Jack
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Post by Jack on Oct 7, 2021 18:49:43 GMT -7
Got my Jetta a few months ago and love it! The power tubes recently became a bit microphonic, loud enough to warrant replacement, so I purchased a new set of Tung-Sol 7591A's, installed them, turned on the Jetta, and played for about 15 minutes whereupon I smelled what smelled like melting solder or maybe some other component.
Is this normal?
The new tubes are slightly mismatched at 45 and 46, but I don't think that should cause a problem, should it?
Thanks,
Jack
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Oct 7, 2021 19:58:07 GMT -7
I get that smell whenever I put new tubes in an amp. I like it actually. It usually goes away over time.
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Post by perryr on Oct 7, 2021 20:44:42 GMT -7
If those are Current readings of 45 and 46, then it is a tight match. 45 and 55 would bug me but probably still not cause troubles.
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Post by Lefty on Oct 8, 2021 8:59:47 GMT -7
Ahhh. Nothing like the smell of vintage amps, hot tubes, and cigarettes.
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Jack
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Post by Jack on Oct 8, 2021 9:26:13 GMT -7
And coffee.
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Post by daddyelmis (Greg) on Oct 8, 2021 10:21:27 GMT -7
and Rolling Rock
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Post by Chilly Gibbons (Todd T.) on Oct 9, 2021 10:00:02 GMT -7
Ahhh. Nothing like the smell of vintage amps, hot tubes, and cigarettes. Agreed, although I’d put pipe tobacco in place of the cigs |
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Post by KeithA on Oct 9, 2021 16:16:35 GMT -7
Ahhh. Nothing like the smell of vintage amps, hot tubes, and cigarettes. Agreed, although I’d put pipe tobacco in place of the cigs Lol…I’d leave both out ! |
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Post by zpilot on Oct 11, 2021 2:52:00 GMT -7
Got my Jetta a few months ago and love it! The power tubes recently became a bit microphonic, loud enough to warrant replacement, so I purchased a new set of Tung-Sol 7591A's, installed them, turned on the Jetta, and played for about 15 minutes whereupon I smelled what smelled like melting solder or maybe some other component. Is this normal? The new tubes are slightly mismatched at 45 and 46, but I don't think that should cause a problem, should it? Thanks, Jack Is there a label on the base of the tubes? If so then what you are smelling is the adhesive for that I believe. No worry. |
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Post by j4gitr (John) on Oct 11, 2021 6:12:20 GMT -7
Ahhh. Nothing like the smell of vintage amps, hot tubes, and cigarettes. |
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