pilot 2b500

[speakerman1]

Well the 8 power tubes were not cheap. That hurt pretty good. I'm sure in the end I will enjoy them. I don't know why; but ever sense I started listening to tubes I just love the sound.

Larry

 

[wkmc]

that is what i am afraid is going to happen...
of my 40 or so min i could get hooked(i think)
no expert here
EXPERT--- the water on the floor after holding your thumb over the spout
(somewhere in the 60's from boys life magazine)
heck life is a one time thing as long as we are here...
trying here

 

[wkmc]

larry,
no way am i going to even try to compare what i just found with good stuff,
but all i can say is for first steps this aint bad...
i do know that their is better, and i will continue to look
maybe one day

 

[speakerman1]

Tubes are tubes. You found some good stuff that is very sought after. It is when you start seeking a different sound by rolling tubes. The older the tubes the more expensive. What are your power tubes? You can find some used ones that still test pretty good. If you are happy then stay with what you have. In no means where tubes are concerned is new better than old. Rex can tell you the upgrades if you want to change caps. He is always working on something. There is a big market restoring the older gear. You have a good product be very happy you found it. I'm still learning. I have a long way to go.

Larry

 

[wkmc]

ok,(i'm gonna hate myself)
for this cute little amp(pilot 500) where do i start with the upgrade?
i dont expect to turn it into a super amp, but maybe a little better...
at one time i could scratch my on aXX by myself,
so lets see if i can still, at least read and understand some of the words...
bill

 

[wkmc]

i guess i need to pull my face from the christmas spirits
outputs 6bq5

 

[laatsch55]

Bill, did you find a schematic??

 

[wkmc]

did not find schematic...
havent found much info at all...
the 2b500 which i have looks a lot like the 2b505,
at least the amplifier does...
and both list the amp as a pilot 500.

 

[laatsch55]

Bill, I'm not a tube guy, I hope one will chime in here!!

 

[speakerman1]

Well don't be like me and buy a Silver In Oil cap you don't need that cost over 100.00. LOL they took it back. LOL PM Rex and ask him for some help with changing caps. He told be the Soviet paper in oil sound pretty good at a pretty good price. Changing caps may be you first project.

Larry

 

[stuwee]

Bill, it's a real gem of a set-up, especially the amp, lot's of magic in there, I wouldn't do a whole hog rebuild, you might ruin the sound, just a careful re-furb of dried up caps, Rex (Paul) knows enough about these to do as he would do if it were his. I loved my console best of all my killer gear, it was an awesome piece of kit.

Pilot's Rock!!!

 

[Rex Everything]

I suggest that you replace the powers supply caps for sure. I'd also do the coupling with some nice K40Y Russian paper in oils.

If you can get pics or a list of the caps and values in the amp I could help ya out. Look for a Sam's photo facts for the amp if possible.

 

[wkmc]

hey,Hey,HEY,,,
just got my first lead on a schematic for the 2b500...
got my e in the mail, asking for the 500 and the 230...
maybe there is a santa.
i know this is a little bitty amp,
but it deserves to play as good as it can again...
is that not what we try to do?
thanks to all so far but
(I AINT THROUGH WITH YA YET)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

bill