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hello to all this post is comprised in a recent post I opened in the hope to be of help for those who own a 290 and are willing to try other tubes configuration than the 6l6 one. I suggest you read the past topic as well. here it is: http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=65705 as per...

Hi all. I have been following the topics about the use of EL34s in my mesa 290. I have a pre 2000 one (Mesa checked it ouot for me with the s/n), blue pilot light. Mesa provided me the position where the E34L should go. in my case they go to the sides. I bought a JJ kit for the 290 and put it...

Hi there. tried to search for similar threads but couldn't find anything. I need to hook a mono preamplifier to my 290. as far as I know I should be able to hook it directly into one of the two channels, have 2 speakers hooked to the 290 and everything should be safe for the power amp. Only I...

hello to everybody. I don't want to start a battle with this topic but I need to do the better thing in chosing the tubes for my 290. I contacted a vendor which replied with a sort of explanation about different attitude by various tube types. Hello- Ruby Tubes does not make tubes, they...

hello to everybody..........with horror I realize my 290 is dead. a couple of hours ago I turned it on but when lifted the standby switch nothing happened. here's some signs: - front lights are on (also deep extent light) - tubes are not on, i.e. no lights - front fuse good - channel fuses are...

Hi there. Is there anyone who use or used the 2:90 with 4 speaker? I intend to use my actual pair of 2x12 V30 at 4 ohm together with two front stage monitor with the same characteristics: 2x12 at 4 ohm with V30. any advice for it? regards michael