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Message started by Ron on 01/11/13 at 00:47:09

Title: Mini Torii Help
Post by Ron on 01/11/13 at 00:47:09

All,

I just received my Mini Torii left channel is absolutely amazing, while the right channel does not work at all. The voltage regulator does not come on. I swapped the OA3 tubes and the problem stayed with the left channel, not with the tube, so the tubes are fine. I am really bummed. Any ideas are greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Ron

Title: Re: Mini Torii Help
Post by Ron on 01/11/13 at 01:00:42

The problem followed the EZ81 regulator, emailed Steve for a replacement.

All is well!

-R

Title: Re: Mini Torii Help
Post by busterfree on 01/11/13 at 01:21:53

Great. Glad all is well. Get a back up set of tubes. Let us know what you think of the amp. I am listening to mine now, and I like it a lot. ;D

Title: Re: Mini Torii Help
Post by Ron on 01/11/13 at 01:41:28

Yeah I am glad that it followed the tube, for sure!

Any recommendations on tubes other than JJ's?

-R

Title: Re: Mini Torii Help
Post by Rivieraranch on 01/11/13 at 02:50:21

Obtain some RFT EZ81's from Jim McShane. They work quite well.

Title: Re: Mini Torii Help
Post by Ron on 01/11/13 at 03:53:08

Thanks, I will take a peek at those.

Title: Re: Mini Torii Help
Post by HPDJ on 01/11/13 at 06:09:08

Brent Jesse also has a great selection of tubes and is really great to communicate with! As far as the JJ EZ81's.....do yourself a favor and get a set of NOS EZ81 tubes :)

Title: Re: Mini Torii Help
Post by Rivieraranch on 01/11/13 at 11:29:36

You could try some RCA, GE or Sylvania 6CA4.

Title: Re: Mini Torii Help
Post by Ron on 01/11/13 at 11:39:57

Any advice on the Tesla brand?

http://www.thetubestore.com/Tubes/6CA4-EZ81-Tube-Types/Tesla-6CA4-EZ81

Maybe that or a Mullard brand 6CA4?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Mullard-6CA4-EZ81-Vacuum-Tube-2X-Tested-TV-7-U-56-56-Min-40-S-/120892782634?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item1c25c5782a

Title: Re: Mini Torii Help
Post by Ron on 01/11/13 at 11:51:14

One other question, should both the rectifiers match brands or is that not important?

Title: Re: Mini Torii Help
Post by Ron on 01/11/13 at 21:51:27

RFT EZ81's ordered.

Thanks for all the great information everyone!
Now to roll in some nice NOS 6L6 tubes on this bad boy!

-R