[Perfect songs.]

Hooverphonic - Nr. 9

Peter Gabriel - Don't Give Up

Curve - All of One

Sky Cries Mary - Moving Like Water

The Verve - The Rolling People

U2 - Bad

Perfect Album - Vangelis "Blade Runner"

[How to make people think You're A Shill]

In defense of Art..............He turned me on to a source of my favorite input tube for cheap. I have not listened to any of the equipment he recommends save the K701. I trust my own ears, but the bottom line is that Art seems like a guy with a good heart, (read helpful).

[Why is the Wheatfield so hard on tubes?]

"The 7236 is our overall favorite, but it is difficult to find."

http://www.pmillett.com/Wheatfield/headphones.htm

I've got to believe the amps XFMR's are capable of feeding the 6336, 6528, and 7236. Pete is a bright guy, and you can bet he did the math before making the tube recommendations. That being said, the amp does run warmer with the 7236 than it does with the 6080. The 7236 also gives the amp a more tipped up top end than the 6AS7 and 6080 which is not complimentary to the AKG K701 or Grados IMHO.

Also see this link for comments on headphones for use with the Wheatfields:

http://www.pmillett.com/Wheatfield/headphones.htm

[Why is the Wheatfield so hard on tubes?]

The Wheatfield was a "premium set of tubes" which included the 6528A........

http://www.pmillett.com/Wheatfield/tubes.htm

[Why is the Wheatfield so hard on tubes?]

No, not really, I'm really kind of pissed off at it right now.

Which tube(s) are you having trouble with? How many hours are you getting out of them before they die?

[Why is the Wheatfield so hard on tubes?]

Enjoying that Wheatfield (sniff), are you?

I think Al was directing this towards me........Sorry to hear about your amp woes. I hope Peter can get the bugs worked out for you. And yes, I am enjoying your old Wheatfield. It is without a doubt the most musical amp I've ever owned.

[Why is the Wheatfield so hard on tubes?]

We have the new HA2 on the schedule for 2008, and I can't wait

That's what I'm talking about! I for one will be watching closely for the release.......

I haven't worn out a tube in mine yet, but the amp does run extremely hot. I've only owned the amp for a few months, and use my amp around 15 hours a week. The heat issue has always concerned me; the top of the map is almost too hot to touch after about 30 minutes of operation. I don't use Grados with mine.....(Not a good match IMHO). That being said, the 7236 will work with the Grados, (and very well with the Senns). If anyone gets in touch with Pete, please post or pm with his comments..........