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ADA Preamps => MP-2 => Topic started by: Neal Saenz on January 21, 2015, 07:21:31 PM

Title: Removing Tubes in MP-2
Post by: Neal Saenz on January 21, 2015, 07:21:31 PM

Before I destroy this due to some unknown technique, is there anything specific I need to know about removing/replacing the tubes in my MP-2? Is it more than a simple "twist and/or pull here"?

Title: Re: Removing Tubes in MP-2
Post by: rnolan on January 22, 2015, 02:34:03 AM

They can be a bit tight, don't twist just pull them from their sockets as gently as you can, you may want to have a finger steady the tube socket/board so as not to put any strain on the tube board (both removal and insertion).  Watch out for the heat resistant foam spacers around the tubes, they are easy to break at their thinnest points. I found it easier/better to insert the new tubes with the foam spacers on the tube rather than trying to push them on after (I think I learned that by breaking one a bit trying to slide it on after putting the tube in). Also take note of where the foam spacers are located and orientated (they're not symmetrical) before you remove the tubes so you can get them back in the same position.

Title: Re: Removing Tubes in MP-2
Post by: RobbHell on January 22, 2015, 06:38:08 PM

Rinse,Lather,Repeat

Title: Re: Removing Tubes in MP-2
Post by: rnolan on January 23, 2015, 01:01:40 AM

Quote from: RobbHell on January 22, 2015, 06:38:08 PM

Rinse,Lather,Repeat

  :dunno:

Title: Re: Removing Tubes in MP-2
Post by: RobbHell on January 23, 2015, 08:30:58 AM

Yea read the directions... does anyone here have a sense of humor...?

Title: Re: Removing Tubes in MP-2
Post by: rnolan on January 23, 2015, 08:59:50 PM

Hey Rob, yeah, sorry LOL