[R-390] The 390 archives

[jlap1939@yahoo.com]

Friends,

Offer much thanks for help..I will try harder to be
a part, and to do my own repairs..Will report what I
find after I get another 6AK6 in it...

I did miss a few in replying to mail..In parti. a list
member who offered a trade..lost the mail somehow, so
I thank you right here...

I also was pleased to see some more "war stories" on.
Really enjoy the real stuff...Remember well watching a
row of "experts" (the orig. experts!!) run a "mill"
and talk at the same time...Always did amaze me...I
could never type that well, much less do the code..
Guess a lot saw the big teletype operations where the
noise was high enough to give you a headache, as well.
and the newer Amt. systems etc..I know the modern
solid
state and computer world has simplified all this, but
some magic has been lost in the change, it seems to
me..

I wanted to tell you how much I have enjoyed through
the years reading the past archives of several groups.
There is much to be gleaned from these sources, and I
encourage it..In addition the lists of mil. equip.
are really great..

I ran off many hundreds of pages from the 390 ref. and
I would like to draw your attention to the period 1997
through 2000 for a lot of information on AM and SSB
rec. from such as Dr. Johnson, and testimonials on
everything from the simple audio trans. to the best
of Sherwood equip....Worth another careful reading for
anyone. (I read them in bed with my crackers at nite.)

In addition there was a lot on testing and the various
fig. possible, incl. material from many on the best
rebuilders..all kinds of material to demonstrate the
amazing stats. possible with the 390 series..Proof
again that few units can surpass them..Also material 
on the Hammarlund and RME and TMC converters etc...
and a lot on how to (try) to make the 390 sound Hi
Fi...Incl. Klipsh to Kleronomos..All so much a part
of the growing appreciation for tubes in gen, and
the 390 in particular..(altho some stuff is in fact,
solid state anyway) 

((Reminds me of an aquaint...He
has spent several THOUSAND...(per lick) on brand new
tube based gear for Hi Fi..and pays upwards of $150
for what he calls "Vinyl" (and I call a record...)
Anyone know much about this "new" market for VERY HIGH
END tube gear???))

Try reading this material again....Its great..

Regards,

John




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