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Post by shafesk on Dec 14, 2010 22:47:58 GMT
Hi everyone, this is my first post so please go easy on me. I have an X-can v1 and was wondering if I could use E88CC and ECC88 tubes interchangeably. Some people say that one of these tubes require higher current for eg.600ma . Can I overcome this problem with just buying a power adapter which is 12v ac @600ma or greater? One more question I have is if I put tubes which require more power am I in risk of blowing my amp up?
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Post by PinkFloyd on Dec 15, 2010 21:22:59 GMT
Hi everyone, this is my first post so please go easy on me. I have an X-can v1 and was wondering if I could use E88CC and ECC88 tubes interchangeably. Some people say that one of these tubes require higher current for eg.600ma . Can I overcome this problem with just buying a power adapter which is 12v ac @600ma or greater? One more question I have is if I put tubes which require more power am I in risk of blowing my amp up? Hi, Welcome to the forum, sorry for not geting back to you sooner. ECC88 is basically a 6DJ8 and E88CC is a 6922. No problems (at all) using either in the X-Can V1, you won't blow anything up. The only one you have to watch out for is the 6N1P-EB (a Russian valve) it requires double the heater current so you really have to fit something a bit more meaty than the MF (500mA) wallwart with these. My personal favourites in the V1 are 6922 or 6H23N.... the ECC88 (6DJ8) are classed as "general purpose" types whereas the 6922 (E88CC) are specced for "military" use... the "JAN" (in Jan Phillips 6922) stands for Joint army / Navy. Similarly, the Russian 6H23N are OTK marked "military controlled" inspection mark..... I'm not into war (and all the shite that goes with it) but the military specced valves will generally last longer than their general purpose variants and (some say) sound better too. Hope this helps, Mike. |
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Post by mrarroyo on Dec 15, 2010 23:50:13 GMT
I will add to save your money and do not go for expensive tubes. You should be able to get a matched pair of 6922 for under $30 USD.
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Post by shafesk on Dec 16, 2010 20:41:32 GMT
Thank you for your advice. Unfortunately I have foolishly ordered 6n1p-ev from ebay. Can you tell me how powerful an adapter should I buy if I want to run these. Haven't got enough to buy a little pinky yet, I was hoping for a cheaper solution. Should a 12v ac adapter @ 1000ma cut it...I have found one for 10 pounds
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