Greetings and Salutations!

[6L6]

Most honorable companions,

Hello from Denver, Colorado!

My reason for joining is twofold, I was interested in various SL-1200 modifications, and if you poke around a bit, sooner or later you will find a link to this forum. I will be modding mine soon.

That is how I found this place...

But the real reason is because after reading a number of threads I quickly found that the level of politeness, sincerity, and general camaraderie is extremely apparent among the members. It's wonderful! I would like to join this merry band of brothers, I can only hope to be an asset to this community.

Kit - Mainly DIY. In extreme flux right now due to home renovation. Still building, but not getting much time to listen right now.

Music - I like all music, as long as it's good. Not a cop-out statement at all. If you were to look at my record collection (13 linear feet) you would see a decent collection of most everything, but notably quite thin in Rap and Country (American). This is not due to distaste, not at all, there is actually some good Rap, (albiet quite few and far between...) but rather that I have no real idea where to start, and there is lots of music out there in generes that I am familiar with.

Further reading -If you are interested, please take a look at a few of my build threads on DIYaudio. These have been fun, rewarding projects, and are all of very high quality.

Pass/FirstWatt F5 Class-A SS amp
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/188691-illustrated-guide-building-f5.html

Objective2 Headphone amp
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/headphone-systems/217086-building-o2-headphone-amp.html#post3110012

Pass B1 buffer preamp
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/181552-b1-preamp-build-thread.html

Pass Labs Pearl 2 phono stage
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/204336-building-pearl-2-a.html

Lastly, (if anybody is interested) I will be very happy to help anybody with a DIY project if they would like assistance. The above threads have led me to some wonderful conversations with enthusiasts all around the world, and it has been very informative and enjoyable.

Cheers!

Jim
Denver, Colorado

[The Grand Wazoo]

Hi Jim,
It's great to have you here.so here's a warm welcome from me.
One of the best things about AoS for me is the music section, so if you want a few tips on what to buy when you're keen to explore something new, there will almost always be a queue of folks here to help.
Cheers for now.

[6L6]

One of the best things about AoS for me is the music section, so if you want a few tips on what to buy when you're keen to explore something new, there will almost always be a queue of folks here to help.

Great! That isn't the type of thing I would have sought out on my own. I will most certainly talk to the members there for suggestions!

:D :D :D

[Alex_UK]

Hi Jim, welcome from me too - enjoy AoS. :)

[Barry]

Welcome to AoS Jim.

6L6? Is that a radio call-sign or is it a type of valve? Whatever, it's good to have you here - especially after such a flattering first post.

There are several DIYers here so I'm sure you will find plenty to talk about.

Like Chris (The Grand Wazoo) has said, this forum is a very good way to be introduced to music you might not have heard or known about.

Welcome again

Reagards

[6L6]

Barry,

Yes, as you suspect the 6L6 is a type of valve. A beam power tetrode of 20-30W plate dissipation depending on vintage. On your side of the pond you call them KT66. :)

A brief history - http://www.bassboy.com.au/getreel/site/classicamps/files/tubedata/6l6/main.htm

A photo of the 2nd (and prettiest, IMHO) variation, the 6L6'G' with 'ST' (coke-bottle) glass. (Without the 'smoke bottles' they are even prettier!)
http://www.natubes.com/data/images/product/large_238.gif

The tube has always had a bit of a mysterious aura for me, When I was young, I remember my father telling me of a good friend who was a Ham radio enthusiast, and how when the radio operators got ahold of somebody on the other side of the country or world, the conversation would always devolve to talking about each-other's radios... and he said it seemed that every radio made would have "a pair of 6L6's in the finals."

So it was the first tube(valve) I ever heard of, and that just stuck in my head. Seemed appropriate for an audioforum name.