Thanks for your good work sir. Tubes do matter. I just replaced Chinese 6k4's (were distorting a bit) with GE JAN 5654W's. Very clean, realistic sound. Big improvement. $17 for a matched pair is a normal price. Just a free FYI y'all.
Man, the production quality just ramped up 11 notches. Gorgeous 'cinematography.' Very nice. Happy New Year to the entire Upscale fam. These vids probably do more good than you realize so please keep them coming.
Been buying tubes for the past 25 years and have never been disappointed with tubes from either Upscale or Jim McShane. I've pretty much given up on every place else.
Always enjoy the videos Kevin. And great advice on choosing tubes - read the reviews, see what others say that is meaningful to you and your wants. More bass, soundstage, brilliant highs? Part of the fun is picking through the comments looking for common themes
I saw your Video this morning and made two big (for me) orders. 8 6H30’s for my BAT VK-50SE (one channel has dull highs and crap midrange), and 4 KT150’s for my Jolida 3502P (checked with MIke Allen and he gave me some good advise). Play that Amp as is for a while and get used to it before installing the 150’s. All Platinum Cryo’d. I’m a Tube Boob (Newbie) so my experience is limited to my STAX SRM-007tA, the BAT Preamp. I don’t crank the tunes like I used to so quality over quantity is my “thing” now. Great Video Kevin ! Have a Happy & Safe New Year.
What I love about watching your video's Kevin is you are always so passionate about HiFi and I really respect that. Happy new year to you and God bless you and your lovely wife Miss Laura. 👍🎸😁
I had a bad experience dealing with Ken at Upscale. Once he sold me the amp, I couldn't get any help. They are sales based, as he wanted 'credit' for the sale. I doubt the credit equates to a pat on the back? But I really want to like the company as they are informative.
@@kevind2760 Ok fine. I’ll try tubes. But I’m putting my foot down on getting a dog. My freshly refurbished Klipsch Chorus 2 may like a change from the current McIntosh
Western Electric makes a 300B. They're like $700 apiece, 1500 for a matched pair. It's not the original Western Electric company, but still in the US and the tubes are highly regarded. Eimac still makes transmitting tubes for large radio transmitters. That's all i know of. But all other audio tubes- 12at7/au7/ax7/ay7, 6sn7, 6l6, etc. are Czech, Russian or Chinese. There may be one or two very small producers elsewhere, but the vast bulk are from those three countries.
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Thanks for your good work sir. Tubes do matter. I just replaced Chinese 6k4's (were distorting a bit) with GE JAN 5654W's. Very clean, realistic sound. Big improvement. $17 for a matched pair is a normal price. Just a free FYI y'all.
Tube history videos sound like a great idea! Happy New Years!
I am listening with some of those Tele’s from Serbia right now and loving it! One of the best tube purchases I ever made.
Ditto: Would love to see a post on the Tube history and what it took to obtain them.
Man, the production quality just ramped up 11 notches. Gorgeous 'cinematography.' Very nice. Happy New Year to the entire Upscale fam. These vids probably do more good than you realize so please keep them coming.
Been buying tubes for the past 25 years and have never been disappointed with tubes from either Upscale or Jim McShane. I've pretty much given up on every place else.
Always enjoy the videos Kevin. And great advice on choosing tubes - read the reviews, see what others say that is meaningful to you and your wants. More bass, soundstage, brilliant highs? Part of the fun is picking through the comments looking for common themes
Man video production is fantastic!! Kevin is the man!!
I saw your Video this morning and made two big (for me) orders. 8 6H30’s for my BAT VK-50SE (one channel has dull highs and crap midrange), and 4 KT150’s for my Jolida 3502P (checked with MIke Allen and he gave me some good advise). Play that Amp as is for a while and get used to it before installing the 150’s. All Platinum Cryo’d. I’m a Tube Boob (Newbie) so my experience is limited to my STAX SRM-007tA, the BAT Preamp. I don’t crank the tunes like I used to so quality over quantity is my “thing” now.
Great Video Kevin ! Have a Happy & Safe New Year.
That’s cool man, I’d love to see your walking tour!
I hope to have the opportunity to visit the store this year.
Hoping all is well with the Upscale folks and have a hell-of-a New Years. Doc BC
Just changed out a 12au7 Phillips to the GE. My DBX mic pre is much brighter now. Yes no 2 are the same.
What I love about watching your video's Kevin is you are always so passionate about HiFi and I really respect that. Happy new year to you and God bless you and your lovely wife Miss Laura. 👍🎸😁
My Faforite 12AU7 is the Philips Miniwatt made in 1960.
Yeh that's a good one. I am fortunate to have a raft of Amperex Herleen 7316 and Reytheon 7028. I prefer ordinary black plate Reytheon and RCA to GE.
yes.a video memoir would be super Kevin.
Happy New Year Kevin - I still need to drop off my CD Player for repair (GOSH) I need to call you!
I had a bad experience dealing with Ken at Upscale. Once he sold me the amp, I couldn't get any help. They are sales based, as he wanted 'credit' for the sale. I doubt the credit equates to a pat on the back? But I really want to like the company as they are informative.
oh and the 'R' story is BS looking at your body language
Happiest of New Years to Ya...s
Two things I want but I resist because they are just too much work. Tubes and dogs.
Oh my God it's worth it though!
@@kevind2760
Ok fine. I’ll try tubes. But I’m putting my foot down on getting a dog. My freshly refurbished Klipsch Chorus 2 may like a change from the current McIntosh
Are there anymore new tubes made in America anymore??
Western Electric makes a 300B. They're like $700 apiece, 1500 for a matched pair. It's not the original Western Electric company, but still in the US and the tubes are highly regarded. Eimac still makes transmitting tubes for large radio transmitters. That's all i know of.
But all other audio tubes- 12at7/au7/ax7/ay7, 6sn7, 6l6, etc. are Czech, Russian or Chinese. There may be one or two very small producers elsewhere, but the vast bulk are from those three countries.
I can’t afford a Tube Amp I wish I could. Is it the same way with capacitor ? Thanks Happy New Year
buy a kit from ebay start there
@@moodyga40 what type of kit
@@RickMahoney2013 www.ebay.com.au/itm/HiFi-EL34-Vacuum-Tube-Power-Amplifier-Class-A-Stereo-Audio-Amp-DIY-Kit-12W-12W-/272043741858
@@kimstephenson9699 why
6189 is a good its in my preamp takes a good 2 years before the tube is good
Tubes don’t burn in. They start wearing out