All posts by: Auw Jimmy

Measuring the Tube Glass Surface Temperature

My Sanwa PC510 multimeter has the capability to measure the temperature via small probe. So, I’m curious to measure my tube glass/surface temperature. I test the 6N1P, 6N6P, and 5U4G...... Read More

My Aikido with Duelund CAST Silver Installed

Few months ago, my Aikido transformer was burned due to my stupidity plugging in 100R bleeder resistor, instead of 100K one. Well, I have ordered another replacement few months ago,...... Read More

The Most Awaited: Duelund CAST Silver Capacitor

After some crazy on the middle of the night decision, finally I decided to purchase the Duelund CAST Silver (CAST Ag) Capacitor. My friend bought my CAST Copper (CAST Cu),...... Read More

Soon, Another Shootout: Paper Tube vs Copper Tube

I acquired another varian of Jensen Film Caps, the Copper Tube. Basically, Jensen has 4 enclosure models, the cheap Aluminum Tube, then the Paper Tube, Copper Tube, and Ceramic Tube....... Read More

Jensen Axial Electrolytic Capacitor

At the end or journey where good electrolytic caps is getting more difficult to be acquired, I think I have to consider some alternatives. I love Black Gate and Elna...... Read More

12B4 with Clear Top?

Never seen this one before. But this 12B4 seems like to have a clear top. Anyway, will keep it for my private collection.... Read More

Another 6CG7/6FQ7 Clear Top

Another 6CG7/6FQ7 Clear Top, but this time without RCA markings. Made in USA, though? Very similar with RCA writings. Tested very good also on my Knight 600.... Read More

RCA 6FQ7 Clear Top

Must be another lucky day… RCA 6CG7 Clear Top. One of most wanted item. Tested very good on my Knight 600. Will check more detail after my Hickok 539B completely...... Read More

Extra LM1875

Must be my lucky day… Could get 4 pcs of LM1875 with same batch number 😉... Read More

Audio DIY Gathering at Bintaro, Indonesia

Last week, we held a DIY gathering. Located at Bintaro, Indonesia. The host was Mr. Didik F. Wiryawan and family. Around 30+ people were there, was one of the crowded...... Read More

Disassembly Hickok 539B

Due to high workload on my primary job, I prefer to leave my serious listening session for a while. So if you are waiting for my Gainclone Project initial impression,...... Read More

Vintage MilliAmperes Meter Repair

I have some collections of vintage meters. One of them have problem like shown below. The needle can’t be fixed on the zero position. It seems like the internal magnetic...... Read More