just joined the HP8 "owners club".
listening for the 1st time tonight.
i estimate the amp to be 9-10 years old and i do have a few questions.
how long are the caps expected to last? (Jensen)
compared to my nearly new otl, the valves seem to move around a fare bit in their sockets. could this be an issue (does not appear to effect the sound).
sounds really good apart from a bit of hiss/hum when i crank up the vol with no music playing, is this normal with otc?
would a service at Icon be recommended (it was last done 5 yrs ago).
very happy with my purchase over all and certainly willing to pay for a service , should it be recommended.
for the 1st time i can enjoy my old d2000 on a tube amp, they sound a tad bloated on my otl.
listening for the 1st time tonight.
i estimate the amp to be 9-10 years old and i do have a few questions.
how long are the caps expected to last? (Jensen)
compared to my nearly new otl, the valves seem to move around a fare bit in their sockets. could this be an issue (does not appear to effect the sound).
sounds really good apart from a bit of hiss/hum when i crank up the vol with no music playing, is this normal with otc?
would a service at Icon be recommended (it was last done 5 yrs ago).
very happy with my purchase over all and certainly willing to pay for a service , should it be recommended.
for the 1st time i can enjoy my old d2000 on a tube amp, they sound a tad bloated on my otl.