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Thanks for the props everyone!! It straight-up sounds INCREDIBLE! The very first thing I played was "Overture" from Tommy and "Anthem" from Rush. Both sounded VERY authentic to me. I think the people I got it from thought they were getting one over on me. I think they were advise...

Thanks Dr. H!!! 1 question (for now, lol...) Are the electronics considered the "hybrid" electronics (pcb's + turrets)? It looks like it according to Mark's site (which is incredible!!!) If these are the hybrid electronics, are they inferior to the 100% turret construction of the older Hyl...

Hey, I just picked up a DR last night for $850 cash. Appears to be a super late Hylight and/or super early Biacrown?? 1980/81?? It is really clean. Astounding how great the condition is actually. Had all the original (?) Mullards in the preamp. Very old Peavey output tubes! :lol: I attached a few pi...

Thanks! It's going to be a blast looking for stuff like that. I'll post pics of anything interesting I find.

Hi everyone, I have a question about vintage tubes: Are some of these "Holy Grail" tubes actually found in old machines (radios, medical eqipment, etc.) and if so what are the most common machines these bad-bottles may be found in? My cousin has what appears to be an early 50's tv set w/ T...

Once again cant thank you enough Dave! I am gonna rock the 'Watt for a bit now

Thanks for the wire/wiring info! This forum is the best!! BTW Mark's Hiwatt pages are absolutely incredible!! Invaluable beyond belief. One more electrical question: Will it hurt my DR's playing through this cab as is with the head set at 4ohms? I want to play it 1 more time today before i get in to...

Thanks Much Dave!!!!!! :D Yes, all the speakers bear the exact same codes. I'm going to take your advice and start all over again. It's a mess anyway. The link you sent is perfect! Dummy proof, I hope......Even wired up crazy, it still sounds incredible!!!! Did these cabs use cloth wire? If so, I wi...

First of all you guys are great! Thanks for all the info!! :D Here are some more pics of the cab. My friend thought it was wired up how Mark suggested: 32//32=16. But I really am clueless. Electrician I am not. Thinking in ohms is jacked up too, lol! Are there any diagrams available to illustrate ho...

Hi everyone, newbie to the forum here. I just bought a hiwatt cab the other day and there are no tags or markings on the cab of any kind as the tolex, etc had been removed. The speakers appear original though as there are zero tool marks on the mounting bolts for the speakers. They have no labels. I...