What tubes can I use with this amp. Is there a certain model number? I already have this amp, however I'm looking for a better tube to add more warmth
1691722
Electro Harmonix gold plugs have a direct replacement that works very well.
1691723
This amp uses a 6922 tube, which can be replaced easily. Mine came with an Electro Harmonix 6922EH, and it sounds great. IMO, unless you have the spare cash to do a Pepsi challenge and buy several tubes for comparison, have at it. Otherwise, I don't see there being a point since it's pretty 'warm' as it is. It sounds great with the stock tube and the differences between them are pretty subtle. Just IMO, though.Sidenote: A lot of people say the 6922 is interchangeable with 6DJ8 tubes. However, this is not the case here, so don't buy them. The 6922 tubes can replace 6DJ8's, but not the other way around, so if you use 6DJ8 in a circuit designed for 6922's, bad things could happen. This amp uses a 6922 tube, which can be replaced easily. Mine came with an Electro Harmonix 6922EH, and it sounds great. IMO, unless you have the spare cash to do a Pepsi challenge and buy several tubes for comparison, have at it. Otherwise, I don't see there being a point since it's pretty 'warm' as it is. It sounds great with the stock tube and the differences between them are pretty subtle. Just IMO, though.Sidenote: A lot of people say the 6922 is interchangeable with 6DJ8 tubes. However, this is not the case here, so don't buy them. The 6922 tubes can replace 6DJ8's, but... » Read More This amp uses a 6922 tube, which can be replaced easily. Mine came with an Electro Harmonix 6922EH, and it sounds great. IMO, unless you have the spare cash to do a Pepsi challenge and buy several tubes for comparison, have at it. Otherwise, I don't see there being a point since it's pretty 'warm' as it is. It sounds great with the stock tube and the differences between them are pretty subtle. Just IMO, though.Sidenote: A lot of people say the 6922 is interchangeable with 6DJ8 tubes. However, this is not the case here, so don't buy them. The 6922 tubes can replace 6DJ8's, but not the other way around, so if you use 6DJ8 in a circuit designed for 6922's, bad things could happen. « Show Less
1114495
The tubes can last for many years, well over a decade in most cases. I did replace the tubes. The kind of sound (tone and clarity or distortion) you want the amp to produce on it's own will determine which tubes you could try. I use pedals for overdrive so general higher quality tubes to give more "head room" (clearer tones at higher volumes) are what I used. Just Google 'replacing the tubes in a VHT Special 6' and you'll see a lot of discussions about which tube combos will make the tube either clearer. more distorted, warmer, sharper, louder, quieter or whatever. One great thing is, even if you do NOTHING with the tubes this amp will still sound wonderful. I love mine. The tubes can last for many years, well over a decade in most cases. I did replace the tubes. The kind of sound (tone and clarity or distortion) you want the amp to produce on it's own will determine which tubes you could try. I use pedals for overdrive so general higher quality tubes to give more "head room" (clearer tones at higher volumes) are what I used. Just Google 'replacing the tubes in a VHT Special 6' and you'll see a lot of discussions about which tube combos will make the tube either clearer. more distorted, warmer, sharper, louder, quieter or whatever. One... » Read More The tubes can last for many years, well over a decade in most cases. I did replace the tubes. The kind of sound (tone and clarity or distortion) you want the amp to produce on it's own will determine which tubes you could try. I use pedals for overdrive so general higher quality tubes to give more "head room" (clearer tones at higher volumes) are what I used. Just Google 'replacing the tubes in a VHT Special 6' and you'll see a lot of discussions about which tube combos will make the tube either clearer. more distorted, warmer, sharper, louder, quieter or whatever. One great thing is, even if you do NOTHING with the tubes this amp will still sound wonderful. I love mine. « Show Less
1304235
I have been using the ART Tube as is (no upgrades) for about a year, and I love it. I use it on both voice and guitar and it really gives me more sound, and a warmer sound, to work with and shape. I have not used a high-end pre-amp before so the ART my actually be horrible in comparison but ignorance is bliss and it sounds good to me.
1114497
This is a perfect 1st tube amp! The tubes will last awhile - most people recommend a year or so, unless you play a TON, in which case less. Good news: tubes are (relatively) cheap. I own this amp and swapped the tubes out for Ruby tubes, and I would recommend it (although the stock tubes aren't terrible for your first tube amp). The beauty of this amp is that it's very easy to change tubes - literally anyone can do it. Just search and you will find instructions on how. You'll need a 12ax7 and 6v6 type tube. The 12ax7 you can trade out for many different kinds for many different tones. The 6v6 can also be swapped, but requires an adapter for smaller EL84 tubes. This is a perfect 1st tube amp! The tubes will last awhile - most people recommend a year or so, unless you play a TON, in which case less. Good news: tubes are (relatively) cheap. I own this amp and swapped the tubes out for Ruby tubes, and I would recommend it (although the stock tubes aren't terrible for your first tube amp). The beauty of this amp is that it's very easy to change tubes - literally anyone can do it. Just search and you will find instructions on how. You'll need a 12ax7 and 6v6 type tube. The 12ax7 you can trade out for many different kinds for many different tones. The... » Read More This is a perfect 1st tube amp! The tubes will last awhile - most people recommend a year or so, unless you play a TON, in which case less. Good news: tubes are (relatively) cheap. I own this amp and swapped the tubes out for Ruby tubes, and I would recommend it (although the stock tubes aren't terrible for your first tube amp). The beauty of this amp is that it's very easy to change tubes - literally anyone can do it. Just search and you will find instructions on how. You'll need a 12ax7 and 6v6 type tube. The 12ax7 you can trade out for many different kinds for many different tones. The 6v6 can also be swapped, but requires an adapter for smaller EL84 tubes. « Show Less
1795195
It's a pure tube amp but it has digital effects as well. So, you can use the clean tube sound or add digital effects to the chain (e.g. reverb, delay, distortion). You can set them up with fender fuse.
1380557
can;'t remember the sound of the orginal tube since i immediately replaced it with a amperex 12ax7 which sounded much more musical and sweeter. Also, many other tubes induced that horrible hum. Check out http://www.audioasylum.com/scripts/d.pl?audio/faq/joes-tubes.html#12AX7 which i've used as my tube bible. My personal favorite in my main system but doesnt sound great in the bellari is the tung sol 5751 which in my main tube system, sounds sweet, detailed with tons of air, light on bass and weight, but the air of the top end sings in my main system.
1913095
This amp would be a good match since it uses tubes and has a bit warmer sound as compared to its solid state brother.
980455
This is a great amp.http://www.amazon.com/gp/r.html?R=1VT9WZRKT4420&C;=3TG14KBDH777U&H;=6ISVNJSFOJS0RV1FHACRNS5MDZMA&T;=C&U;=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00F0H88SY%2Fref%3Dpe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_2
1393007
i think this one puts out a little more the two sub channels put out 250 rms each or 500 rms bridged on one sub just make sure to let the amp get some air if you push it hard like i do it will burn its self out from the heat i already done this with one of these amps but for the price you cant beat this amp
227732
I upgraded to western electric 408a I do not know about the other tubes wish I did.
1638619
I have had this a few months now. I run it full 2ohms, all four F & R channels on 2ohmm Infinity Kappa's, and the sub channel 2ohm on a Xtant X1244. If I rail on this set up for about 45+ min straight, it gets hot. I ended up adding an 8" axial flow fan to my set up, blowing across the amp, and now it only gets warm to touch after wanging on it for hours at a time ....
471686
Any 12AX7-A will work as well as 12AU7A,12AT7A,7025 and others.(output power will vary by tube number).You will have to decide based on whether you want a bass(low pitch) or more of a treble(Higher pitch) sound to suit your needs.I suggest you do some Google or Yahoo research to familiarize yourself with the variations of these tubes as well as the price difference as some of these like the 7025 and some types of the 12AX7-A can get expensive....
640170
In my opinion that amp is not stable at that impedance. I have 3 of those amps in 1.33ohm config and 1.5 ohm config.I would either invest in a different amp or buy 2 one for each sub.
32794
Dear customer, thank you for your suggestion! As requested, I've uploaded the front image of the amp. As for the inside image, could you please allow me some time to communicated with the manufactry to get one. Hopefully I can post it before the coming Tuesday. Thank you!
815008
I have the amber light model. I think the blue light models were 2012 and earlier. Can't go wrong with this amp. Big, solid, open back, and great tube tone. I run a compressor and modulation effects in the amp's effects loop and it sounds that much better. Lots of tonal variety in this amp.
145708
Mine is 110. If you get it I would suggest spending the extra $40 and get the Voshkod Russian tube upgrades off of eBay. It makes the sound less harsh and a little more detailed.
260754
Hi Evan FurrThese speakers will work in series wiring configuration, so your amp wont overheat.Thank you for choosing The Wires Zone.