If you buy better tubes, do they have to be a matched pair?
622653
You don't have to buy a same MFG but have to buy a same model. For example little dot use 5654, 6AK5, 9002. I bought a pair of RCA 5654 from e-bay around $45 and I love it. I used AKG247.
622654
the best answer i can give is a combination of marburg and max d. answer, the tubes should be the of the same type, but the don't have to be "matched"but, "matched" would be optimal , though they usually do cost more for the process of testing, matching
622655
No, there is no need for matched tubes. The LD1+ is a very user friendly hybrid amp. You can find lots of information on tube rolling here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/364043/little-dot-i-tube-rolling
622656
Yes i buy 5654 tubes GE and soon i will get 6J1P Russian Tubes now I don't have a LittleDot becauase has a troubleshooting i ship back to the seller and i'm still waiting the seller's send me a new one expected feb 10,2014
622657
You should try to get matched pairs as they will provide better channel balance and better SNR. Not a requirement though.
622658
Yes, each tube handles one channel of audio, unmatched tubes will give an unbalanced and most likely annoying sound signature.
1003810
Not necessarily... I would advise buying in pairs unless its a replacement ..
2146118
Sorry, I don't know it. Seems like they should match, if you order the same ones.
1948436
I ordered both mating parts (same brand), so I can't say whether it would mate with another brand. Sorry, EricP
695133
No it is the same.....just turn one one of them upside down and they will match up when plugged together
242671
I am sure it can be matched. I would just contact the seller, they were great with me!
2124198
I would go buy a pair of matched cheap tubes first somewhere online and see if the problem can be solved.
2049267
I have no idea. You'd have to check with who you are buying them from. I love mine with no problems.
1460359
Hey. I only have coil machines , but as far as I know tubes are standard and they should fit your machine. They're a good quality and smart purchase. They're tubes with needles in them already . Great buy. Only advice is that you choose the needle sizes you use most so you don't end up with a bunch you can't use and not enough of the others.
1532408
No you have to have tubes that are specific to this brand. Crittertrail/habitrail tubes are smaller and more narrow than the tubes here.
1960478
I don't know for sure. I am thinking not, but it's worth it to ask. I find having a matching pair is nice, as they aren't very large. I am using them as end tables next to my loveseat.
1690774
Yes. After about 6 years some of the tubing had rusted enough to need replacement. Each piece can be purchased online.
576979
Yes. There is a splitter on the tubes so you can use it as a single or a double.
1205500
These were sold individually (so buy two for them to match). They are interchangeable too. I've been using these since the purchase with no issues and they look nice.
2222820
I can't say if if their will be a big diff. but there will be a difference in richness of sound, if you get a better tube it will be even better.
1014570
You can find an assortment of vintage tubes (that will replace the 6AK5) at www.nostubestore.com/search/label/EF95%2F6AK5%2F5654%2FCV4010%2FM8100%2FWE403A%2F6J1. You can also search eBay. Decent tubes will likely run about $8-12 a piece depending on how many you buy at one time. Really good matched pairs might be $20-40 each (or $40-$80 per pair), again depending on how many you buy. I personally recommend Mullard or Rohre, but just make sure you are getting a 6AK5 replacement.
1815365
I would suggest try 3 tubes and do it religiously and if it doesn't work don't buy it again :)