Jule Amps Monique Part 2.

[Passinwind]

Originally Posted by SactoBass

Question for Jule:

In the spirit of tube rolling with NOS 6SL7 tubes in Monique, I have access to a pair of these RCAs (shown below). They are rated for a 10,000 life,

The 10,000 hour spec assumes a down rated plate voltage, according to what I've read (the data sheet for starters), and some other JAN tubes will reputedly last just as long at that voltage spec. But if Jule says the extra heater current is a deal breaker I'd consider that all I need to know.

[Baird6869]

Originally Posted by juledude

I'd sure like to hand deliver. I need a road/boat trip.

Hey! I helped with the sale as I helped brainwash Kreken via IM. Can I come too?

If not, I revise my Monique Fanboy position and now think a Behringer solid state combo amp is a better sounding option.

[chadds]

Originally Posted by Baird6869

Hey! I helped with the sale as I helped brainwash Kreken via IM. Can I come too?

If not, I revise my Monique Fanboy position and now think a Behringer solid state combo amp is a better sounding option.

Okay that sounds like a threat.
Second of all, where are we going?

[SactoBass]

Originally Posted by juledude

That's beyond what she was designed for. I think someone else ran across these 600 mill tubes earlier. I wouldn't recommend them in Monique.

Even though they may appear to work, my suspicion is that the power transformer in Monique will run significantly hotter (maybe too hot to touch) and that will affect the usable life.

Sorry.

Thank you Jule for that informative reply. I really appreciate that you respond willingly and promptly to inquiries from us TB'ers!

I will stick with 0.3A 6SL7's.

[SactoBass]

Originally Posted by chadds

Second of all, where are we going?

I just sold my boat a month ago, so can I come too?

[SactoBass]

Originally Posted by Passinwind

But if Jule says the extra heater current is a deal breaker I'd consider that all I need to know.

Well spoken, PW! And per his reply above, it's a no-go.

[Jazzdogg]

Please tell us more about the Demeter-powered Monique!

[Baird6869]

Originally Posted by chadds

Okay that sounds like a threat.
Second of all, where are we going?

Norway!

[juledude]

Originally Posted by Baird6869

Norway!

Aw heck. Let's all go.

[juledude]

Originally Posted by Jazzdogg

Please tell us more about the Demeter-powered Monique!

First thing to say is that this is very early in the process of putting Monique and Demeter together. For prices and availability we need to give James a few days to figure this all out. Wont be long before he has the details finalized. The technical bits are done (because they are the most fun), it is other business bits that need taking care of.

Monique rack mount with the 800 watt Demeter amp inside exists right now. James is ready to add his amp inside existing and new rack mount Moniques.

For the Dove Cage and Bamboo Monique, very soon, the same Demeter 800 watt amp will be housed in a chassis that matches Monique. The Dove Cage or the Bamboo Monique will sit on top of the 800 watt Demeter amp. The Demeter 800 watt has been matched and tweaked by James to push the full 800 watts by Monique without the recently added Monique option to pull out the Line Out for 4db extra. That means that all the existing (and future) Moniques will work well with this new Demeter amp.

Spoke to James several times this week. Worked out the sizes and such to make sure his amp fits nicely beneath Monique. My expectation (I really can't talk for James) is that he will have this (sits below) version of his amp ready late next week.

His 800 watt Class D amp is a true HI-FI amp. He and I share a philosophy of what we want from an amp focused on Bass. We also share the same understanding of what it is we are delivering for our customers.

His shop is a one day UPS shipment from Santa Cruz, so it seems best to ship him down rack mount Moniques as they are ordered for those customers who want to order Monique rack mounts with the 800 watt amp housed inside.

As soon as I have pictures and prices and availability, I'll have all that up on the juleamps.com website.

[Kreken]

Originally Posted by juledude

Aw heck. Let's all go.

A Monique GTG in Norway! Sweet!! I'll host the party!

Seriously though, Jule(and the rest of you too), let me know if you ever plan on coming to Norway, and I'll do my very best to make you feel welcome!

[juledude]

Originally Posted by Passinwind

The 10,000 hour spec assumes a down rated plate voltage, according to what I've read (the data sheet for starters), and some other JAN tubes will reputedly last just as long at that voltage spec. But if Jule says the extra heater current is a deal breaker I'd consider that all I need to know.

I appreciate the understanding. I do run these down at under 250 volts B+ which does add to their longevity, but mostly they sound a heckuva lot better there than at the high end of the B+ range.

[juledude]

Originally Posted by Kreken

A Monique GTG in Norway! Sweet!! I'll host the party!

Seriously though, Jule(and the rest of you too), let me know if you ever plan on coming to Norway, and I'll do my very best to make you feel welcome!

I am ready. Thank you for your gracious offer. And if you can get here, from my house we can walk to the beach. It is only an air mattress, but the guest room is empty.

It is a goal of mine to make a trip and visit my customer/friends around the world. Still a few countries to fill in before I can make it happen.

[Passinwind]

Originally Posted by juledude

I appreciate the understanding. I do run these down at under 250 volts B+ which does add to their longevity, but mostly they sound a heckuva lot better there than at the high end of the B+ range.

That's been my experience too, and is something that one of my mentors strongly suggested when I first started building my own bass preamp designs.

I'm currently using 40s and 50s vintage NOS tubes in my not-a-Monique, but still intend to try some current production 6SLs eventually.

[juledude]

Originally Posted by SactoBass

I just sold my boat a month ago, so can I come too?

Absolutely.

[billyfalconer]

Originally Posted by juledude

His 800 watt Class D amp is a true HI-FI amp.

Will it run at 2ohms?

[chadds]

Originally Posted by Kreken

A Monique GTG in Norway! Sweet!! I'll host the party!

Seriously though, Jule(and the rest of you too), let me know if you ever plan on coming to Norway, and I'll do my very best to make you feel welcome!

You have Gravlax?

[victor5string]

I've been every now wand then checking these monique threads and getting supper excited. And now with the 800 watt power amp coming in do any owners use the pre for rock/metal? I like some good grit but!! Must have definition im not a big fan of that mushy tone. If I want more OD would driving the front end with a pedal say a BB xotic bass pre or DHA twin eq work well?

Any thoughts would be a great help.

[chadds]

Originally Posted by victor5string

I've been every now wand then checking these monique threads and getting supper excited. And now with the 800 watt power amp coming in do any owners use the pre for rock/metal? I like some good grit but!! Must have definition im not a big fan of that mushy tone. If I want more OD would driving the front end with a pedal say a BB xotic bass pre or DHA twin eq work well?

Any thoughts would be a great help.

It does drive without mush. The harder you hit the strings the more angst while sounding clear. The low end is clear and tight. "Grindnclear".

[victor5string]

Originally Posted by chadds

It does drive without mush. The harder you hit the strings the more angst while sounding clear. The low end is clear and tight. "Grindnclear".

Wow "Grindnclear" that sounds fantastic I guess it's a mix of the sensitivity knob and how hard you play. With this power amp coming I'm feeling very tempted.

Also "Grindnclear" is a great term for that sound