Thank You Andy! I just checked and I do have those set to use Network time, and my IDAP-8 is plugged into an actual network switch via an actual Ethernet Cable (to avoid WIFI RFI on my tube amp) But to be fair not sure if I made that change before or after I ran the latest FW update, so will...

Thank You Eric! Been waiting for the MS size as sometimes S too small and M too large... Asian ears and all on my side. ;-) Ordered and hopefully on their way soon!

Sebastian Never got a package from Plussound Will assume tour is winding down and never made it my way That is OK, just want to make sure something was sent but lost in transit Please confirm nothing was sent Understand between CanJam in the orient and HKA you all have been busy

Betula How true it is what you wrote When I first started looking to get back into a desktop amp, Luckily it was at and I was able to at Can Jam walk around with my own headphones and listen to different amps, and the affect just changing the amp will create. Showcases at Can Jam like ZMF where...

Betula Very nicely written summary And yes agree 100% that rotating in different 6V6 tubes will change the soundstage, (including L to R, and depth) Some 6V6's are warmer, others as Betula noted clearer, and my 2 cents with the impression of enhanced soundstage. These tubes could be its just...

Djentbat Yes you will get the most change by rolling the preamp tubes (12AU7 or E80cc) But changing out the power tubes will tune/fine tune the sound and will affect the changes to the Preamp tubes. From the stock tubes, any good NOS tube you will hear a change pretty instantly Some 6V6 will...

For those thinking about jumping into the E80cc tubes. Been reading and on this forum for some time now, and many here helped me on my journey so want to give back to those just joining now and starting. So...here goes what I've found and what moved me to not only buy the HA-3A but eventually...

Betula I've wondered the same thing at the exact opposite approach, seeing that the Bendix Eclipse-Pioneer 6V6-GTY's are half or less than the 5992's They do use some similar components internally, but there are still some differences internally from the research I've found, but they are close...

Betula Couldn't agree with you more! When I do switch out my Mazda 6V6G's for the 5992, its always so entertaining to see the 5992's blue glow with the E80cc's My 5992's with the E80cc's at night, lights off, on the HA-3A (no enhancements, just straight off the phones camera) Very Entertaining...

Keko123 Congrats on your purchase! You could not go wrong either way. Enjoy your amp!

Thanks Betula for your thoughts here! I was thinking of you when I responded to Keko123, and your posts on the HA-3A forum regarding EDM music, but did not want to quote you before reaching out first. Keko123, there you go! You can use Betula's comments with confidence. I've enjoyed his...

Keko123 It will be you choice, but the HA-3A does great with Classic rock, and while I don't particularly listen to EDM, many of the contributors on the HA-3A forum do, and say it is really nice to listen to on the HA-3A. Will say its all about the tubes you choose to get MAXIMUM enjoyment...

Ichos Your words while short and sweet speak volumes coming from you! Highly respect your opinion, and love what you say and post in other forums. Thanks for weighing in, as mentioned above I'm looking at the HA-2A for a family member

Keko123 I've heard the HA-2A but not for an extended session, but did like its sound I own the HA-3A, and listen to it a LOT. IMO both are great amps. While the 2 are very close in costs, I think Cayin is separating the 2 from each other by stating the following: HA-2A is an Ultralinear Amp...

Apolgies up front, this is a long post It's been about a month and half since I received in, what is one of the first IDAP-8's from Musicteck, and about a month since I put an initial post above. As promised there putting up my thoughts on the IDAP-8 Thanks to Andrew for all of the assistance in...

Like PeacockObscure I was also able to upgrade without issues Nice new touch (and same on other Cayin Products this FW update go around), after update and required reboot, a nice confirmation screen of the upgrade pops up, confirming NewFW is running and states exact version. Appreciate this...

Thank You Eric! Purchased!

Betula Very enjoyable read! Thank you for sharing!

Honeypot I like to have the cage on my amp when not using (never know who or if I may bump it) to protect the tubes and often do run it with the cage on, as yes it does help with RF interference. I do run it off as I have a shield for the only thing that when turned on (a wireless headset) can...

Betula Thanks for your assessment Glad you are enjoying the E80cc's! Agree with your comments and reason its hard for me to committ to purchasing more 12AU7's. Almost pulled the trigger on a set of G73r Telefunken's, but at the end of the day without trying them was Leary of spending that much...

RollinHard843 This is the beauty of this hobby and particularly the HA-3A It is different for everybody, and change only when it makes sense to you. I avoided a desktop tube amp for years, knowing I would go down the rabbit hole of tube rolling. But it was using my Portable DAP's with tube...

Betula Glad to read your first impressions of the E80cc tubes is positive Thank you for your early assesments, and look forward to your thoughts once you complete burn in. I own some very nice 12AU7 tubes. As examples, Late 50's early 60's Amperex Bugle Boy Treble Clefs, Amperex 7316 Bugle Boy...

Sorry I am just seeing this post now the 1st of May Sorry I did not respond earlier but was not looking to break up the set. There are some Dignis cases for the N8ii being sold on this site and others, but yes looks like Dignis is no longer selling the N8ii case Again apologies for the late reply

Betula Congrats on the acquisition of the Bendix Tubes and THANK YOU for all your posts early in this forum, not only did it convince me to get a HA-3A, but your information greatly helped me along my tube rolling journey!. Encourage ANYONE with this amp to try rolling tubes, it makes a LOT of...

Mparrott is a great buyer! Communicative, will work with you, just a great all around buyer AAA+++ rating. Would DEFINITELY sell to him again!