UK usually takes about a week to ship to a
UK address, you managed an Atlantic hop in 4! Great service.
Thanks
Hayden
Mike,
Just to let you know, before I wasn't very particular about
tubes. I was getting/buying any brand but when my friend referred
me to your website, everything changed. I had to completely
change the critical tubes in all 4 of my amps. You have
completely opened my eyes about tubes; and I can say that you are the
best in the market - very knowledgeable and honest. I can say now
that I will only buy all the tubes from you. You are the MAN, and
I can readily refer you to my friends. I'm not a pro player but I
love to jam/gig with my friends; and of course, I love my amps.
Thank you.
Rafael
Mike & Donna,
I just wanted to let you know how
much
the NOS tubes I purchased have improved the tone in both my amp heads.
I
couldn't be happier!! Thanks for the speedy delivery as well. I
will
look you up the next time I am in the market for tubes.
Thanks again,
Dale Reel
Mike,
One of the primary issues I have had with (a competitor of KCA) is
their matching, or so called "perfect pair" nonsense. I have ALWAYS
offered,
to all that buy a "perfect pair" of their tubes, to come to me with the
tubes, and I will show them how they actually match .... statically AND
dynamically on a test equipment at no cost to them.
They use these "numbers", which I can not equate to any sort of tube
testing equipment, or B+ voltage, or bias voltage. The numbers in
almost every
case, are the same on their label, but in these cases I cannot find any
sort of match at all.
Maybe it is just me, and perhaps their tubes are the "perfect pair",
that is surely possible I guess.
Your preamp tubes go through testing on the VTV test unit, and it
shows. When you sell an audiophile quality tube, it is quiet and
matched on both sides of the triode. Hell, that is why I send folks to
you, and I do not think I have ever had anything but thanks from folks
that I did refer your way.
I cannot figure out how (a competitor) does whatever they think they
are doing. I have ten folks on three continents that order stuff from
them
and other vendors, where for output tubes say something to the extent
of
.... "I have a Marshall 1987 or a Fender Super reverb. I want a set of
tubes that will be the same as the stock tubes as the bias has never
been
adjusted if possible". You would be shocked at what we get.
Now, if I call a tube factory and ask for samples, they turn out to be
hand picked samples, so I found out quite early on, that this did not
work.
You have been on my website for perhaps over two years at this point.
Before you knew me or were on the website, a fair amount of stuff was
ordered from you via you call in phone line by various folks that I
work with. In every case, we received what we expected and at a price
that was more than fair.
I personally come to your company most often, as you have what may be
the largest supply of NOS stuff for guitar players. There are some high
end
audiophile folks out there that have more of the "non-common tubes not
generally
used in guitar amps", and they are nice too, but can be pricy.
I find your value for your asking price to be execeptional, and quality
consistent.
I will also publically state here, that I have never received any
discount, free stuff, compensation, or consideration in any form from KCA. I buy stuff at the posted
price on KCA's website.
I take no
compensation from the folks on my personal website in any way. This is
one way of trying to have folks on my website that deserve to be there,
rather than folks
that buy advertising or give free stuff out.
Folks that know me personally, know that when I like something, I go
all out .... and when I do not, I do the same. There is no gray with
me, it
is black or white. Maybe that is part of the reason I have been married
three times.
In any case, I very strongly support KCA,
and have many clients that are thankful for the way you have supported
them.
Myles Rose
Groove Tubes Special Applications Group &
Guitar Amplifier Blueprinting
www.guitaramplifierblueprinting.com
Mike:
..........
I always appreciate your friendly service,
astute advice, awesome inventory, attention to detail and promptness!
Sincerely,
Kenny Lippe
Thank you sooo much for the prompt service and
the great tubes!!! This just proves how important good NOS tubes
are!!!!!! My blacface deluxe rev has never sounded so good!!!!
Who needs "the peddle of the month" ???? All you need is a good guitar,
cord, and a great amp!!!! My 62 ri George L cord, Delux with
youre RCA NOS tubes and WEBER speak have ALL the tone and sound
anyone could ever use!!!!!!!!!!!!! My 52 teleri Really came to
life with this setup also My mod. princeton kicks with those visseuex
tubes !!!!!!!! Please exept my thanks and i will be
ordering many more things from you soon and will spread the word about
youre tubes !!!!!!! It really is nice to have the"tone" at my
fingertips and not have to cover it up with anybodys effects and just
dealing with learning to play up to my equipments potential!!!!!!
I have tried just about every thing their is
to buy
to improve tone on already "good equipment" but this tube thing
really
is
the single best bang for the buck ive found!
Thanx Kevin Hanson
Hi Mike:
Received the order today - no problem.
That's a record - 8 days!
Stewart Laird (Australia)
Hey Mike,
What a surprise ..............I recieved the
tubes today! I didn't expect to get them
this quickly!!! Thanks! Everything went exactly as planned. No lost
parcels or broken tubes (they were
packedvery well) , etc. It's been a pleasure doing business with you. I
wish alldealers/vendors, etc were as helpful and service-oriented
as you are. You'll definitely be hearing from me
soonagain................
I have to get off the computor now and pop a
set of those RCA's into my '66 BFSR and
crank it! BTW, keep those
e-mail spams coming!
Once again thanks.
Regards,
Peter Festejo (Sweden)
Mike:
There are a few Internet tubes sales outlets, and
most have very comparable prices. You were by far the friendliest
and most concerned about what tubes I needed. Thanks again for
the help. I can't wait to hear my Blue Angel with its new tubes!
Nick Dahl ndd3@cornell.edu
Mike,
I received the order a couple of days ago and
everything is fine. It's the first time that somebody's taking care
about the receiving of an order from the States to Germany.
Excellent customer service!
Thank you and happy holidays,
Lothar Dudek
Hey Mike, I got my tubes (RCA Blackplate 6V6's
and JAN GE 12AX7WA's) on wednesday, they sound fantastic and matched
within 1mA! thanks a lot!
Marc Corbett
Mike,
Just wanted to let you
know how pleased I am with the Mullard EL34's you sent. My Amp
has never sounded better! Hopefully you will have some more of
these for sale in the future.
Thank you,
Dave Super
Hi Mike!
I've adjusted the Bias and now it's OK. The tubes
(JAN Philips 6L6GC's) work right.
I played with Kenny Neel and his blues Band
,last nite,at Isola del Liri Blues Festival. We played together on the
"The Twin" 'cause the sound was very great.
I want to Thank you again.
:-)
Ciao Gianfranco (Italy)
you're the man...i agree with you, i think
he's (the
amp tech) just pissed cause i didn't buy Ruby tubes from
him...put rectifier
tube (Brimar 5R4) and preamp tubes (12AY7's) in (reissue Bassman) it
last
night...already have seen improvemnt as amp starts to break up at 4 now
(instead
of 8) and has better tone to boot...that Brimar tube is cool
looking
(any idea on year it was made), amp tech said i didn't need to
rebias
the rectifier tube, hope he's right on that, if not i'll have him
do
that...i love to do a "pleased customer letter" for your web site
Gary G.
Dear Mike
The RCA/Sylvania large bottle 6CA7/EL34 pairs
came in yesterday - in perfect condition. The sound is great again. I
simply couldn't accustom to the sound of the new small bottle
substitutes in
my vintage Ampliton TS3000. And there is that violet glow in the large
bottles ....... If you like, let me know whenever yout get in these
fine
(as far as I know Sylvania, RCA/Sylvania, WE ??) large bottles. Thank
you - as a reference - for this incredibly fast and friendly service
(US - Switzerland in 4 working days - order sent
and confirmed on sunday !).
All the best for your business
Walter
Hi Mike,
Great news, i received my tubes on tuesday
29th. It's a great improvement on my stock fender tubes. My DELUXE
REVERB
is much more better now, no more microphony, no more noises, and a
brighter sond. I put a 5751 in the first stage of the vibrato channel,
and the
amp is more clean when crancking up.With my strat plugged into the
"low"input jack, and using a power brake, i can turn the volume to 8,
and the amp
stays clean. Beyond this point it's a nice overdrive. Of course when i
use my epiphone with humbuckers, the overdrive starts more soon.
Anyway,
i want to congratulate you for your efficiency. I've received my order
in 1 week, and the tubes are good. Thank's again for your advices.
Best regards from France
Robert