[UntilThen]

The truth is had not this tragedy happen, I would not have got into Ultimate. In the aftermath of his passing, my mind was trying to process what cannot be processed and I turn to the only thing that would give me a little comfort - tube amps.

 

[David A Silva]

He passed away Feb 2023 at the young age of 40. I do not know the cause of death nor do I have the insensitivity to ask his dad or girlfriend. It's out in the obituary and Sweden's police have confirmed it. He was ill a few months before his passing but he recovered to create his own Telemachus. I know not why such things happen but am thankful that my sojourn on this earth is still ongoing... for now.

Thanks Matt. I looked around but didn’t find anything. 40 is too young…

 

[OctavianH]

In the normal way of things people should die in the order they were born. Unfortunately in this crazy world sometimes people die too soon. He was 1 year younger than me and I was shocked and affected by his passing. I felt somehow that this can happen to me in every moment. When I think about this I remember the Iron Maiden song "Only the good die young". He had a great potential and UltraSonic should have been a brand to respect worldwide. He was also a PC builder/modder and showed me some really great stuff he has done before audio. I was also a PC builder but I was in a much lower class than him, no comparison can be made between the systems he assembled and mine. Let's keep his memory alive and enjoy his amps, he was a cool guy, gone too soon from us.

 

[David A Silva]

After a couple heavenly weeks with the Phillips Miniwatt EL34 OO getter outputs, I swapped for Tung Sol KT170. Drivers KR 6C5, rectifier Mazda EZ81. Wonderful sound, mids a bit more forward than the EL34, otherwise close. Really enjoying the 6C5 drivers too! I think I’ll settle into these for a few weeks.

 

[LoryWiv]

I'm still on my Visseaux 6M6G power tubes but rolled in Western Electric 396A drivers. WOW! It may be that I'm well-rested and happy to not be working after a long week but man everything is sounding wonderful.

 

[David A Silva]

Nice selection of tubes @LoryWiv !

 

[mordy]

After a couple heavenly weeks with the Phillips Miniwatt EL34 OO getter outputs, I swapped for Tung Sol KT170. Drivers KR 6C5, rectifier Mazda EZ81. Wonderful sound, mids a bit more forward than the EL34, otherwise close. Really enjoying the 6C5 drivers too! I think I’ll settle into these for a few weeks.

I am using Ken-Rad 6C5 with different power tubes but I really like the K-R 6C5 tubes.
These tubes can still be found a real bargain prices. Sometimes they are a little rusty but it doesn’t detract from the sound.

 

[crakers7]

I am using Ken-Rad 6C5 with different power tubes but I really like the K-R 6C5 tubes.
These tubes can still be found a real bargain prices. Sometimes they are a little rusty but it doesn’t detract from the sound.

Are the 6C5 tube just plug and play in the 6J5 sockets in UltimatE ?

 

[VanHai]

Are the 6C5 tube just plug and play in the 6J5 sockets in UltimatE ?

Yes, just plug and play. No adapters needed.

 

[David A Silva]

I am using Ken-Rad 6C5 with different power tubes but I really like the K-R 6C5 tubes.
These tubes can still be found a real bargain prices. Sometimes they are a little rusty but it doesn’t detract from the sound.

I like the few 6C5 and 6J5 I have found ( at great prices ), they all sound good enough to keep me from searching for more drivers! The KR and Westinghouse 6C5s are my favorites by a smidgen

 

[LoryWiv]

I'm still on my Visseaux 6M6G power tubes but rolled in Western Electric 396A drivers. WOW! It may be that I'm well-rested and happy to not be working after a long week but man everything is sounding wonderful.

Adding a photo to my above post. I am sure my musical wanderlust seeking holy audiophile grails will recur, but for now I can't imagine sound superior to WE 396A driving the Visseaux 6M6G in Ultimate (Tesla EZ80 rectifier, Mundorf capacitor), out to Meze Elite with Angled Alcantara pads:

 

[David A Silva]

Adding a photo to my above post. I am sure my musical wanderlust seeking holy audiophile grails will recur, but for now I can't imagine sound superior to WE 396A driving the Visseaux 6M6G in Ultimate (Tesla EZ80 rectifier, Mundorf capacitor), out to Meze Elite with Angled Alcantara pads:

Sounds like you found your Nirvana!

 

[jonathan c]

Adding a photo to my above post. I am sure my musical wanderlust seeking holy audiophile grails will recur, but for now I can't imagine sound superior to WE 396A driving the Visseaux 6M6G in Ultimate (Tesla EZ80 rectifier, Mundorf capacitor), out to Meze Elite with Angled Alcantara pads:

The Western Electric 396A (2C51) is a great tube. I use (have used) it in: Liquid Platinum, Schiit Mjolnir 2, Schiit Vali 3, Woo WA2, Woo WA3 ...

 

[UntilThen]

Adding a photo to my above post. I am sure my musical wanderlust seeking holy audiophile grails will recur, but for now I can't imagine sound superior to WE 396A driving the Visseaux 6M6G in Ultimate (Tesla EZ80 rectifier, Mundorf capacitor), out to Meze Elite with Angled Alcantara pads:

Very rare pair of Visseaux 6m6g with the gold paint.

Enjoy your tube rolling guys. I am enjoying my own quiet listening.

A thought just occurred to me. The Russian FT3 caps have been in operation for more than a week and in that time I didn’t miss the Mundorf or Miflex.

 

[triod750]

Adding a photo to my above post. I am sure my musical wanderlust seeking holy audiophile grails will recur, but for now I can't imagine sound superior to WE 396A driving the Visseaux 6M6G in Ultimate (Tesla EZ80 rectifier, Mundorf capacitor), out to Meze Elite with Angled Alcantara pads:

Wanderlust sounds better than tube rolling obsession. I am from now on wanderlusty!!