Tube rolling the Purity One

tmazz · September 24, 2011, 11:50:15 PM

Come on Gene, us TT guys get alot of exercise. Not only am I getting up to flip the album sides but I switched to heavy vinyl to get a better workout.

Response Audio · September 30, 2011, 02:10:40 PM

Okay, no more vinyl talk. I lost all my vinyl in the flood and it is far too depressing to hear about people talking about their vinyl

tmazz · September 30, 2011, 10:01:17 PM

Quote from: Response Audio on September 30, 2011, 02:10:40 PM
Okay, no more vinyl talk. I lost all my vinyl in the flood and it is far too depressing to hear about people talking about their vinyl

Bill I realize all the covers would be ruined, but couldn't you clean the vinyl on an RCM and buy plains cardboard jackets to store them in ?

Response Audio · October 01, 2011, 03:41:26 PM

QuoteBill I realize all the covers would be ruined, but couldn't you clean the vinyl on an RCM and buy plains cardboard jackets to store them in ?

That was my first thought but the water was so muddy, full of chimicals (fuel oil, gasoline, diesel fuel and who knows what elase) and moving so fast throughout my store that it actually ruined the vinyl. There were a few amplifiers where the fast moving water (Class 3 whirlpools according to the fast water rescue team) literally acted like a sandblaster and removed paint.
On most albums, I could not even seperate the paper from the vinyl. Believe me, it was heartbreaking.

etcarroll · October 01, 2011, 04:01:26 PM

That's a terrible story.

If it's any consolation, I hear a little 'tube rush' with the Teles.

So I'm only 99% digging the vinyl.

Response Audio · October 01, 2011, 05:20:52 PM

QuoteIf it's any consolation, I hear a little 'tube rush' with the Teles.

So I'm only 99% digging the vinyl.

Nope, no consolation

etcarroll · October 22, 2011, 06:05:08 AM

Got a pr., gonna roll them in.

The Teles I put in may be unbalanced, right channel always seems to want to be heard more since they went in.

Bill on the way to have a listen, gonna start warming up some Amperex Bugle Boy 15mm greyplates w/ribs.

Quote from: Bunky on March 09, 2011, 03:44:49 AM
if you can find a pair to try of the Amperex Holland longplate D getter 12AU7 bugle boys or PQ's or the Amperex Holland 7316 longplate D getter 12AU7 varient depending on your system i think you may prefer them to any other 12AU7 out there. these tubes were made from the mid 50's with a few still being made in early 1962. D getters are awesome tubes that are very balanced in the highs,mids and lows and have a beautiful sparkle on the top end

etcarroll · October 23, 2011, 08:02:35 AM

Oh happy day!!!!!!!!!!

I guess the Teles just needed to be reseated, as I rolled through the Bugle Boys, then the Teles, then the Mullards I liked so much so Bill could hear the difference. He liked the Teles so I put them back in, and realized the stage was 'centered' again. Yay!!!

Guess they just needed to be reseated.

Morganc · February 04, 2012, 08:22:15 PM

Hey Guys,
I have a new Purity One with Sylvania tubes and am really finding it lacking in resolution, detail, and soundstage. I have read this thread a few times, but was hoping that you guys would all chime in with your favorite tube choice, especially those that will bring a much larger soundstage and much more detail, as those are the qualities that seem to be lacking with the Sylvanias.
If you could also recommend a source for your tube that would be great too, unless someone is willing to part with a nice pair:). I originally put the Pre up for sale after first hearing it, but am reconsidering it now as maybe I should put a little effort in tube rolling before I give up.
Thanks so much,
Morgan

Morganc · February 04, 2012, 08:52:03 PM

So on the advice of a wise Satfrat, I thought I would list my system:
Decware Torii amp
Tekton Pendragons Speakers
Tranquility SE DAC
Mac Mini Server

Thanks:)

shadowlight · February 05, 2012, 07:24:10 AM

Morgan,

You might want to take a look at the following thread about 12au7 tube recommendation.

http://www.audionervosa.com/index.php?topic=725.60

etcarroll · February 05, 2012, 07:43:57 AM

I got my Teles from Greengirl on ebay, that thread just got resurrected for some reason;

http://www.audionervosa.com/index.php?topic=3034.msg48664;topicseen#msg48664

Morganc · February 05, 2012, 04:02:11 PM

Thanks guys. Those are all very helpful and I found many of the tubes talked about on those threads.

I did find a pair of Amperex in the closet and replaced the Sylvanias, and now I am taking the Purity One off the market! Let's just say, huge upgrade

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I still would love to hear everyone's all time favorite and best bang for the buck tubes. Of course system synergy is key, but these recommendations are a good starting point, so thanks.

Morganc · February 06, 2012, 10:35:06 AM

Quote from: Morganc on February 05, 2012, 04:02:11 PM
Thanks guys. Those are all very helpful and I found many of the tubes talked about on those threads.

I did find a pair of Amperex in the closet and replaced the Sylvanias, and now I am taking the Purity One off the market! Let's just say, huge upgrade .

I still would love to hear everyone's all time favorite and best bang for the buck tubes. Of course system synergy is key, but these recommendations are a good starting point, so thanks.

Just noticed that these are the same orange globe Amperex that etcarroll enjoyed a few pages back....I would love to hear a comparison between these orange globes and others that you enjoy.

Response Audio · February 06, 2012, 10:57:59 AM

Hello Morganc
Ad to hear your are keeping the Purity. Just curious, what piece do you have?

You are absolutely right about system synergy and choosing tubes to meet you taste and synergy with the system. Sometimes we need a little tone to warm things up and other times we need something a bit more 'direct' to bring to life an otherwise overly warm, bloomy system.

As you and many other have noticed, the Purity preamps will show any subtle changes in the system from the subtlties of tubes and cables to major changes such as different components.

Do keep us up to date on how the system comes together over time. It is my opinion that a system as a whole needs to break in untouched for about 30 days to realize its fullest potential.