Steve:

From what I've heard, the 811's will be fine;  it's just that they are a 
little less bullet proof, which is why I bought the 572B's.

I still do have the 811's around, though, in case I let the smoke out of the 
572B's with some sort of incompetent move on my part.

Hopefully, that won't happen, but as we get older, it gets more possible, if 
you know what I mean.

Actually wanted a solid-state amp, but simply couldn't afford one at the 
time.

Maybe in my next life!  (smile)

Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 9:48 PM
Subject: Re: Kevin's amplifier tuning cheat sheet


Tom,

You don't need an additional meter--the ones you need to read are already on
the amplifier.  I don't think I'm quite ready to change the tubes,
especially for a $200 price, although I'll probably do so if I have to
replace them.

Steve