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New owner of a used LSS here. Love this amp, have read about problems in early models with blown rectifiers. I have an early one based on the serial number (LS-002051). I assumed I would have to get a NOS rectifier soon or risk a dead amp at a gig. Took out what it came with and was pleased to...

I got a used 1x12 LSS two weeks ago. It was in mint condition. I looked at the tubes and they were all Mesa brand. Today I took out the rectifier tube to take a closer look, and it has Phillips JAN 5Y3 tube - has the JAN designation in blue ink across the brown base, with a Mesa badge on the...

I played both of these amps today back to back: a LSS 1x12 combo with C90, and a TA-15 into a 1x12 open back mesa cab with C90. I played the LSS first, and thought it sounded great with my strat. However, it seemed to lack the ability to stay clean loud. At 30 watt setting on Channel 1, using...