Posts Tagged ‘KBO Dynamics’
Thursday, June 9th, 2011
Sensational blues guitarist Mitch Laddie has been out touring with the product fitted to his Mesa/Boogie F-50, which he said sounds “incredible”. “I had totally fallen out of love with this particular amp before Tubesync was fitted but the difference in sound is more than substantial.The response and tone have been improved ten-fold. Very tight, very fat and all round punchier, especially in the low to mid frequencies.”
 “I believe the product is very interesting and definitely nothing like anything I’ve seen or used before. The main advantages of the product are that not only does it give you a valve maintenance feature by displaying a light if a fault is found within a valve, but it manages your valves to run at an equal number of milliamps. This means that each valve is working at an equal rate which in theory gives you optimum amp performance.
Above : TubeSync fitted to a Mesa Boogie F-50
Tags: 6l6, 6v6, anode, Ashdown, bass, Bias Engine, Boogie, cathode, Custom, F50, Hiwatt custom amp, how to, KBO Dynamics, KT88, Laney, Marshall, Mesa, Mesa Boogie, Mesa Boogie F-50, Mesa Boogie F50, orange, Output transformer, Rockerverb 100 Head, technician, tube failures, TubeSync, TubeSync Bias Engine, UK, valve, valves
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Friday, June 3rd, 2011
Pics from Glory Days music in Joplin, MO USA. A reporter at CNN saw the orange tolex and took the pics.
We sincerely hope that the company can recover from this, our thoughts and best wishes go out to all.
Checkout the cymbal sliced into the door frame
Tags: amp, bias problems, Custom, EL34 Valve, guitar, Guitar amp repair scotand, KBO Dynamics, Laney, Marshall, music shop, Output transformer, Pacemaker 100, Tornado, Tube Amp Doctor, TubeSync, USA, valve failure modes, valves
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Thursday, April 21st, 2011
Orange Amps presents DIVO with TubeSync technology. DIVO helps increase the life of your tubes, protects against unexpected tube failure, and even allows for (4) different tube types to be installed in the same amp.
DIVO will come pre-installed on select Orange Rockerverb 100 MKII heads beginning Summer 2011. The OV4 stand-alone unit, also available in 2011, can be installed on almost any amp that has (4) power tube slots.
Tags: 6v6, amp, Amp Fix, Bias Engine, bias problems, biasing, Dark Terror, Dennis Marshall, DIVO, Doug doppler, EL34 Valve, guitar, guitar amp repair, Guitarist Magazine, Hiwatt at Musikmesse, John Beer, KBO Dynamics, Marshall, Musikmesse, Orange Amps, Orange DIVO, Output transformer, Rock, Rockerverb 100 Head, Scotand, Summer NAMM, UK, valve matching, valves
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Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
Doug Doppler Demos Orange Amps Rockerverb 100 with DIVO Musikmesse 2011
 Orange Amps Rockerverb 100 with DIVO Musikmesse 2011 / Doug Doppler
Tags: 2011, amp, bias problems, DIVO, doppler, doug, Doug doppler, EL34 Valve, Frank, Frankfurt, KBO Dynamics, Marshall, Musikmesse, Musikmesse 2010, orange, Orange DIVO, Rockerverb 100 Head, Rockerverb 100 MKII, Rockerverb 50 Head, Technology, Tubes, TubeSync, TubeSync Bias Engine
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Friday, April 1st, 2011
Checkout the TubeSync DIVO review in the April 2011 Guitarist Magazine.
”TubeSync DIVO works perfectly and does an excellent job of keeping even the most wayward valves on the straight and narrow. If you want to get the absolute best out of your amp and improve its reliability, DIVO is almost an essential – it’s a real innovation”.
Tags: 2011, 6v6, amp, Bias Engine, cathode, DIVO, Frankfurt, guitar, hi, KBO Dynamics, Musikmesse, Musikmesse 2010, new, orange, Orange DIVO, Orange ov4, Output transformer, retro fit, technician, TubeSync, TubeSync Bias Engine, UK, valve, valve matching, valves, whats new at Musikmesse 2011
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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
A common requirement for tube amplifiers used for professional and stage purposes is that there should be a high percentage of confidence that one or more tubes will not fail during the performance. Tubes are often thought of in the same manner as light bulbs, in that they are most likely to fail catastrophically at switch on. This means that the moments just after the switch on point constitute the most stressful and potentially damaging periods in the life of the equipment.
In an attempt to guard against this possibility, it is common practice to do one of two things on a regular basis.
1/ regularly remove the tubes and have them commercially tested;
2/ replace the tubes with new stock on a regular basis.
These two methods may give the operator a degree of confidence but in fact, it can be shown that the faith placed in both methods is misplaced.
It is a known fact that removal of a tube from its socket results in a number of potentially damaging mechanical stresses on the metal to glass seals around the pins. Each insertion of an all glass tube will cause micro-cracking of the glass around the pin. This will invariably cause a small leakage of air into the valve, causing ‘gassing’ and eventually leading to its demise.
Removal for testing will also break the intimate contact between the holder and the tube contact pin, resulting in a poorer contact on re-insertion.
Many tube testers apply unreasonable electrical stresses to the tube internal electrodes and it is not uncommon for a known good valve to be damaged during the test. Tube testers can also give erroneous results depending on the way they perform the tests, possibly allowing faulty tubes to show ‘good’ and the good valves to be rejected as ‘bad’.
The second method of ‘blanket replacement’ with new stock on a regular basis can also lead to problems because if the failure distribution curve for tubes is analysed, it can be seen to follow the classic ‘bathtub’ failure curve. This inevitably means that an amplifier which is regularly ‘re-tubes’ will inevitably be considerably more likely to fail during the first hundred hours service than one which has been left untouched.
TubeSync overcomes these problems by performing an ‘in circuit’ test on the tubes every time the amplifier is powered up. The mutual conductance (gm) of the tube is measured by monitoring the cathode current of each valve whilst adjusting the grid bias in fixed steps. The results are tabulated and the new value is compared with previously stored values. A decision is then made on how far the tube has decayed in emission since the last test. Outputs from the device inform the user of the predicted remaining life of the tube.
Tags: 2011, 6v6, amp, anode, Ashdown, bass, bias, bias problems, biasing, current, Frankfurt, Hiwatt at Musikmesse, Hiwatt custom amp, KBO Dynamics, Musikmesse, NAMM 2011, orange, Output transformer, technician, Technology, Tube Amp Doctor, Tubes, TubeSync, TubeSync Bias Engine, valves
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Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
Due to the growing demand TubeSync has now over 2,000 friends on Facebook!
Click on the link above if you would like to join the TubeSync Revolution
Tags: amp, Ashdown, Bias Engine, biasing, DIVO, EL34, Facebook, Frankfurt, Guitarist Magazine, Hiwatt custom amp, KBO Dynamics, KT88, orange, Orange DIVO, Orange ov4, ov4, Tube Amp Doctor, TubeSync, TubeSync Bias Engine, v4, valve, valves
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Friday, September 10th, 2010
TubeSync technology
TubeSync streamlines with the amp’s circuitry to constantly test and monitor the amp without altering the fundamental amplification process, tone or sound. It eliminates the need for bias current matching, increases tube life by micro-adjusting the bias on each tube, predicts tube failure and can, in the event of tube failure, even run the amp at half power, preventing catastrophic amp damage.
The result is an amp unhampered by many of the problems associated with conventional tube amplification allowing musicians to enjoy classic tube sound quality without the frustrations.
These are just some of TubeSync’s unique features:
- Eliminates the need for bias current matching of output tubes
- Micro-adjusts the bias on each tube to ensure its full potential is realised
- Assures reliability
- Maintains optimum performance
- Increases tube life
- Reduces quiescent power consumption
- Sets tubes at their optimum temperature as soon as you power up
- Detects tube failure and prevents catastrophic damage to amp
- Switches out faulty tubes and runs amps at half power until tube can be changed
A new industry standard
TubeSync technology has now been incorporated in new amp designs from some of the world’s most prominent amp manufacturers. Hiwatt, famed for their legendary reliability, was one of the first OEMs to recognise the potential of TubeSync for further enhancing the reliability and performance of their amps. KBO Dynamics continues to work with the industry’s biggest names to raise the bar in tube performance and reliability, creating a new industry standard in amp design and manufacture.
Introducing the Bias Engine
The Bias Engine is the hardware that encapsulates TubeSync’s unique technology. Fitting the Bias Engine is a straightforward procedure, with all necessary components supplied within the retrofit kit. It is stipulated that the Bias Engine is fitted by an accredited technician.
 The Bias Engine is sold as a part of the TubeSync Professional Amp Upgrade Kit containing:
TubeSync Bias Engine Hardware
TubeSync hardware is wired straight into the amp’s circuitry. The Bias Engine is a very compact component that can be incorporated in both point-to-point and PCB wired amps.
Tube fault LED indicator harness and amp chassis LED plate
The Bias Engine is wired to 4 LED indicators that permanently illuminate when the tube is faulty and ‘flash’ when the tube needs to be replaced. The LEDs sit on the amp chassis, surrounded by the LED plate.
Wiring harness and mechanical fixings
The wiring harness, bundling all necessary wires and connectors, completes the kit along with a full set of mechanical fixings for securing the Bias Engine.
TubeSync Bias Runner software
Improving amplifier biasing methods, servicing and fault diagnostics
Interfacing with Bias Engine hardware, our Bias Runner software has been designed to allow OEMs and professional amp technicians to interrogate the status of an amplifier, alter bias settings, perform field diagnostics and configure the amp for best performance, further adding value to your services.
Bias Runner is easy to install, offering full fault diagnostics, enabling tube biasing with and without audio present, either collectively or as individual tubes. It is the perfect tool for warranty provision and servicing, providing a database of hardware serial numbers and storing amplifier parameter settings for full traceability.
Total service hours
Reads and displays the total number of hours the amplifier has been powered up. Optional reset facility available if required.
Total duration with audio
Reads and displays the total number of hours the amplifier has been driven with audio. Optional reset facility available if required.
Total hours idle
Reads and displays the total number of hours the amplifier has remained idle i.e. has not been driven with audio. Optional reset facility available if required.
Faulty tube log
Reads and displays the number of times a tube has been switched off due to a fault during the lifetime of the amplifier. A reset function is available for each individual tube.
Bias current (Audio present)
Enables the user to adjust tube current bias settings collectively or individually
Bias Current Idle (No Audio Present)
Enables the user to adjust tube current bias settings collectively or individually
Hardware and version status
Displays the serial number of the TubeSync module and the hardware version number
Serial number and settings database
Stores all serial numbers together with amplifier parameter settings in a database for full traceability
Our commitment to you
We work closely with all of our partners to promote high standards and to support you in realising the full benefits of our truly innovative and impactful core technology and associated products.
As a TubeSync retailer or accredited technician you will receive:
Guaranteed product quality
All of our products are manufactured to the highest quality standards using state of the art assembly equipment. All components are ROSH compliant and uniquely identified for full batch traceability
A comprehensive solution
A complete package of hardware and software supports ease of use and easy configuration
Technical support
Our approach is founded on product and service quality. We offer our retail partners generous technical support to ensure that you are fully equipped for promoting TubeSync technology and advising your customers appropriately.
As an authorised retailer you will appoint a technician(s) who will receive training from our own technical team and who will be required to become certified as an accredited TubeSync technician before performing installations.
Warranty
All components come with a 12 month warranty which commences from the date of installation. Full warranty terms are available on request.
Tags: amp, Amp tech, backliners, bias, bias problems, EL34, EL34 Valve, guitar, guitar amp repair, hiwatt, Hiwatt custom amp, KBO Dynamics, London, Marshall, Output transformer, technician, the plasa, Tubes, TubeSync, TubeSync Bias, UK, valve, valve amp repair, valves
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Friday, August 20th, 2010
Due to popular demand the TubeSync Bias Engine is now in volume production!
For order enquiries please email sales@tubesync.co.uk
Tags: amp, bias, Bias Engine, biasing, current, DIY, EL34, EL34 tube, guitar, guitar amp repair, KBO Dynamics, kit, repair, service, Service Point, Sound, tech, Tube Amp Doctor, Tubes, TubeSync, UK, valve matching, valve replacement, valves
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Sunday, June 13th, 2010
After extensive testing, Duesenberg Boutique Amps select TubeSync as a standard part of their high quality boutique amplifier range.
Duesenberg is better known for their high quality guitars. In a unique way Dieter Goelsdorf´s Duesenberg design consolidates guitar construction, features and sounds which have written music history. The art deco style design of headstock, pickguard and metal components gives Duesenberg its own eye-catching look, while the body design bases on the old traditional Jazz guitars like being built from the 40s in Europe and in the USA.
These design elements are combined with the best possible electric guitar construction values of the 50s: Grand Vintage Alnico pickups, classical Fender scale length plus a Gibson-like fingerboard radius. Most of the vintage-style tailpieces, bridges, tremolos, pickups and controls come with greatly improved details.
The Duesenberg Doozy Two amp as pictured above is hand-wired and built in Germany, It is equipped with EL34 power tubes at 110 watts, but with the capabilities of also switching to 55 watts. This all around two channel amp comes with a switchable gain stage for the drive channel as well as serial loops for each channel. Duesenberg are proud to announce that TubeSync technology will be fitted as standard on new models manufactured after July 2010. ‘’TubeSync enhances reliability without changing the tone of the amp’’ More exciting TubeSync features will be announced shortly!
For more information visit :
http://www.tubesync.co.uk
http://www.duesenberg.de
Tags: 12AX7, 6v6, amp, anode, Bob Dylan, Boutique, Curt Smith, Custom, Doozy One, Doozy two, Duesenberg, Duesenberg USA, EL34, Eric Bazilian, Frankfurt, Gaby & Claudia, Germany, guitar, hi end, Hiwatt custom amp, Jörg Weisselberg, KBO Dynamics, Musikmesse, Musikmesse 2010, Output transformer, Randy Kohrs, technician, tube amp, TubeSync, USA, valve amp, valve matching, valves, vintage, Yogi Lonich
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“I believe the product is very interesting and definitely nothing like anything I’ve seen or used before. The main advantages of the product are that not only does it give you a valve maintenance feature by displaying a light if a fault is found within a valve, but it manages your valves to run at an equal number of milliamps. This means that each valve is working at an equal rate which in theory gives you optimum amp performance.
