FS: Welborne Labs Ultrapath BP Tube Pre-Amp - Battery Powered

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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2007
    Got the remote . . . haven't tried it out yet. What kind of warm-up time does the preamp need? I'm kind of limited for time as I am using the smaller batteries that only last 3 hours.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    I'd give it about 20 minutes. Ron(Welborne) said that he uses ring terminals for the larger batteries, and they are easily found at a hardware store....just for future reference.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2007
    Excellent that's an answer to a later question. Ok I'm going to give it a go. Be back later to report.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2007
    I have a problem. Only the left side of the preamp is outputing sound. I switched the tubes and the right side remains silent. The display is blinking and the sound goes on and off in the same pattern. I think it is trying to alert me to something. Any idea?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    Make sure you have the cables connected correctly. It's not a normal backpanel.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2007
    right I'll doublecheck, but I think I have it right.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2007
    The right tube is not illuminating at all compared to the left tube. Both tubes work however.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2007
    It's hooked up perfectly. I think there is something wrong with right output. The right tube is not lighting up at all.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    Swap the batteries. Did you charge them?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2007
    I did swap them. Not sure if they are charged. I'll let them sit a while to see.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2007
    really it shouldn't matter as the swapped battery which works on the one side, made no difference on the other. God, haven't had an issue with electronics in a while. Forgot how frustrating it can be.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    Well, it worked for weeks here, perhaps something was jostled during shipment. Shoot me an email, we'll figure it out. There is some information in the owners manual and ensure you have the leads connected right.

    What exactly flashes on the display?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2007
    I sent an email.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    We narrowed it down to a dead battery. Mike's gonna keep his busy hands off of it for awhile so the batteries can fully charge then he will sonically attack it again tomorrow. :D
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2007
    Thanks Mark for being patient. I know what I like to hear and how I like to hear it, but beyond the power button, I am a technical moron. Thank God its only the battery. I nearly cried looking at the design and construction instructions. I'll let it sit for the night.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    Hard to resist, eh ?!!

    Let em all charge so you can enjoy longer tommorrow...!!

    Happy listening !
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2007
    P.S. Dorokusai a.k.a. Mark is awesome. He told me about this thing called a manual. You would not believe all the helpful info. they have inside. They even tell you how to troubleshoot!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2007
    Mike, back at ya' man....I know how it feels and I'll get you squared away brother.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited November 2007
    I don`t care what he say`s about himself, he`s a great guy...

    Listen to him and get your learn on..!!

    If all else fails...read the manual...!!!!!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    Well its been a long wait, but the preamplifier is finally here and all hooked up. First impression . . . yup, its the quietest damn preamp I have ever heard. Not a bit of hiss. I love that. First impression of the sound. Crisp and clean. Fast as hell. I like it.

    In fact, my first thought honestly. There are few times in my life when I have felt like kissing a man, but Mark if you were here we'd make out. "I love ya' man!" YES IT SOUNDS GREAT!
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    And you know what else . . . it arrived just in time for Klaus to stop by and have a listen.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    In fact, my first thought honestly. There are few times in my life when I have felt like kissing a man, but Mark if you were here we'd make out. "I love ya' man!" YES IT SOUNDS GREAT!

    Just be careful if you put your hand in his pocket, rumoured to have multiple appendages..........

    RT1
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited January 2008
    Three. I've seen them.

    Be afraid. Be VERY afraid.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2008
    yea, mostly upside on three ding a lings but the charges at the Bunny Ranch must be phenomonal,surely all the boys want to play in one of the rabbit holes.

    RT1
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Well its been a long wait, but the preamplifier is finally here and all hooked up. First impression . . . yup, its the quietest damn preamp I have ever heard. Not a bit of hiss. I love that. First impression of the sound. Crisp and clean. Fast as hell. I like it.

    In fact, my first thought honestly. There are few times in my life when I have felt like kissing a man, but Mark if you were here we'd make out. "I love ya' man!" YES IT SOUNDS GREAT!

    Mike - It's been great dealing with you and thanks for your patience.

    We had a broken wire in shipping on the output stage of the left channel and one battery went into discharge within an hour of him owning the pre-amp but we got everything worked out.

    Ron @ Welborne is a great guy and he personally fixed the problem for a nominal fee, which was helpful to me :) I sent Mike some new 6v batteries and the rest is history.

    Enjoy the pre-amp but don't call me anymore ;) Happy Listening!
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Mike - It's been great dealing with you and thanks for your patience.

    We had a broken wire in shipping on the output stage of the left channel and one battery went into discharge within an hour of him owning the pre-amp but we got everything worked out.

    Ron @ Welborne is a great guy and he personally fixed the problem for a nominal fee, which was helpful to me :) I sent Mike some new 6v batteries and the rest is history.

    Enjoy the pre-amp but don't call me anymore ;) Happy Listening!

    This explains all the material ways Mark helped me out, but it should be noted that he was incredibly good at communicating and walking me through whatever issues or elements of the preamp I needed explained.

    Thanks,

    Mike
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