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by spike01970
Wed Jan 29, 2014 6:52 pm
Forum: Artisan Series
Topic: Crackling sound problem Artisan 30H
Replies: 1
Views: 18601

Re: Crackling sound problem Artisan 30H

If its not cables or power tubes or interference from other electric devices, then pre amp & rectifier tubes is about all you can check, then its of to the tech. you could try gently tapping a tube with a pencil to see if it changes the sound.
by spike01970
Tue Sep 03, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: Artisan Series
Topic: Artisan 15 Tube Position and Function
Replies: 14
Views: 59172

Re: Artisan 15 Tube Position and Function

This is what i found out so i will share with you, may help someone = V1 = ECC83 Ch 1 V2 = EF 86 Ch 2 V3 = ECC83 P Inverter V4 = EL 84 Power amp V5 = EL 84 Power amp V6 = EZ 81 Rectifier Changing power amp valves for other make EL 84 is fine and no bias required. The above is a basic explanation of ...
by spike01970
Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself to the Blackstar crew
Topic: Hi from Wales
Replies: 0
Views: 3547

Hi from Wales

Been a member for years but lost my Pass and old email address, so re registered. I now have an Artisan 15c and HT Dual pedal to play about with.
Anyway hello again.
by spike01970
Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: Artisan Series
Topic: Artisan 15 Tube Position and Function
Replies: 14
Views: 59172

Artisan 15 Tube Position and Function

Hi, Just want to know if mine is correct as i got it second hand, as follows - TAD 7025 - EF86 - ECC83 -EL84 - EL84 - EZ81 - That is the order of them, is this correct. and what is there function and relevant no V1 V2 V3 etc I understand that the EL84 are the power tubes and the EZ81 is the rectifie...