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This forum seems kind of "dormant"..................
Well............. if hasn't been said in 4400 and some odd posts............
Is this the longest thread on AAf?
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I go for the balloon-type 56's (any brand, these just sound more transparent than the 27's in my system), with a Pope 80. I've returned to the original 6BX7 for the input from a Psvane 6SN7. YMMV
Have you tried any other rectfiers with an adapter in place of the 80 tube?
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Old 04-13-2018, 08:56 PM
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Have you tried any other rectfiers with an adapter in place of the 80 tube?
I've only used 80's in the LP-27a. I've been assuming this rectifier is the one the Pre was designed for. Since a Pre is quite delicate and easy to derail from the intended design aimed at avoiding adding noise, color and other nasties to the signal before amplification, and since mine is quite transparent (in my view), I've never even thought about experimenting with other rectifiers (as opposed to the Amp's case).

... What other alternatives are there with/without adapters?
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Well............. if hasn't been said in 4400 and some odd posts............
Is this the longest thread on AAf?
Oh sure, this has been a very rich and resilient thread ... I just meant it seemed quiet recently
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I've only used 80's in the LP-27a. I've been assuming this rectifier is the one the Pre was designed for. Since a Pre is quite delicate and easy to derail from the intended design aimed at avoiding adding noise, color and other nasties to the signal before amplification, and since mine is quite transparent (in my view), I've never even thought about experimenting with other rectifiers (as opposed to the Amp's case).

... What other alternatives are there with/without adapters?
I have some nice 5Y3's I was thinking of trying in the LP27a with adapter. It seems most of the 5 volt rectifiers can be used with the amps.
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Old 04-14-2018, 02:22 PM
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I have some nice 5Y3's I was thinking of trying in the LP27a with adapter. It seems most of the 5 volt rectifiers can be used with the amps.
On the Amp? Surely! The 5Y3 GT, for example, is virtually electrically identical to the older four-pin type 80 tube, but with an octal base. In the Amp I pair different rectifiers with the kind of output tubes in each case.

My point is the Preamp may not feel happy with an adapter as this in itself is another source of signal path intrusion. Of course worth trying to compare, but in my book it is not necessary. The 80 is remarkably inconspicuous. The beauty of this Pre is its contribution to body and gain with barely a tradeoff. Part of this achievement stems from the 80's traits. By all means give it a try and please report back.
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You are so right. I think I will just stay with the 80 on the LP-27a. I've got plenty different ones to roll.
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You are so right. I think I will just stay with the 80 on the LP-27a. I've got plenty different ones to roll.
The LP27a is designed for an 80 or 5Y3. You will likely have an early 4th of July if you try anything else. The Inspire amps are where you can experiment with rectifiers.
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The LP27a is designed for an 80 or 5Y3. You will likely have an early 4th of July if you try anything else. The Inspire amps are where you can experiment with rectifiers.


Not sure about that. If you go back a couple years here you will find that those of us with octal rectifier sockets in our linestages have tried every rectifier we have tried in our amps to varying degrees of satisfaction. That being said I have not with my lp-27a. If I was still rolling like a mad man as before I would confirm with DH and have at it.
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Not sure about that. If you go back a couple years here you will find that those of us with octal rectifier sockets in our linestages have tried every rectifier we have tried in our amps to varying degrees of satisfaction. That being said I have not with my lp-27a. If I was still rolling like a mad man as before I would confirm with DH and have at it.
I would confirm with DH
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