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ajdover
Senior Member
Username: ajdover

Post Number: 629
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 8:40 pm:   Edit Post

What tube should I buy for an F1-X? I tried Groove tubes but they're way too wide for the sleeve. Suggestions?

Alan
elwoodblue
Advanced Member
Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 384
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 1:31 pm:   Edit Post

I remember a post explaining this predicament about a year ago...I'll see if I can find it.
elwoodblue
Advanced Member
Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 385
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 1:36 pm:   Edit Post

here

and here
hieronymous
Advanced Member
Username: hieronymous

Post Number: 321
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 2:39 pm:   Edit Post

Great detective work elwoodblue! I took a look in the FAQ section - these should definitely go in there!
elwoodblue
Advanced Member
Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 388
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 3:31 pm:   Edit Post

thanks...using google's advanced search with alembic.com as the domain is a nice a quick way to find these nuggets...(now if I could find some of those other nuggets that easy)

kris(the sober one)
ajdover
Senior Member
Username: ajdover

Post Number: 630
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 9:11 pm:   Edit Post

Guys,

Thanks for the help. I've ordered several tubes (new production Mullard, JJ/Tesla, and a Sovtek) from Tube Depot. I know the Sovtek should fit, so I'll see if the others do. Maybe we should do a listing at some time of the tubes that fit the F1-X/F2-B so folks know what to buy when the time comes? Might come in handy.

More to follow,

Alan
elwoodblue
Advanced Member
Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 390
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 11:09 pm:   Edit Post

that'd be good...I have yet to open mine up, I'd like to see how the different ones color the sound as I'm used to the tight pristine sound of how they are now...I always see it as a dark starry night, with fireballs of sound as I play.
Maybe the mullards would be like a breezy day??...um, I'm a strange one, I'll admit that.
cheers
wayne
Intermediate Member
Username: wayne

Post Number: 161
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, June 27, 2008 - 10:19 am:   Edit Post

I'm using 5751 and 12AT tubes. Both fit much easier than the 12AX7, but have lower gain. Although, I've had no complaints on the level I can produce with them.

I run the neck through the 5751 and the bridge through the 12AT. Both are more "open" than the 12AX7 with the 5751 having a bit more bottom than the 12AT (but less than the 12AX7).

When I got my F2B I went through an a-b-c trial and found that the 12AX7 sounded "loose" to me. So, I have an F1X with a 5751, an F1X with a 12AT, and an F2B with one of each.

My 12ATs are NOS Phillips and the 5751 is a new Phillips (I think).

FWIW.....

C-Ya.........wayne
elwoodblue
Advanced Member
Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 391
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, June 27, 2008 - 12:03 pm:   Edit Post

great info...thanks wayne
I'll have to open both of mine up and try some A/B-ing .

I'll post what I find.One I bought used so it might have something different than stock in it.
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 5378
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, June 27, 2008 - 4:51 pm:   Edit Post

In the "How to Change a Tube" post in the FAQ, I mention the problem of tube diameter. You can find tubes from every manufacturer that fit, and you can also find ones that don't fit. The ratio of too big to okay size changes over time.

I'll ask my dad to reveal the sizing specs so that you can ask your tube supplier to send you something that will certainly fit. Once I get the details, I'll add it to the FAQ for both preamps.
elwoodblue
Advanced Member
Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 395
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, June 27, 2008 - 9:03 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks Mica.

it's a treat to have things made easy,
ajdover
Senior Member
Username: ajdover

Post Number: 631
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Monday, June 30, 2008 - 8:20 pm:   Edit Post

Got the new Mullard, JJ, and Sovtek from Tube Depot today.

Mullard: didn't fit.
Sovtek: didn't fit.
JJ: fit. Is in the pre as we speak.

Alan

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